Earthquake emergency in Myanmar

IN SHORT

On March 28, 2025, a powerful earthquake struck Myanmar, causing thousands of deaths, injuries and displacements, as well as severe damage to the country's vital infrastructure. This disaster hit an already fragile context: for years, Myanmar has been marked by internal conflicts, widespread poverty, and serious human rights violations, which had already severely challenged the survival of the civilian population.

The Italian Buddhist Union has committed €500,000 for the reconstruction of some of the areas affected by the earthquake in Myanmar, a country that hosts a rich spiritual tradition of Buddhist origin.

Help us raise funds for reconstruction. Together we will deliver immediate aid — food, water, medical care — and support the rebirth of the hardest-hit communities.

CONTEXT

Myanmar has been facing a deep humanitarian crisis for years. Following the 2021 military coup, the country plunged into a civil war that has displaced over 3.5 million people, with airstrikes and bombings indiscriminately targeting the civilian population. Ethnic divisions, social inequalities and widespread poverty have further worsened the situation, making access to food, medical care, and education extremely difficult for millions of people.

You can find an in-depth analysis of the current social, political, and economic conditions in Myanmar at this link.

PROBLEM

On March 28, 2025, a devastating 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck Myanmar, with the epicenter near Mandalay. Tremors were felt in neighboring countries as well, causing casualties and damage in Thailand, China, Vietnam, India, Laos, and Bangladesh.

The quake caused over 3,700 deaths, more than 5,000 injuries, and around 70,000 new displacements. The tremors destroyed tens of thousands of homes, schools, hospitals, temples, roads, and other essential infrastructure, further worsening an already dire crisis. Moreover, due to the ongoing civil conflict, rescue teams are struggling to access the affected areas, severely hampering relief efforts and making the situation even more desperate.

WHAT YOU CAN DO

In this critical moment, your contribution can make a difference. Every donation helps provide basic necessities, food aid, and hygiene assistance to the affected communities. Later, the funds raised will support the reconstruction of schools, homes, and hospitals as well as monasteries, which are fundamental pillars of the region’s social and spiritual cohesion.

The Italian Buddhist Union has already allocated €500,000 to support the Burmese population during this dramatic time. Beyond humanitarian reasons, UBI has a special connection to this land, where Buddhism has deep roots and continues to flourish after centuries.

Here, where hope is being severely tested, your generous gesture is a concrete sign of solidarity and a step toward rebirth.