ChildFund raising donations to help children in Myanmar earthquake aftermath

                                                FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 

Contact Information: 
Cheri Dahl 
CDahl@ChildFund.org 

ChildFund raising donations to help children in  
Myanmar earthquake aftermath

[Richmond, Virginia – March 31, 2025] ChildFund is responding to the devastating earthquake that struck Myanmar on March 28, with highest priority on the needs of children, who too often fall by the wayside in emergency responses. 

“Children caught in an emergency like this can’t wait,” says Radwa el Manssy, ChildFund’s director for Children in Crisis. “Every moment without protection or support adds to their distress. Our work begins the moment disaster strikes.” 

ChildFund Myanmar has worked there since 2012, with offices in Mandalay, Kachin, Bago and Yangon. They are currently working with partners and within broader coordination mechanisms to conduct rapid needs assessments in affected areas. Early assessments show that immediate needs include clean water, food, shelter and psycho-social support, especially for children. Initial response will likely focus on these. 

Radwa el Manssy is available for interviews and can provide up-to-date information on the response. 

Supporters can donate here.

About ChildFund 

ChildFund works throughout Asia, Africa and the Americas, including the United States, to connect children with what they need to grow up healthy, educated, skilled and safe — at home, in school, in community, online. During emergencies, ChildFund’s focus is always on children – on providing the things they most urgently need to survive and thrive after a disaster, including not just physical relief items but also psychological and emotional support. Learn more at ChildFund.org.