A powerful 7.7 magnitude earthquake has devastated huge areas of Myanmar. Survivors urgently need critical support. Please donate now.

More than 3,000 people are confirmed dead, but the death toll continues to rise. Hundreds of people are missing. Many more have no access to the safe shelter, clean water and food they need to survive.

Countless roads and buildings have been destroyed, including hospitals, schools and water supplies. Network and power lines are down. People are cut off from vital services.

Myanmar was already facing a severe humanitarian crisis with a third of the population in need of humanitarian aid. One in four people didn’t have enough to eat. Now the situation is catastrophic.

DEC charities, including Action Against Hunger, are already on the ground in affected communities and are working hard to access remote areas.

“We’re very concerned about the devastating consequences this earthquake may have on the local population.”

Ralf Thill, Country Director, Action Against Hunger in Myanmar

Please donate to the DEC Myanmar Earthquake Appeal to ensure we can get urgent help to people who need it most.

Make an emergency donation to Myanmar now

The Myanmar Earthquake

  • 3,000

    It's been reported that more than 3,000 people have already lost their lives in the earthquake.

  • 19.9M

    Almost 20 million people – a third of the population – already needed humanitarian support before the earthquake.

  • 15.2M

    More than 15 million people were facing food insecurity before the earthquake.

The most urgent needs in Myanmar right now

  • Shelter and essential emergency relief items, including blankets and tarpaulins
  • Food and nutrition services
  • Cash or vouchers for families
  • Mental health support
  • Livelihood support
  • Access to health services and water
  • Transportation and infrastructure rehabilitation

How your donation helps families affected by the Myanmar earthquake

Action Against Hunger has been working in Myanmar since 1994.

Your donation today will go directly to communities affected by the devastating earthquake in Myanmar. Any funds raised over and above the needs of these programmes will go to life-saving work and used where the need is greatest.

Donate to DEC Myanmar Earthquake Appeal now

People in Myanmar clearing up after a powerful earthquake.

Resilience in local communities

Communities are working together to getting life-saving aid to people in need. Hear from our team in Myanmar on how local people are showing resilience and strength through emergency response efforts.

Read our blog