Noodhulp voor aardbevingsslachtoffers in Myanmar

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Noodhulp voor aardbevingsslachtoffers in Myanmar

Georganiseerd door de Myanmarese gemeenschap in Nederland

Beste vrienden,

Op 28 maart 2025 werd Myanmar getroffen door een zware aardbeving met een kracht van 7.7. Vooral in gebieden zoals Mandalay en Sagaing zijn veel gebouwen ingestort. Honderden mensen zijn gewond geraakt. Velen hebben geen huis meer en slapen buiten zonder dekens, eten of schoon drinkwater.

Als Myanmarezen die in Nederland wonen, zijn we diep geraakt. Veel van ons hebben familie of vrienden in de getroffen gebieden. We voelen ons machteloos, maar willen iets doen.

Daarom vragen we jullie hulp.

Met deze inzamelingsactie willen we geld ophalen voor directe hulp aan de mensen in Myanmar. Het geld wordt gebruikt voor:

- Medische hulp en medicijnen voor gewonden

- Eten, water en basisbehoeften voor gezinnen zonder huis

- Dekens en tijdelijke onderkomens voor daklozen

- Ondersteuning van lokale vrijwilligers die nu al helpen

We werken samen met betrouwbare contactpersonen in Myanmar. Zo zorgen we dat het geld op de juiste plek terechtkomt.

Elke bijdrage helpt. Al met een paar euro kun je een maaltijd geven aan een gezin of verband kopen voor een kind.

Doneer alsjeblieft wat je kunt en deel deze actie met anderen. Samen kunnen we een verschil maken.

Met dank en hoop,

Myanmar Community in the Netherlands

Emergency Relief for Earthquake Victims in Myanmar

Dear friends around the world,

On March 28, 2025, a devastating 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck central Myanmar, leaving behind a trail of destruction, death, and heartbreak. Entire communities have been shattered—homes reduced to rubble, monasteries and schools collapsed, and lives lost. Cities like Mandalay and Sagaing have been hit the hardest, with hundreds injured and many more displaced, without access to food, clean water, medical help, or shelter.

As members of the Myanmar diaspora living in the Netherlands, we are heartbroken watching this tragedy unfold from afar. Many of us have families, friends, and memories rooted in the very places now struggling to survive. We may be far in distance, but our hearts are deeply connected to the people who are suffering.

We need your help.

This fundraiser is created to provide emergency support directly to the most affected communities in Myanmar. Funds will go toward:

Urgent medical supplies and treatment for the injured

Food, water, and essential goods for displaced families

Temporary shelters and blankets for those who lost their homes

Local volunteer support working on the ground in impacted regions

We are working closely with trusted local networks inside Myanmar to ensure every donation reaches the people who need it most, with transparency and urgency.

No amount is too small. Even €5 can provide meals for a family or bandages for a child.

Please donate, share, and stand with us in this moment of heartbreak. Together, we can show our solidarity and compassion for the people of Myanmar.

With love and hope,

Myanmar Community in the Netherlands

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Update on Earthquake Relief Donation Distribution

Dear donors,

On behalf of the Kachin Community in the Netherlands, I, Zack Tu Nan, would like to sincerely thank you for your generous support and share an update on the donation distribution plan.

We are now in the final stage of the verification process, which is focused on ensuring full transparency and accountability. The funds will be withdrawn to the account of Stichting Kachin Community Netherlands (KCNL), a registered non-profit organization in the Netherlands. The official account holder and authorized treasurer is Khawn Hpang Lasham, who has been entrusted with this responsibility as part of our community leadership.

Organization Details

Organization Name: Stichting Kachin Community Netherlands

Website: KCNL Official Site

KvK Registration Number: 57396256

Bank Name: ING

Bank Account Number (IBAN): NL34 INGB 0006 1426 12

SBI Code: 94996

Registered Address: Postjesweg 150, 1061 AX Amsterdam, Netherlands

Distribution of Funds

Funds will be allocated through trusted churches and independent grassroots groups in Mandalay and other severely affected regions. These local partners are already providing direct support to victims of the earthquake.

While KCNL is a Christian-based foundation, we are firmly committed to assisting people of all backgrounds and faiths, including Buddhist, Muslim, Hindu, or anyone in urgent need.

Due to international sanctions and the risk of misuse by military authorities in Myanmar, we will not use official banking routes inside the country. Instead, we will rely on long-standing, trusted informal transfer systems similar to hawala or platforms like MoneyGram, Ria, and Western Union. These channels have proven reliable for the Myanmar diaspora for many years.

For example, diaspora members in the Netherlands regularly use this system by giving cash here, which is then mirrored by trusted partners in Myanmar who deliver the equivalent in local currency either through KBZ Bank, AYA Bank, or direct handover to vetted grassroots organizations.

Transparency and Documentation

To ensure trust and clarity, we will provide:

Photographs with recipients

Official certificates or vouchers of receipt

Transaction confirmation documents

We will continue to post updates in this section until 100% of the funds have reached the intended communities. If you would like further verification, including bank transaction receipts, we’re more than happy to provide that.

You’re welcome to reach out to us anytime via email if you have questions.

Once again, thank you so much for your generosity and compassion. Your support truly means the world to us and to the people of Myanmar.

Kyezu Tin Bar De — Thank You

With deep gratitude,

Zack Tu Nan

Khawn Hpang Lasham

Kachin Community Netherlands (KCNL)