More than 40,000 people are still living in temporary shelters one month after the earthquake
The 7.7 magnitude earthquake – the strongest in a century – hit central Myanmar on 28 March, reducing many buildings to rubble. At least 3,700* people have died and more than 4,800 people have been injured. Some estimate the death toll could reach 10,000. More than 300 aftershocks have followed, and the ongoing seismic activity has raised concerns about rebuilding structures ahead of Myanmar’s upcoming rainy season. Heavy rain and strong winds earlier this month flooded a camp for displaced families. Meanwhile, temperatures have already soared above 40°C.
*Number as of 24th April 2025
Our teams are already distributing food and water to impacted communities. We are also moving quickly to launch an emergency response to ensure children and their families can get the support they need to mitigate the worst impacts of this disaster.
With all the help, our response has so far reached more than 84,000 people (including 25,000 children) in Myanmar, across most of the worst-affected areas.
Please donate today to support children in crisis.
HOW ARE WE HELPING CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES IN MYANMAR?
Save the Children has been working in Myanmar since 1995 and in Thailand since 1979 and is ready to act alongside local partners. We are work alongside local partners to provide critical support for children across the worst impacted areas.
In addition, we are helping:
- to assess and repair damaged water points and setting up emergency toilets where possible;
- to set up safe spaces for children where they can play and receive emotional support, including mobile child friendly spaces;
- to provide emergency health care and first aid medical services with our local partner, treating injuries and addressing general health needs;
- to provide counselling to ensure infants, young children and mothers are getting the nutrition they need;
- to provide mental health and psychosocial support to children to help them overcome the traumatic experience they’ve been through.
WHY DONATE TO THE CHILDREN’S EMERGENCY FUND?
Your donations will be channelled to our Children’s Emergency Fund and used to empower children and their families devastated by crisis – like those in Myanmar – to stay safe, healthy and to rebuild their lives. Your donations will support children wherever the need is greatest.