Update for earthquake aid in Myanmar
April 27, 2025
On March 28, Myanmar was struck by two severe earthquakes. More than 5,300 people were killed and at least 11,000 injured. In addition to providing initial care for the injured and those grieving, emergency relief efforts have long since begun: supplying drinking water, setting up emergency shelters, and trauma care for children. Two long-standing Terre des Hommes partner organizations are providing emergency relief on the ground – Equality Myanmar and HIMM.
Right now - children in Myanmar still need their support
Equality Myanmar
Project area: Region Sagaing, Mandalay region
Help for:
- 600 children
- 200 families
Focus on help:
- Clean water
- food
- Medication
- Emergency accommodation
- Clothing
- Children's toy
Heavenly
Project area: Inle-See and the surrounding area
Help for:
- 600 children
- 858 family members
Focus on help:
- Groceries
- Electrolyte
- Children's toy
- Establishment of child -friendly rooms
- Trauma aid
»Since people build their houses on stilts that could be easily destroyed, provisional accommodations and tents are urgently needed. Children in particular need places of security. "
The disaster affects a population that has been suffering from terrorism and armed attacks for years. There has been civil war in Myanmar for more than four years. And as early as 2024, with "Taifun Yagi" a severe natural disaster hit the country.
20 million people are dependent on humanitarian aid - a number that the United Nations before the earthquake.
Do not leave children and families alone in this bad situation: help with your donation!
Your contact person
Jan-Hinnerk Voss
Speaker Asia program