The Church of Jesus Christ Provides Earthquake Relief in Myanmar 

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is collaborating with five organizations to provide more than $4 million in relief in the Asian country of Myanmar following a strong earthquake in late March. The Church of Jesus Christ will work with CARE, International Medical Corps, Project HOPE, UNICEF and the World Food Programme to provide aid for those in need. The collective effort with nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) will channel the Church's sacred funds to provide relief to approximately 500,000 victims.

The 7.7-magnitude quake struck the Sagaing region of Myanmar on Friday, March 28, 2025. More than 3,600 were killed in the natural disaster. An estimated 200,000 people have been displaced by the temblor, which was also felt in Thailand and China. Aftershocks continue in the region.

Projects Approved for Initial Response

• CARE — The project will provide household kits, dignity kits, first aid kits, shelter and kitchen sets, water bottles, latrines, handwashing stations and water purification machines. 
• International Medical Corps — The project will distribute blankets, tarps, cooking supplies, hygiene kits, and clean water for a period of two weeks.
• Project HOPE — The project will support hygiene kits, dignity kits, water distribution, solar lights, blankets, medicines, medical supplies, generators and mobile medical teams.
• UNICEF— The project will support hygiene kits, water provision, construction of sanitation and handwashing facilities, interagency emergency health kits, nutrition screening and treatment of 500 severely malnourished children.
• World Food Programme — The project will purchase and distribute rice or pulses.

The Church of Jesus Christ is currently assessing additional relief efforts in collaboration with several organizations and others, as part of ongoing response efforts in the earthquake-stricken area.