Myanmar Needs Urgent Help: Earthquake Emergency Relief

Recently, a devastating earthquake of magnitude 7.7 struck Myanmar, resulting in unfathomable losses of homes and loved ones as well as the destruction of centuries-old invaluable cultural heritage. Thousands are confirmed dead, many more are still trapped under debris and rubble, and the number grows as rescue operations are stalled by broken infrastructure, blocked roads, and a lack of support. The air is heavy with the stench of decomposing bodies, and hospitals are overwhelmed beyond capacity. With the ongoing military coup, this could not be a worse time for this disaster. As survivors cry out for help, they are met not only with silence but with the sounds of bombs and gunfire from the military junta. In some areas, rescue workers are being shot at, and airstrikes continue to hit already devastated zones. The military junta has blocked the flow of information to the outside world, spreading misleading narratives while hiding the true scale of the crisis.

Myanmar is in need of immediate international attention and aid. As students living away from our country, we, as the Burmese Club of Pasadena City College, want to seize this opportunity to call for international aid by raising awareness and organizing fundraising efforts to support frontline relief.

Our funds will be directly going to Better Burma, a US-based 501(c)(3) and a nonprofit humanitarian organization. Please take a part in Myanmar’s recovery by donating any amount or raising awareness. Any little effort can make a great impact.