How to help
Myanmar?
How can I help Myanmar?
The devastating earthquake that struck on 28 March 2025 comes on top of a deep crisis for children in Myanmar. Escalating conflict in recent years has sharply reduced access to critical life-saving services, particularly for vulnerable children and women.
The earthquake has dramatically increased the urgent needs of children in Myanmar. The six most impacted regions in Myanmar are home to over 28 million people, including an estimated 6.7 million children.
If you are thinking ‘how can I help Myanmar’, search no further and explore the ideas below on how you can make an impact.
1. Donate to our appeal
The best way you can support children and families in Myanmar is by donating to our appeal.
Initial supplies have been dispatched and more are ready to go to the earthquake-affected areas. We are engaging with local partners and communities to respond to immediate life-saving needs.
Some of the other ways we are responding include:
- Providing emergency cash transfers to support affected families.
- Supporting children with individual education packages.
- Providing access to safe water.
UNICEF has been working in Myanmar since 1950 supporting children, with help of supporter donations and partners.
Please help us reach more children by donating to our Myanmar Earthquake Appeal.
2. Start a Fundraiser
Looking for a more hands-on way to support Myanmar? You can start by creating a fundraiser today.
We provide lots of ideas on our fundraising page to help you kick off your own fundraiser. You can also download event materials and find tips to reach your fundraising goals.
Fundraising activities can range from London marathons to fundraising through schools and community groups such as religious organisations. Find out about more fundraising ideas.
3. Collaborate as a Corporate partner
Do you own or represent a business and have an interest in helping vulnerable children in Myanmar?
If so, you could partner with us, creating significant, immediate, and long-term impact for children in Myanmar. With the support of our expert team, you can achieve this while simultaneously delivering business results that matter to your workforce and customers.
To begin a partnership with us email [email protected] and find out more about corporate partnership.
4. Advocate with us
The recent cuts to international aid limit our efforts to help the children in Myanmar as well as those in other affected countries.
Children of Myanmar have had to endure devastating circumstances for several years, with violent conflict. Millions of children are living in fear, displacement, and poverty. Currently, with the earthquake causing widespread destruction and urgent humanitarian need, it has only added to the urgent needs of children.
We need your voice to urge the government to prioritise children’s rights and protect them. You can join thousands of supporters who have signed the Futures at Risk petition to call for the UK government to protect children’s futures.
5. Join Our Philanthropist Network
We collaborate with philanthropists from various sectors who are interested in using their influence to support children in Myanmar.
As a philanthropist, you will experience a unique journey through our initiatives, including:
- Personalised support from a member of our Philanthropy team.
- The option to direct your donation to specific projects in Myanmar or allow us to allocate it where it’s most needed.
- Invitations to exclusive events, such as our annual, star-studded Blue Moon Gala and Once Upon Our Time Gala.
If you are an interested philanthropist or looking to make a major donation as a family to Myanmar, find out more about Philanthropy.
6. Stay up to date with the unfolding crisis in Myanmar
A meaningful thing you can do is stay informed about what’s happening in Myanmar, how it affects people, and our latest work to help.
What’s the latest after the Myanmar earthquake?
- Three hospitals have been destroyed, and 22 have been partially damaged.
- Health partners report a shortage of medical supplies, including trauma kits, blood bags, anaesthetics, assistive devices, and essential medicines.
- Multiple aftershocks are disrupting rescue operations and and causing fear and distress to traumatised children and their families.
- Some earthquake-hit areas are facing extreme heat, with temperatures above 40°C, making conditions tough for both communities and responders.
- Water supply disruptions are leaving families without clean drinking water.
Read an in-depth report about the situation in Myanmar and discover how we are currently supporting children and families with donations from our supporters.
