Myanmar Earthquake Emergency Appeal

THE PEOPLE OF MYANMAR URGENTLY NEED FOOD, WATER AND SHELTER

Following the earthquake in Myanmar on 28 March, there have also been aftershocks across the country, including a further earthquake with a magnitude of 5.1.

Life in Myanmar was already difficult because of the ongoing civil war, recent flooding and huge hikes in food and transportation costs. Now the high temperatures of around 40C are adding to the challenges of finding food and clean water. On top of this, the monsoons are expected to arrive in two weeks.

Myanmar Leprosy Mission Country Leader, Dr Zaw Moe Aung spoke to Claire Amos on Radio NZ from Yangon. He told her “The situation is being made worse by the very hot temperatures - over 40 degrees, 12-30 million people were in need of help prior to the earthquake. People are very scared and are sleeping outside, and they desperately need more body bags, more blood transfusions and medical kits…the need is enormous. “

Here’s how your urgent donation could save lives today.

• $50 could help earthquake-affected families with emergency relief supplies like food, water and shelter.

• $150 will help the Leprosy Mission care for the most vulnerable, people with leprosy or disabilities and the general population through our rehabilitation centre in Taungoo and Pakokku.

• $450 could support our Leprosy Mission Myanmar Team staff members directly affected by the disaster, both financially and through mental and psychological support.

We need your prayers and help to continue our mission in Myanmar.