When disaster struck, you made a difference

In the wake of Myanmar’s catastrophic earthquakes earlier this year, you dug deep to help us deliver essential supplies and keep vital health services running for communities facing extraordinary challenges.

When two powerful earthquakes struck Myanmar in March, the destruction was devastating – more than 3,800 people lost their lives, thousands more were injured, millions were displaced, and already struggling services were left in ruins.

The earthquakes were felt across the country, including in Yangon and Magway, where Burnet offices are based.

As soon as all staff were safely accounted for, our team mobilised – working alongside trusted local partners to respond to the needs of families affected by power outages, water shortages and the diversion of already limited resources.

Within days of the disaster, you had responded with incredible kindness, funding the distribution of thousands of essential needs packs – including food and nutrition packages.

Because of your generous support, we’re pleased to report we have successfully distributed:

• over 2,300 menstrual hygiene kits to girls
• 1,000 personal hygiene kits to boys
• more than 700 newborn and clean delivery kits to pregnant women and new mothers.

It’s now been several months since the earthquakes hit, but humanitarian needs remain acute across the affected areas.

“This underscores the importance of sustained support beyond the immediate relief and early recovery.”

Your support makes lasting impact possible

Even as our teams responded to the earthquake, your generosity meant that our work on vital, longer-term programs could continue – programs that are more critical than ever.

Mental health support for young people. Inclusive health systems for people with disabilities. Sexual and reproductive health education and services. Hepatitis C testing and treatment. These are the services that help communities stay strong, even when disasters strike.

Because of you, we can stand with communities in Myanmar – not just in times of crisis, but for the long road ahead.

Thank you for making it possible.

Learn more about the earthquake response or make a donation today.