In the wake of the devastating 7.7-magnitude earthquake that struck Myanmar on March 28, the United Nations has issued an urgent appeal for $275 million to provide life-saving aid to over 1.1 million vulnerable individuals. The powerful quake, which has already claimed more than 3,600 lives, has left entire communities in ruins and exposed millions to heightened humanitarian risks.
The appeal, launched on April 11, 2025, comes amid growing concerns over inadequate funding for the region. According to the UN, just five percent of the previously estimated $1.1 billion humanitarian response plan—meant to support 5.5 million people—has been funded. The latest disaster has further deepened the crisis, prompting a call for immediate international assistance.
“With new and increasing needs, additional resources are urgently required,” the appeal report stated. The new funding will focus specifically on 1.1 million people in the hardest-hit areas, with special emphasis on women and girls, who face heightened risks of gender-based violence, food insecurity, and lack of access to reproductive healthcare.
The earthquake has left over 6.3 million people in dire need of assistance, with thousands displaced, infrastructure destroyed, and basic services disrupted. The UN’s renewed call for support highlights the pressing need to scale up aid efforts and prevent a full-blown humanitarian catastrophe in the region.
