80% of Mandalay has been destroyed in the recent Myanmar earthquake.

A powerful earthquake that struck central Myanmar on March 28, 2025 has left 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 Myanmar Earthquake Appeal and help provide emergency food, shelter, and medical care as soon as possible.

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Where your money goes

90% of your donation will go directly to the 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.

Contact us

If you have any questions or need support with your fundraising, please get in touch. Email events@actionaid.org or call 01460 238 000.

80% of Mandalay has been destroyed in the recent earthquake that struck Myanmar on March 28, 2025. ActionAid.  

Page updated 17 April 2025