Press Releases
Emergency Grant in response to the people affected by the Earthquake in Myanmar
April 2, 2025
- In response to the massive damages caused by the earthquake that occurred in central Myanmar on March 28, the Government of Japan has decided to provide emergency relief goods through Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) and also dispatched a Japan Disaster Relief (JDR) Medical Team.
- Furthermore, considering the enormous humanitarian needs on the ground, the Government of Japan now announces that Japan is prepared to implement Emergency Grant of approximately 6 million US dollars through international organizations. The details of the Grant will be coordinated with relevant international organizations as soon as possible.
- The Government of Japan continues to provide as much humanitarian assistance as possible in the manner that directly benefits the people of Myanmar who are in need.
(Reference1) Humanitarian Assistance by the Government of Japan to the People of Myanmar (as of April 2, 2025) (PDF(Japanese)
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(Reference2) Overview of the damages caused by the earthquake in Myanmar (as of April 1)
In Myanmar, the earthquake occurred on March 28 around 12:50 (15:20 JST) has resulted in a large number of those affected including the loss of lives, and significant physical damage. According to Myanmar’s state-run media, as of April 1, 2,719 people died, 4,521 people are injured, and around 441 people remain missing. The number of victims is expected to increase as search operations continue.