Seven brave responders from Australia and New Zealand have joined the international response to bring urgent relief to the heart of the earthquake zone.
Samaritan’s Purse have deployed their largest Emergency Field Hospital—complete with operating theatres, an ER, inpatient wards, a pharmacy, and a lab—offering critical care where it’s needed most.
Michelle, an ER doctor from NSW, will work on the frontline, triaging and treating earthquake-related injuries in a fast-paced, multicultural setting. Nurses Annette, Anne, and Olivia will serve in the inpatient ward, supporting patients through recovery, often extending spiritual and emotional care while sharing God’s love.
Australian DART Members Serving with International DART Members in Myanmar
A New Zealand nurse will assist with lifesaving surgeries, while Christine, an emergency specialist from WA, is providing essential HR and administrative support on the ground.
With the city’s water supply destroyed, Greg from NSW has joined the clean water team to restore access for thousands, preventing the spread of disease and restoring hope.
As you read this a further six team members, five from Australia and one from New Zealand will have departed to join the on the ground response to serve with their skills in Myanmar.
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Our Disaster Assistance Response Team (DART) is a roster of trained, on-call professionals who provide urgent relief and share the hope of Jesus Christ with victims of crisis worldwide.
May Newsletter Updates
May Newsletter Update
Discover how Samaritan’s Purse is bringing life-saving medical care and critical supplies to earthquake survivors in Myanmar — read Franklin Graham’s full May update.
A Story of Survival from Myanmar
One of the first patients treated by Samaritan’s Purse medical personnel was a mother of two who lost her arm in the earthquake.
Hope Emerges from the Rubble in Myanmar
Amid great loss and devastation, our Emergency Field Hospital in Myanmar shines as a beacon of hope and healing for victims of the recent catastrophic earthquake.