How you can help those affected by the Myanmar-Thailand earthquake

On March 28, a devastating 7.7-magnitude earthquake hit Myanmar and Thailand, killing over 3,500 people, injuring over 5,000 more, and destroying critical infrastructure including airports and dams. Unfortunately, the death toll is only expected to rise as the situation is assessed and heavy rains threaten to bring landslides. While we cannot yet count the total devastation of this earthquake, people now are in urgent need of shelter, clean water, medical care, food, and more.

Charity partners in the region have quickly mobilized to provide lifesaving support. Many of our partners were already in the region before the earthquake, providing aid in the wake of ongoing violence and displacement in Myanmar. The earthquake will only exacerbate this need.

You can learn how Global Impact Charity Alliance members are responding in the list below, which will be updated as the situation develops. Please consider supporting our partners in their urgent response in Myanmar and Thailand. Your donation will go towards critical medical care, supplies, psychosocial support, and more to those affected.

You can also consider a donation to our Emergency Relief Fund to support charities like these that respond in the wake of disaster with life-saving short- and long-term assistance. 

This list was last updated on 4/10.

American Jewish World Service – working with grantee partners supplying food, water, and temporary shelter to thousands displaced, including many from overlooked ethnic and religious minority communities

Americares – emergency response team is on the ground in the region assessing health needs, supporting frontline health workers, and helping ensure survivors have access to critical medicines and care

Alight – expecting to launch a response as needs are assessed, as they are already in the region supporting health care and nutrition to internally displaced peoples in Myanmar

CARE – working with local partners to give urgent aid to affected communities

ChildFund International – preparing to mobilize critical relief supplies, psychosocial support and protection for children affected

Direct Relief – coordinating with the AHA Center to rapidly mobilize emergency response efforts

Humanity & Inclusion – carrying out an assessment of the needs in order to provide rehabilitation care for injured people and amputees and mental health support. Also working to mobilize local markets and small craftsmen around Yangon to rapidly organize the distribution of mobility aids (wheelchairs, crutches, etc.), shelter, hygiene kits and other essential items

International Medical Corps – working with partners to deploy an emergency medical team to provide lifesaving trauma care and support surge capacity on the ground

Islamic Relief USA – provide multipurpose cash assistance to meet diverse needs such as food, water, and shelter

International Rescue Committee – working closely with partners to understand how communities have been affected with a view to launching an emergency response

Mercy Corps – assessing response, which will likely build off of current programming in Myanmar, offering emergency cash assistance and supporting longer-term recovery needs to help people build back and restore their livelihoods

Plan International – assessing the need and preparing to provide dignity kits (containing soap, toothbrush, toothpaste, menstrual health supplies, and other essentials), ensure child protection and the continuation of education, and providing psychosocial support

Project HOPE – assessing immediate and long-term needs and preparing to deliver food, water, hygiene supplies, and other aid to earthquake survivors

Rise Against Hunger – preparing 100,000 meals to be delivered by land to Myanmar and distributed to families facing hunger and uncertainty

Salvation Army World Service Office – planning a coordinated response in Mandalay, Myanmar, and Bangkok, Thailand, to provide relief

Save the Children – collaborating with partners to respond to the urgent needs of children and families in some of the affected areas in Myanmar and Thailand

UNICEF USA  – providing WASH supplies, health and nutrition kits to over 1.4 million people, child protection and education materials to separated and unaccompanied children, and cash assistance to around 30,000 individuals in need

Women for Women International– working with local partners to coordinate a team of 35 volunteers to deliver food, water, oral rehydration salts, solar lights, and medical supplies to the hardest-hit regions

World Food Program USA – delivering ready-to-eat meals and emergency supplies to those in need

World Relief – responding through trusted partners on the ground with long-standing roots in Myanmar, providing food, clean water, collective shelter, kits with home necessities, healthcare and medical attention, and protection support for children and vulnerable populations

World Vision – mobilizing to respond with food, shelter, clean water, and health care to those who have been impacted in Myanmar