Our earthquake response in Myanmar has now concluded. We’re thankful to God for the doors He opened and the opportunity Samaritan’s Purse had to serve communities in need during this critical time.
Response Overview
Samaritan’s Purse deployed our Disaster Assistance Response Team immediately after a devastating 7.7-magnitude earthquake rocked the Southeast Asian nation of Myanmar, killing more than 3,500 people and injuring thousands of others.
During the response, our Emergency Field Hospital staff treated more than 5,600 patients and performed over 320 critical surgeries.
14 Disaster Assistance Response Team (DART) members from Australia and New Zealand have been part of the response on the ground in Myanmar.
In addition to medical care, we’ve provided more than 225,000 litres of drinking water and distributed 5,000 household kits filled with life-saving supplies, including shelter materials and solar lights.
“We want every patient to know that God loves them and they are not alone. Please pray for everyone affected and for our Disaster Assistance Response Team as they serve those who are hurting in Jesus’ Name.”
-Franklin Graham,
President, Samaritan’s Purse
