A powerful earthquake has struck central Myanmar leaving over 3,000 people dead and thousands without homes and in urgent need of food, water and shelter.
Registering a magnitude of 7.7, the epicentre was located approximately 17 km from Mandalay, the nation's second-largest city, home to about 1.5 million people.
We are supporting local organisations who are continuing to assess the situation and have identified Mandalay, Sagaing and the Inle Lake area of Shan state as areas in urgent need of support.
In a country already facing a severe humanitarian crisis, with millions displaced by conflict and instability, the scale of this tragedy is unprecedented.
Set up your fundraiser today to raise valuable funds for the DEC Myanmar Earthquake Appeal and help provide emergency food, shelter, and medical care as soon as possible.
Start fundraising
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Set up your JustGiving page
Create your fundraiser via JustGiving. Your page will be automatically populated with information about the appeal, so your friends and family will know how their donation will make a difference.
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Spread the word
Share your unique JustGiving page link with your friends, family and colleagues and ask if they're able to make a donation.
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Choose your own challenge
If an online collection isn't for you, explore our sponsored challenges or organise your own fundraising event.
Where your money goes
90% of your donation will go directly to the DEC Myanmar Earthquake Appeal.
10% of your donation will be retained for ActionAid’s Emergency Action Fund which will only be used for ensuring we are prepared and able to respond quickly and more effectively to future emergencies and crises.
If the total amount raised for this appeal exceeds the funds needed for the response, ActionAid will transfer the remaining balance to the Emergency Action Fund. All Gift Aid claimed on donations will fund ActionAid’s work across the world, wherever the need is greatest.
Page updated 3 April 2025