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The ICRC has been working in Myanmar for 40 years, assisting people affected by armed conflicts, other situations of violence, and natural disasters, in the states of Kachin, Kayin, Mon, Rakhine, and Shan, as well as in the Mandalay region. Myanmar is currently home to the ICRC’s second-largest operation in Asia.

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Firefighters in protective gear work to control a fire, in Mandalay, Myanmar, in response to the massive earthquakes which hit the country over the weekend.

Devastating earthquakes across Myanmar

The earthquake on 28 March has devastated communities across Myanmar, with thousands injured, displaced and unaccounted for, as well as extensive damage to buildings, roads and other facilities. Numbers increase by the hour. Our thoughts are with the families who’ve lost everything and those still searching for loved ones. 

This disaster impacts a population in Myanmar that’s already dealing with the impact of conflict and violence.

Our teams are on the ground providing critical aid, including medical supplies, water treatment units, and shelter, and working with the Myanmar Red Cross Society to reconnect families who’ve become separated.

Download our latest Earthquake Response Operational Update
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Our work in Myanmar

In Myanmar, the ICRC’s response consists of emergency aid and long-term assistance. During acute crises, we distribute food and household items to address urgent needs. During long-term crises, we support affected families by enhancing their ability to generate income.

Our assistance includes improving living conditions and access to clean water and health-care facilities. Our teams work to promote respect for international humanitarian law and to spread knowledge of landmine risks.

We seek to visit places of detention in order to secure humane treatment and conditions for all detainees, restore communication between them and their loved ones and reunite families. Many of our programmes are carried out jointly with the Myanmar Red Cross Society.

The impact of our work from January to June 2025

67,544

people received seeds, farm tools and organic fertilizers to grow staple crops and vegetables.

131,109

people benefitted from improved access to water, sanitation, adequate hygiene and shelter within the ICRC response operations.

7,982

patients were transferred or transported by the ICRC supported responders for urgent medical care.

3,379

people with disabilities, including 918 people affected by explosive hazards were supported through our physical rehabilitation programme.

566

people in need of physical rehabilitation at ICRC-supported centres in Myitkyina and Hpa-an received mental health and psychosocial support.

3,398

people were provided with support upon release from prison, allowing them to return home with dignity. Families of 336 people were helped to identify the whereabouts of their loved ones.

17,787

people learned more about the risks of explosive hazards and received information on safer practices through 421 awareness sessions organized by Red Cross Volunteers.

1,223

Red Cross Volunteers participated in 42 Safer Access Framework training sessions organized by the MRCS and supported by the ICRC.

962

people (weapon bearers, government staff, religious and community leaders, academic circle and Myanmar Red Cross Society branch leaders and volunteers) participated in 40 IHL related meeting or awareness sessions.

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Community Contact Centre

Telephone

+95 977 666 2555 / 2555

Opening Hours:

8am – 4:30pm
Monday - Friday

Address

No. 2 (C) - 5 Dr. Ba Han Lane
Kaba Aye Pagoda Road, 8th Mile
Mayangone Township
YANGON

Telephone

+95 1 8662 613, 8664 524, 8663 330

Opening Hours:

8:30am–5pm

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Our work with the Myanmar Red Cross Society

We work alongside the Myanmar Red Cross Society (MRCS). The MRCS and the ICRC are part of the same humanitarian family and collaborate as partners. With the MRCS, we implement programmes in the field through an extensive Red Cross network and volunteer base.

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