On March 28, 2025, Myanmar was struck by a catastrophic 7.7-magnitude earthquake—the strongest in recent memory. Entire communities have been devastated. Homes, schools, hospitals, and vital infrastructure have collapsed. Thousands of lives have been lost, and many more are injured or missing. Families are sleeping out in the open, with no access to food, clean water, electricity, or medical aid.

The earthquake’s impact has been especially tragic because it struck during a time when the country was already in a deep crisis. Since the military coup in 2021, Myanmar has faced extreme political instability, widespread violence, and economic collapse. Millions have been displaced, and basic services like healthcare and education have become nearly impossible to access. The earthquake has only made an already dire situation even worse.

The Burmese people are incredibly resilient, but right now, they need help. Many affected areas are rural and hard to reach, meaning aid is slow to arrive or hasn’t reached them at all. Children, elders, and entire families are in urgent need of support—whether it's food, clean water, blankets, shelter, or medical supplies.

This is a moment for all of us—especially those of us living in safety and stability abroad—to stand in solidarity with the people of Myanmar. We cannot undo the damage that’s been done, but we can offer hope, love, and real help during this time of deep suffering.