Request for Donations for Myanmar Earthquake ReliefWe wish to extend our sincere condolences to everyone who was affected by the major earthquake that struck Myanmar and surrounding areas on March 28, 2025.

Many people lost their lives or were injured as a result of the major earthquake that struck with an epicenter near Mandalay, Myanmar, and lives are still at risk.  

Myanmar is home to more than 130 ethnic minority groups, and more than 2 million people live in challenging circumstances as conflict among these groups has forced them into poverty as refugees. The earthquake has made their lives even more difficult. 

The Nippon Foundation began working in Myanmar roughly 50 years ago in the field of leprosy elimination. Since then, we have provided support in a variety of fields including health and sanitation, education, personnel exchanges, and support for people with disabilities. Using the networks we have built and experience gained through these activities, we will provide the most urgent items needed to areas that were damaged.

Photo of a junior high school that was completely destroyed by the Myanmar earthquake (April 3; Sagaing, Myanmar)
A junior high school was completely destroyed (April 3; Sagaing, Myanmar)

Use of donations

Donations made to the Special Fund for Disaster Preparedness from April 1 to June 30, 2025 (tentative date), will be used to purchase and deliver food, medical supplies and other emergency items, and for relief and reconstruction activities, in areas damaged by the earthquake. 

  • The entire amount of donations received will be used to support relief efforts in response to the Myanmar earthquake. In the event any funds are left over, they will be used for relief efforts in response to a similar disaster.

How to donate

Donations to the Special Fund for Disaster Preparedness can be made via the link below. 

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Contact

Partnership Development Division,
The Nippon Foundation

  • Tel: 0120-533-236
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  • E-mail: kifu@ps.nippon-foundation.or.jp
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