Updated April 2, 2025
On March 28, 2025, a 7.7-magnitude earthquake hit central Myanmar, causing extensive damage across one of the world's poorest countries. Many lives have been confirmed lost, thousands more are injured or missing, and many more are possibly displaced. The full extent of damage and loss remains unknown due to crippled infrastructure and disruption to communication and electricity. The dire situation in Myanmar is compounded by years of civil war.
More than 600 miles from the epicenter, the quake triggered the collapse of a high-rise under construction in Bangkok, Thailand. Lives were lost and many more are feared to be trapped under the rubble.
The death toll in both countries is expected to continue to rise. Significant aftershocks still threaten the region. Immediate and ongoing needs include medical attention and equipment, food and water, shelter, emergency supplies, and other resources for protecting vulnerable populations.
Fidelity Charitable collaborates with the Center for Disaster Philanthropy to identify organizations that are responding in times of crisis. We’ve prioritized funds and responding organizations currently operating in the impacted areas.
Responding organizations
WeltHungerHilfe – Fiscally Sponsored by Myriad USA
TIN: 58-2277856
Please note that the organizations listed in this guidance do not represent the full list of organizations raising money for the Myanmar-Thailand earthquake relief efforts. Fidelity Charitable has collaborated with the Center for Disaster Philanthropy to provide these organizations to donors for reference purposes only, and Fidelity Charitable does not endorse these organizations. All grant recommendations are subject to review and approval by the Fidelity Charitable Board of Trustees.
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