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Myanmar is reeling from a powerful earthquake that struck in the heart of a humanitarian crisis.
A massive 7.7-magnitude earthquake has devastated Myanmar.
The central and north-west regions have been hardest hit, with the epicentre of the quake near Mandalay city.
UNHCR is on the ground right now in Myanmar, including in earthquake-affected areas.
Dedicated teams are providing earthquake survivors with emergency aid such as tents, blankets and mosquito nets, but the need is great.
There's no time to lose - please donate urgently to send crucial aid and save lives.
Before this disaster, UNHCR had just 16 per cent of the funding needed for its life-saving work in Myanmar. The needs are only going to grow. Please help now.
The central and north-west regions are home to the highest number of displaced people in the country – 1.6 million out of a total 3.5 million.
Since the military takeover in February 2021, families have been plunged into a deepening humanitarian catastrophe, with some forced to flee again and again.
The people of Myanmar continue to face many threats, including poverty, violations of their basic human rights and ongoing conflict.
This earthquake will only exacerbate their suffering.
Please, don't let them suffer alone. Donate now to deliver life-saving aid.
With your generous gift, UNHCR can provide shelter and emergency supplies such as blankets and sleeping mats. Your donation can also protect women and children, who are especially vulnerable in times of crisis.
Your gift can provide shelter to help families who've been forced to flee again and again.
Your gift can send essential items like mattresses, blankets and soap to people who've lost everything.
Your gift can protect vulnerable women and children during this time of heightened risk.
On 28 March, a powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck central Myanmar, causing significant damage. The epicentre was close to Mandalay city. A 6.4-magnitude aftershock followed in the same area.
Rescue operations are underway. So far, at least 900 people are dead, with many more injured. The de facto authorities have requested international aid and declared a State of Emergency in six regions.
The earthquake also impacted Thailand, including Bangkok, where injuries and deaths have been reported.
The quake was also felt near the Thai border in areas hosting refugees from Myanmar, though so far no casualties have been reported.
UNHCR is on the ground in Myanmar, including in the affected areas. Teams are assessing the impacts of the earthquake and stand ready to respond with emergency aid, including shelter and relief items such as mosquito nets, blankets and solar lamps.
You can help families affected by the Myanmar earthquake by making a donation to UNHCR here. Your gift can provide tents, mosquito nets, blankets, sleeping mats and solar lamps to people in need.
Your support is absolutely crucial right now. Before the quakes struck, UNHCR had just 16 per cent of the funding needed for its life-saving work in Myanmar. The needs are only going to grow – please don’t wait, if you’re thinking of making a donation. It can help deliver vital aid and save lives.
The majority of funds raised by Australia for UNHCR are directed to UNHCR’s emergency operations, providing the ready funds and resources to respond quickly and effectively in situations of crisis and disaster.