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Dear John,

At the beginning of April, we put out an urgent plea for donations to support the mobilisation of emergency resources following the earthquake in Myanmar. These donations were essential in equipping our mobile medical team travelling to Mandalay with the supplies they needed to ensure that people displaced by the earthquake remained safe and dry.

Our team arrived in Mandalay last week with these supplies and shared an update on their work over the weekend.

Thanks to donations from supporters like you, we’ve been able to distribute solar-powered torches, tarpaulins, and cash to 858 households, reaching over 3,000 people in camps in Amarapura Township, one of the worst affected areas of Mandalay.

The team has now moved to the south of Shan State ( see map [[link removed]]), where they are organising another round of distributions this week. This area is currently receiving little to no support from civil society organisations due to ongoing conflict, making our work there even more critical.

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If you’d like to know more about how our team is coordinating their response with local organisations in Myanmar, and the current situation on the ground following the earthquake, we’ve published an update on our website.

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Today, we’re asking again for your support to sustain this vital work.

There is some encouraging news: food and bottled water are becoming more widely available in urban centres like Mandalay, thanks to a strong local response and the quick recovery of local markets. However, the need for shelter, clean water, and functioning sanitation facilities remains urgent, particularly for families still sleeping in temporary camps or on the street.

As our team continues to respond from the epicentre of the crisis, your donations will allow more supplies to reach those affected and help expand the reach of these potentially life-saving services. This includes distributing non-food items, supporting displaced families, and urgently restoring critical water and sanitation infrastructure.

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The team has also warned us of a growing threat of malaria, dengue fever, skin infections, and other communicable diseases. Urgent efforts are needed to prevent outbreaks. This will be the team's top priority in the coming months. Plans are already underway to repair and reconstruct essential water and sanitation facilities in both Sagaing and Mandalay, in collaboration with local authorities and civil society organisations.

Our team is made up of local staff, and we are working closely with local organisations across the country. This collaborative, locally led approach ensures that our response is shaped by those who best understand the needs, and that your donations reach the people who need them most.

While our immediate focus is on prevention and protection, we are also assessing how we can respond to longer-term needs, including rebuilding homes and public infrastructure and restoring livelihoods for families most affected by the earthquake.

Thank you for standing in solidarity with communities in Myanmar. Please consider donating again today to help us continue this crucial work.

In Solidarity,

Ella Ronan,

Communications Assistant

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