February 2025 marked the fourth year since Burma’s military coup. The following reflection comes from a long-time partner…
On March 28, 2025, a 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck Sagaing Region, in Burma’s central dry zone; the devastation reached as far west as Chin State and as far east as southern Shan State. It brought further loss to communities that had already endured years of war and repression by a brutal junta. Thousands of lives were lost, hundreds of thousands of buildings and homes were damaged, and millions of people were left without basic necessities in the aftermath of the disaster.
Amid a world increasingly shaped by authoritarianism, from Southeast Asia to our own communities here in the U.S., we remain grounded in a very important truth: the courage and creativity of young people can break through even the most entrenched systems of marginalization.
Nearly one month after the devastating earthquake in Myanmar, our partners are still working to reach communities that have been left without basic necessities. And thanks to your generosity, we’ve been able to support them in their efforts.
As families across Myanmar welcome Thingyan, the Buddhist New Year—meant for renewal, cleansing, and joy—many are instead facing unimaginable grief. The earthquake two weeks ago brought further loss…
As the official death toll nears 4000 after the devastating 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck Burma/Myanmar last Friday, we wanted to share an update with you, our faithful supporters, old and new.
Since my email on Friday, many of you have already sent donations, and we are deeply grateful for your quick and generous response. Your support is already making a difference during this critical time.
You likely started your day with the news of the devastating earthquake that struck central Burma/Myanmar and was felt across the region at 2am EST. I’m relieved to share that all of our colleagues are safe, though information about the scale of the devastation remains limited and we’re still reaching out to our partners to better understand their situation.
I remember vividly in 1986, during my second year of university, a friend confided in me that seven Shan women were admitted to Taunggyi Public Hospital after they had been raped by Myanmar soldiers.