Context
On Friday, March 28, 2025, a 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck near Mandalay, Myanmar. The aftershocks were felt across Southeast Asia. The death toll has reached 2,056, with 270 individuals missing and 3,900 injured. Authorities are still assessing numbers which continue to be a challenge as major infrastructure has completely collapsed, cutting off access for rescue teams. Experts warn there could be thousands of deaths and injuries as people continue to be trapped under the rubble without electricity or reliable communications. According to the Red Cross, there are significant shortages of medical supplies including trauma kits, blood bags, anesthetics, essential medicines, and tents for medical teams.
Goals
To provide fresh meals to communities in need in Myanmar & Thailand after the earthquake.
Activities
- Deliver culturally appropriate, nourishing meals, food kits, and fresh water to people experiencing hunger caused by the March 28 earthquake;
- Partner with local community leaders and organizations to identify unmet food needs and overcome challenges;
- Put resources back into local economies by purchasing local ingredients, working with local food suppliers, vendors, distributors, and restaurants, and hiring local workers to support ongoing operations.
Myriad Canada is working with World Central Kitchen (WCK) on this project. WCK is a nonprofit organization that is first to the frontlines, providing fresh meals in response to crises. Founded in 2010 by Chef José Andrés, their model of taking quick action, leveraging local resources, and adapting in real time has enabled WCK to serve more than 450 million nourishing, chef-prepared meals around the world.
Myriad Canada’s role is to carry out charitable projects across the globe in accordance with its charitable purposes. We control and monitor the use of funds and the progress of charitable activities to ensure that donations made to Myriad Canada have the greatest impact in accordance with donors’ expressed wishes. As a member of the Myriad Alliance with offices in Canada, the US, Europe, Asia and Australia, Myriad Canada has a vast international network and extensive practical expertise.
How to support this project?
By credit card: At the top right of this page, indicate the amount you wish to donate, and make the donation online by credit card. You will receive a receipt for tax purposes by e-mail just a few minutes after making the donation. It is simple and quick!
By cheque:
- Make your cheque out to Myriad Canada.
- IMPORTANT NOTE: We receive a lot of cheques! You must please indicate “B522 – Emergency Fund Myanmar and Thailand” in the memo line of your cheque to ensure that it is allocated correctly.
- Mail your cheque to: Myriad Canada, 1 Place Ville Marie, Suite 1670, Montreal, QC, H3B 2B6, Canada.
By Direct Deposit:
- For transfer instructions, please email or call Caroline Chaulet: caroline@myriadcanada.org or +1 438 300 8122.
For Donation of Securities:
- Please email or call Caroline Chaulet: caroline@myriadcanada.org or +1 438 300 8122.
For Monthly Donations:
- We use CanadaHelps. Please find the link here.
If you need any assistance, please do not hesitate to contact us.
All donations are eligible for a tax receipt in Canada.
The projects are managed with the greatest care and professionalism.