A boy walks through the charred remains of a Mandalay neighborhood, destroyed by a fire that broke out during the March 28, 2025, earthquake (Myanmar Now)
A boy walks through the charred remains of a Mandalay neighborhood, destroyed by a fire that broke out during the March 28, 2025, earthquake (Myanmar Now)

How can you support the emergency response to Myanmar’s earthquake?

Vast areas of Myanmar have been devastated by the 7.7 magnitude earthquake which struck on March 28, with the Sagaing and Mandalay regions the hardest hit. 

The death toll continues to rise and many remain trapped under rubble, while rescue teams and aid have been hampered by the ongoing military coup, continued airstrikes and damaged infrastructure. 

Donations to support relief teams and humanitarian assistance on ground can be made to Myanmar’s National Unity Government (NUG) and civil society organisations. 

  • The NUG’s Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Disaster Management is requesting funds for its emergency relief and humanitarian aid response. According to the ministry, funds are distributed to organisations on the ground, including local administrations established by the resistance and civil society organisations. Donations through the Spring Development Bank, starting at 5,000 kyat can be made on the NUG’s Spring Crowd Fund website: https://springcrowdfund.org/campaign/2a026f8a-6799-4a46-9fb6-b6f4526cfa4a

    For those in Australia, donations can be made by bank transfer to Lawkapala Foundation, which partners with NUG: https://www.facebook.com/NUGrepresentativeAU/posts/pfbid0MTn3WUSM6oz4LdnbJ4uYAqrjRp8H11Ue39VkQp6caXcKjxQJaBNomhwaumHHDyvSl 
  • The Myanmar Earthquake Response Coordination Unit has been established by largely Thai-based civil society organisations with direct links to stakeholders and volunteers on the ground in Myanmar. Donations for its earthquake relief fund can be made by credit or debit card, Venmo, PayPal or cryptocurrency: https://www.myanmarearthquakehelp.com/en
  • The US-based nonprofit Better Burma has launched a GoFundMe page for earthquake relief, prioritising direct aid to affected communities outside of junta-controlled areas. Donations support emergency food, medicine, shelter, clean water and hygiene kits. Donations can be made by credit or debit card or PayPal: https://www.gofundme.com/f/emergency-relief-myanmar/
  • The Thai-based International Network of Engaged Buddhists (INEB) has launched a Myanmar earthquake appeal to support food, water, medicine and emergency aid to affected communities in Myanmar. Donations can be made by bank transfer to the organisation’s Thai bank account, or via credit or debit card or PayPal: https://inebnetwork.org/myanmar-earthquake-appeal/
  • Caritas Internationalis, through its Myanmar partner, Karuna Mission Social Solidarity, has sent emergency teams to Mandalay to do a rapid assessment and provide emergency aid. Donations can be made via bank transfer to Caritas Internationalis’ bank account in Italy. Those in the USA can make tax deductible donations to the National Catholic Community Foundation: https://www.caritas.org/earthquake-in-myanmar/

The UK-based Advance Myanmar has launched an emergency earthquake appeal. Advance Myanmar is a sister charity of Burma Campaign UK. Donations support community organisations on the ground in Myanmar to directly help those impacted by the earthquake with food, shelter, emergency supplies and support to rebuild homes. Donations can be made by Apple Pay, credit or debit card or PayPal: https://www.advancemyanmar.org/myanmar-earthquake-appeal/

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