As a massive 7.7 Earthquake shakes Central Myanmar, World Vision is on the ground responding to the needs of children and families impacted

On 28 March, 2025, a powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake has devastated communities across Myanmar. Millions felt the massive quake which triggered tremors across Thailand, Bangladesh, Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam and mainland China, and pulled down buildings and destroyed infrastructure in central Myanmar. The number of casualties is still being assessed, and World Vision is closely monitoring the latest developments. “The area affected is populated and are heavily impacted. World Vision is trying to establish with staff in the area what exactly has happened and stand ready to respond as the scale and location of this disaster becomes clearer. We are deeply concerned for the impact that this quake will have had on children and families. Our staff are trained in disaster responses and have mobilised to find out exactly what is needed,” said Dr Kyi Minn, National Director of World Vision International Myanmar.

People on the ground feel extremely unsafe, with many fearing another earthquake will hit soon.

“There are concerns that a nearby dam may break, and we are worried about a possibility of another earthquake,” said Swe Nyein, Communications manager for World Vision International Myanmar.

World Vision International Myanmar has activated its business continuity and contingency plans and is fully implementing them. All World Vision staff in Myanmar are accounted for, and the security team is closely monitoring the situation.

“We are particularly worried about children who may have been travelling to school at the time of the earthquake and now maybe trapped under rubble and separated from parents. Our immediate priority is ensuring access to food, shelter, clean water, and healthcare to those who have been impacted,” said Dr Kyi Minn.

For more than 30 years, World Vision has been serving in Myanmar. Our local teams are already on the ground, assessing the damage and delivering urgent aid. We are providing emergency food, clean water, shelter, and hygiene kits to protect children and families in this critical time.

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