A devastating 7.7 magnitude earthquake has struck central Myanmar — the strongest in decades.

More than 1,600 lives have been lost, thousands are injured, and millions of children are now at grave risk.

UNICEF teams are on the ground — but the needs are rising by the hour. Your help is urgently needed.
 

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Situation in Myanmar  

 

A devastating 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck Myanmar on 28 March — the deadliest in decades. Homes, schools, hospitals, and critical infrastructure have been destroyed across the country.  

More than 1,600 lives have been lost. Thousands more are injured.  

Children are among the most affected — facing injury, trauma, and separation from loved ones.  

“Entire communities have been flattened. Children and families are sleeping in the open, with no homes to return to. I met children who were in shock after witnessing their homes collapse or the death of family members. Some have been separated from their parents. Others are still unaccounted for.” — Julia Rees, Deputy Representative, UNICEF Myanmar  

The crisis is still unfolding, with aftershocks continuing and families left without access to safe water, healthcare, or shelter. The needs are rising by the hour — and we must act fast.  

In crises like this, every minute counts.  

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Collapsed buildings in the Mandalay region of central Myanmar show the devastating impact of the earthquake. 

 
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Collapsed buildings in the Mandalay region of central Myanmar show the devastating impact of the earthquake. 

 

 

UNICEF in Myanmar: Staying and Delivering for Children

 

Since the onset of the Myanmar crisis— now entering its fourth year of intensifying conflict and deepening needs, UNICEF has been delivering life-saving humanitarian assistance and critical services to the most affected and vulnerable children and families through our extensive on-ground presence.  

From our pre-positioned stocks, we’ve already begun distributing emergency supplies, including:  

  • Clean water and hygiene kits
  • Medical kits and emergency health supplies
  • Nutrition supplies and therapeutic food
  • Tents and shelter materials

We are also mobilizing an additional life-saving aid from our global hubs. Our commitment to staying and delivering is unwavering.

Your monthly support can help us respond wherever disaster strikes

When you give every month, you help us respond the moment disaster strikes — not just here, but anywhere children are at risk. You help us stay ready with pre-positioned supplies, trained staff, and local networks. And most importantly, you help us stay — long after the world moves on.  

This earthquake is a painful reminder that emergencies can strike anywhere, at any time. But with your ongoing support, we can act quickly and stay committed- wherever and for as long as children need us.  

Stand with children in Myanmar, Lebanon, Sudan, Gaza — and beyond.  


Disclaimer: 

*Donations received will be used to fund UNICEF’s response for children and families in Myanmar with 10% of total donations going towards responding to the urgent needs of many more children and families facing the most challenging situations elsewhere in the world. Your donation today will help us be there for every child, even those living with very little to no support. 
 

**As a United Nations entity enjoying privileges and immunities enshrined in the Convention on the Privileges and Immunities of the United Nations, UNICEF does not have a tax registration number in any country because it is not subject to tax on its income in any jurisdiction and because it is not subject to the jurisdiction of any national authority, including any tax authority.  
 

***Please note that the stories of children and price point descriptions mentioned (if any) are to illustrate activities and the impact your donation can make to the lives of vulnerable children in Myanmar and around the world. UNICEF, based on the need on the ground, will allocate resources to areas that need funds the most.