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Myanmar earthquake appeal
One year after a powerful earthquake struck Myanmar, many children and families are still recovering from the loss of their loved ones, homes, livelihoods and essential services.
The earthquake claimed the lives of at least 3,768 people, injured more than 5,100 and left 38 missing.
Plan International has worked in Myanmar since 2008 and has experienced staff in the country. We are working urgently to get additional teams on the ground, assess needs and stand ready to provide support.
The earthquake destroyed or severely damaged at least 50,000 homes, yet only about half of affected households have started rebuilding.
Many families remain in temporary shelters and continue to face significant humanitarian needs.
The earthquake has had serious impacts on girls and women. The lack of privacy in temporary shelters increases their risk to experience gender-based violence, while disruptions to healthcare limit access to maternal and reproductive services.
Please donate today to support the girls, children and families affected.
Humanitarian needs in Myanmar
Extreme heat between March and May places further strain on families living in temporary. The rainy season that will follow risks worsening living conditions and expose people to waterborne diseases.
The disaster disrupted children’s lives and learning, damaging schools and leaving many school children studying in temporary or damaged facilities.
Supporting children’s wellbeing, protection and access to safe learning environments remains a critical priority for recovery.
Plan International’s response
Since the earthquake, Plan International Myanmar has supported more than 219,000 people, with a strong focus on reaching girls, women and vulnerable families.
In the immediate aftermath of the earthquake, we delivered live-saving assistance (including food and shelter items), psychosocial support and helped restoring water and sanitation facilities.
As the response evolved, our work increasingly focused on education (through temporary learning spaces), child protection, disaster risk reduction and climate resilience, as well and cash assistance to help families restore livelihoods.
Despite progress, recovery is far from complete. Of the $1.4 billion required following the earthquake, only around $373 million was mobilised.
Continued international support is essential to help families rebuild safely, restore livelihoods and ensure children can learn, recover and thrive
Plan International will continue working with communities and local partners to strengthen protection systems, restore education and support sustainable recovery for children and families.
We will continue to prioritise girls and young people throughout our activities, ensuring they can access healthcare, safety and opportunities for a better future.
To support the most vulnerable children affected by this emergency and to protect girls and young women, find your donation office.
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