• Myanmar earthquake update

The Salvation Army is helping to meet the needs of earthquake-impacted families in Myanmar.

Measuring 7.7 on the Richter Scale, the Myanmar earthquake was the largest in the country for more than 100 years.

The death toll has passed 3600 and is still climbing. A situation report issued late on Monday by the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), stated that more than 17.2 million people were living in affected areas, and urgently needed food, drinking water, health care, cash assistance and emergency shelter.

From Yangon to Mandalay, Salvation Army teams have been assessing the situation and are committed to ensuring life-saving assistance reaches those in desperate need. They are delivering essentials including food, clean water, shelter and hygiene items.

The team and leaders in Myanmar ask Salvationists around the world to continue to pray for those affected by the earthquake and the response teams. “Let’s unite in support of the people of Myanmar during these challenging times,” they say.

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