The UK Government has pledged up to £10 million in humanitarian aid to assist the people of Myanmar in the wake of the 7.7 magnitude earthquake that devastated the country’s central region on March 28.
According to a statement from the British High Commission, the funding will go towards emergency relief efforts, providing essential supplies such as food, clean water, medical aid, and temporary shelter for those affected.
UK-funded local partners have already begun a rapid response in the hardest-hit areas, working to ensure that aid reaches those in urgent need as quickly as possible. Baroness Chapman, Minister of State for Development, reinforced the country’s commitment to Myanmar, saying:
“The UK is sending immediate and life-saving support to the people of Myanmar following the devastating earthquake. UK-funded local partners are already mobilising a humanitarian response on the ground, and this £10 million package will bolster their efforts. I offer my deepest sympathies to the people of Myanmar after this tragic event.”
Alongside humanitarian efforts, the UK’s Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) is providing assistance to British nationals affected by the disaster in Myanmar and neighbouring Thailand.
British nationals in Myanmar can seek consular support through the British Embassy in Yangon, while those in Thailand can contact the British Embassy in Bangkok. Concerned individuals in the UK can also reach out to the FCDO’s helpline for information and assistance.
