<div><strong>Help Us Support Earthquake Relief in Myanmar</strong>
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<div>Hi, I’m MacKenzie King, the Regional Partnerships Lead for Impact Hub Network in Asia Pacific. I’m based in Bangkok, but today I’m writing to ask for your support for our friends and colleagues in Myanmar who are facing an urgent crisis.
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<div>On Friday, a devastating 7.7 magnitude <a href="https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/crlxlxd7882o" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">earthquake</a> struck near Sagaing, Myanmar. It’s one of the strongest quakes the region has experienced in recent memory—leaving behind widespread damage and heartbreaking loss. Some of the hardest-hit areas are also the most remote, receiving little to no aid.
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<div><a href="https://impacthubyangon.net/about-us/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Impact Hub Yangon</a>, a local social innovation hub that’s been active since 2017, is now stepping up to coordinate emergency relief. Their team—an incredible group of around a dozen dedicated people—has stayed in Myanmar through years of uncertainty and hardship. Now, they’re rallying once again to help their communities survive and rebuild.
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<div><em>The following message is from the Impact Hub Yangon Team: </em>
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<div>UPDATE May 7th
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<div>Field Update: Ongoing Emergency Relief Efforts in Sagaing Division 
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<div>Last week, our Impact Hub Yangon founders visited Sagaing Division, one of the hardest-hit regions by the recent earthquake, to directly assess urgent needs and speak with affected communities.
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<div> The actions we have taken:
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<div>Initiated the installation of a water purification system at the community center in Yan Naing Ward, which will produce 500 liters of clean drinking water per hour. This system will support approximately 1,000 households in the ward within 10 days. 
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<div>Donated and installed solar-powered floodlights at a camp to enhance nighttime security and protect against intruders.
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<div>Your contributions are making a real difference where it's needed most."
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<div> We are currently exploring options to build shelter homes for those who cannot afford to rebuild—starting with the most vulnerable. One of the most heartbreaking discoveries was seeing elderly people, nuns and other families still living in makeshift tents that offer no protection from rain or weather.
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<div>️ We are also considering donation of umbrellas and raincoats for daily use and protection from the elements. We’ve already started sourcing and organizing these supplies to deliver them to the camps soon.
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<div>Help us take the next steps in restoring safety, dignity, and hope:
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<div><a href="https://www.gofundme.com/f/shsj2-urgent-support-for-myanmar-earthquake-relief/cl/s" target="_blank" class="" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://www.gofundme.com/f/shsj2-urgent-support-for-myanmar-earthquake-relief/cl/s</a>
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<div>❤ ️ So far, we’ve raised $9,475 of our $20,000 goal — that’s 47% of the way there! But the journey is far from over.
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<div>Thank you to everyone who has already contributed. Every share, donation, and word of encouragement matters.
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<div>UPDATE April 11th
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<div>More than 3,000 lives have been lost, with thousands injured and still missing. Homes and livelihoods have been destroyed. Critical infrastructure has crumbled. Entire communities are struggling to survive as the death toll continues to rise.
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<div>The need for help is urgent—and far from over.
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<div>We are calling for more support to continue providing both immediate relief and long-term recovery for those who have lost everything.
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<div>At Impact Hub Yangon, we are responding on two critical fronts:
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<div>Emergency Relief – We are assessing the needs on the ground to ensure the most urgent requirements of the affected people are met. This includes communicating with a team member in Sagaing and requesting an assessment report from a volunteer group conducting a week-long evaluation across the affected areas. Based on these findings, we will continue supplying critical items such as food, medicine, personal hygiene supplies, tents, shelters, etc to the areas in greatest need. Additionally, we are identifying key community locations in the most affected areas where we can potentially set up solar-powered water pumps and common charging stations for the local communities. We are adapting our response plan based on the situation on the ground to ensure funds are spent in the most impactful way.
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<div>Once the most pressing needs are met, we will continue with business recovery and rebuild efforts.
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<div>Business Recovery –We will assess the evolving needs of MSMEs in the affected areas to prepare for long-term support, including recovery consultation, psychosocial support through our partners, and access to financing for affected entrepreneurs. We are currently in discussions with organizations that could potentially collaborate with us to support business recovery efforts.
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<div>ORIGINAL MESSAGE
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<div>On March 28, 2025, a <strong>7.7 magnitude earthquake</strong> struck near <strong>Mandalay, Myanmar</strong>, causing widespread devastation. The quake has resulted in a<strong> </strong><a href="https://www.reuters.com/business/environment/aid-rushes-into-myanmar-after-earthquake-kills-over-1600-ravages-cities-2025-03-30/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><strong>rising death toll</strong></a> of 1,700, 3,400 injuries and 300 missing. The hardest-hit regions <strong>include Sagaing Division and Mandalay Division</strong>, where entire communities have been left in ruins. Critical infrastructure, including bridges, highways, and airports, has sustained significant damage, making rescue and relief efforts extremely challenging.
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<div>We at Impact Hub Yangon are deeply disheartened by this tragedy and are <strong>doing all we can to support the affected communities</strong>. The devastation has left thousands without homes and disrupted livelihoods, and<em> we are committed to mobilizing both immediate and long-term assistance.</em>
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<div>Here is how we will spend the donated funds:
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<div><strong>1. Emergency Response</strong>
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<div>Impact Hub Yangon is actively working with local businesses in the quake-affected area to purchase food and essential supplies for emergency relief in the Sagaing region, providing immediate support to both the victims and the local economy.
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<li>Immediate Life Sustaining Aid – Direct purchase and logistics for critical supplies like: food, water, medical supplies, and other personal hygiene products, which are currently needed by the local community.
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<div>When the most pressing needs are met, we will continue our support through the following.
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<div><strong>2. Long-Term Support &amp; Recovery</strong>
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<div>Beyond the emergency response, Impact Hub Yangon is committed to helping businesses rebuild and recover. Our long-term support plan includes:
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<li>Psychosocial Support – Connecting affected individuals with mental health resources through our partner organizations.
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<li>Business Recovery Consultation – Providing expert guidance to help MSMEs stabilize and adapt.
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<li>Financial Assistance &amp; Access to Capital – Facilitating connections with financial institutions and potential funding opportunities to aid recovery efforts.
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<div>We call upon our global Impact Hub network, partners, and supporters to stand with Myanmar during this critical time. Together, we can rebuild lives and livelihoods. Let’s stand in solidarity with the affected communities and work towards a more resilient future.
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<div>For inquiries and support, reach out to us at yangon [at] impact hub [dot] net
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<div>With gratitude and solidarity,
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<div>Impact Hub Yangon Team
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<div>These next few days are critical. Every hour matters in getting help to those who need it most.
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<div>As an American citizen, I’ll be collecting the funds through this campaign and transferring them from the U.S. to Thailand, where we’ll ensure they reach our trusted team in Myanmar quickly and securely.
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<div>One of our team members of Impact Hub Yangon is already on the way to Sagaing, and she will need support to ensure that emergency relief reaches those who are most in need.
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<div>Please consider contributing if you’re able, and if you can’t give, sharing this campaign means the world. Every little bit helps.
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<div>Thank you for standing with us in this moment of crisis.
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<div>— MacK
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<div>Please note that this campaign will not issue tax receipts. Donations to this cause are not eligible for tax deduction.
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Urgent Support for Myanmar Earthquake Relief

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