International Ministries has sent an initial grant of $10,000 in One Great Hour of Sharing (OGHS) emergency relief to partners who are providing humanitarian relief to the victims of the earthquake that caused widespread devastation in central Myanmar on Friday, March 28, 2025.
The first earthquake, with a magnitude of 7.7 struck around 12:50 local time according to the US Geological Survey. A second earthquake struck 12 minutes later, with a magnitude of 6.4. The earthquake’s epicenter was located 10 miles northwest of Myanmar’s city Sagaing. This is also near Myanmar’s second-largest city, Mandalay, with a population of about 1.5 million people – and about 62 miles north of the capital Nay Pyi Taw.
To date, it’s been reported that more than 2,900 have died and more than 3,400 have been injured in Myanmar, although it is difficult to obtain accurate information. In Thailand, authorities reported localized incidents that have left at least 13 dead and 77 unaccounted for when a building that was under construction collapsed.
International Ministries (IM) is deeply concerned for the safety and well-being of its global servants, partners in the region, and the communities they serve. All IM personnel have reported they are safe, and we are assessing the needs of our partners in Myanmar and their communities as the situation unfolds.
IM calls for urgent prayer and support for all those affected by the earthquake.
Donations can be made through the WVBC by marking your check or remittance form “OGHS – Myanmar Earthquake.” You can also give online by clicking the button below and choosing “OGHS” in the drop-down.
