Strong mobilisation in Switzerland
On 28 March 2025, a 7.7-magnitude earthquake hit Southeast Asia, particularly Myanmar, a country already weakened by years of conflict, forced displacement and the collapse of essential services. The central regions of the country, especially Sagaing and Mandalay, were among the hardest hit. The earthquake destroyed many houses, water infrastructure, hospitals and schools, plunging millions of people into a severe humanitarian crisis.
In response to the scale of the disaster, the Swiss Solidarity Foundation held a national day of solidarity on 8 April 2025. Thanks to this collective effort, CHF 7,681,077 was raised, enabling the financing of vital emergency assistance for affected communities.
Concrete aid made possible by donations
To date, donations have supported 14 humanitarian projects implemented by 9 Swiss partner NGOs. In total, 230,000 people have received assistance.
Concretely, donations have made it possible to:
- provide financial support to tens of thousands of families to cover their basic needs;
- deliver emergency shelter and support housing repairs;
- rehabilitate water points, build latrines and distribute hygiene kits;
- provide food assistance to particularly vulnerable families;
- deploy mobile medical consultations and offer psychosocial support to thousands of traumatised people;
- rehabilitate schools and distribute school kits.
More than CHF 5.3 million has already been allocated. Assistance continues to support affected communities in their recovery.
Key figures
Food assistance
3,173 families received food aid
Shelter
4,721 families were provided with shelter
Water and hygiene
20 water points rehabilitated
417 latrines restored
Health
4,868 medical consultations
Education
46 schools rehabilitated
3,025 school kits distributed
Psychosocial support
16,710 people supported
Cash assistance
32,890 families supported
Needs remain immense one year later
One year after the earthquake, many families are still living in extremely precarious conditions, with limited access to clean water, healthcare, education and safe housing. In a context marked by insecurity, displacement and difficult humanitarian access, aid remains essential for the population.
Acting from the very first hours thanks to the emergency fund
By making a regular donation to our emergency fund, you enable us to respond immediately when disaster strikes. This fund allows us to deploy life-saving assistance from the very first hours—when every minute counts to rescue, treat, shelter and protect.
With a regular donation, you help us act quickly, wherever needs are most urgent.
Partner NGOs supported in Myanmar
Caritas Switzerland
Caritas Switzerland helps people in distress in Switzerland and worldwide. In collaboration with regional Caritas organisations, it operates mainly where poverty reigns. Caritas provides emergency assistance in disasters and participates in reconstruction.
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Swiss Church Aid (HEKS/EPER)
Swiss Church Aid (HEKS/EPER), the relief agency of the Protestant Church in Switzerland, delivers humanitarian aid in response to natural disasters and armed conflicts and strives to counter the root causes of poverty and injustice. HEKS/EPER also seeks to bring about systemic change through its development work.
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Helvetas
Helvetas works in Africa, Asia, Latin America and Eastern Europe, where it initiates projects related to water, infrastructure, training, agriculture, the market, environment and climate.
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Medair
Medair helps people suffering in remote and devastated communities around the world to survive crises, recover with dignity and develop the skills they need to build a better future.
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Save the Children Switzerland
Save the Children Switzerland is an autonomous member of the largest independent children’s rights organisation in the world. In Switzerland and around the world, we give children a healthy start in life, the opportunity to learn and protection from harm.
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Solidar Switzerland
Solidar Switzerland acts worldwide for a more just society, fighting for fairer working conditions and greater democracy, while delivering humanitarian aid following disasters. In Switzerland, Solidar runs public awareness campaigns.
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SWISSAID
SWISSAID’s vision is a world where hunger does not belong and where even the poorest can lead a healthy, dignified, and autonomous life. As one of Switzerland’s most experienced development organisations, we create sustainable and climate friendly solutions to fight against the global food crisis. In doing so, we empower women, especially women in agriculture, to eradicate hunger
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Terre des hommes
Terres des hommes foundation builds a better future for underprivileged children in more than 30 countries. Health and protection projects improve the daily lives of two million children and their families each year.
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Pestalozzi Children’s Village Foundation
Pestalozzi Children’s Village Foundation works in 12 countries to provide quality education to children and adolescents. In Switzerland, the organization promotes students’ intercultural skills through active learning projects.
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