World Vision – MYANMAR EARTHQUAKE: ONE YEAR ON, RECOVERY IS FAR FROM OVER

One year on from a devastating 7.7 earthquake that struck Myanmar (on 28 March 2025) killing thousands, nearly a third of the population remains in desperate need of humanitarian assistance.

Hundreds of thousands of families are still struggling to rebuild their lives, while grappling with the ongoing impact of earthquake-damaged property, infrastructure, and farmland combined with the rapidly rising costs for basic goods.

Response Director for World Vision Myanmar, Dr. Edward Zan says last year’s earthquake has exacerbated already challenging conditions for many families affected by years of conflict and displacement.

“Children and their families were already living in fragile conditions, but the earthquake greatly worsened their situation.

“Despite support from humanitarian agencies, families face soaring prices for food and other essentials due to the ongoing conflict and the lingering economic impacts of the March 2025 earthquake.

“As we mark one year since the earthquake, the path to recovery is far from over. Families still need sustained, predictable support to rebuild their futures,” he says.

Over the past year World Vision and its local partners have delivered emergency food and water supplies, health care, and education support for children whose learning was disrupted, as well as mental health and psychosocial support to hundreds of thousands of children and families.

Dr Zan says the organisation in particularly focused on providing livelihood and income support for families so they can support themselves in the midst of rising prices and an imminent global fuel crisis.

“By helping families get back to work and generate income for themselves, families become more resilient. This isn’t just about short-term help but providing long-term support that will help protect children’s health and well-being.”

Dr Zan says global aid cuts have severely impacted the delivery of humanitarian support in Myanmar and children are suffering as a result.

“Without additional funding, children and families will continue to face extreme hardship as the scale of need far exceeds current available funding. We need the world to support the children of Myanmar now.”

To help rebuild lives affected by the disaster and support ongoing recovery efforts in Myanmar, please visit worldvision.org.nz/myanmar-give.