Amid the devastation of the earthquake in Myanmar, your compassion is assisting our local Jesuit partners to bring hope and vital aid to affected communities.
The 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck Myanmar on 28 March, displacing over two million people and leaving them vulnerable to hunger, disease, and violence.
Within 24 hours of the earthquake, our partners responded by working closely with local people and Church networks to assess the situation and identify unmet needs in affected communities.
They’ve provided essential ongoing aid including food, clean water, shelter, hygiene, medical equipment and psychosocial support. “In some areas the heat was over 40 degrees Celsius, but people didn’t stop distributing aid, removing the debris and looking out for one another,” said our partner on the ground. In the aftermath, the team is now looking to the next urgent priority for affected communities: housing.
“In the long term, the plan is to support the construction of low-cost, disaster-resilient houses, designed with guidance from engineers, particularly for families with no or low income.”
Sadly, the earthquake worsens Myanmar’s already fragile situation, where conflict, displacement, and economic collapse have shattered the country’s peace over the last four years.
But despite all they’ve endured, the spirit of the people of Myanmar remains strong. “During the emergency response, what stayed with me most was the profound hospitality and spirit of solidarity.”
Thanks to the generosity and kindness of people like you, our brothers and sisters will continue to accompany those suffering through the devastation and help them rebuild their lives and communities.
“When our values align, it becomes easier to collaborate toward a common action: providing relief and support to those affected by the earthquake during this difficult time. In the end, it is humanity that binds us together.”
Find out more
- This story featured in our Reflections Winter #635 – 2025. Download Reflections.
- About the crisis in Myanmar.
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