Earthquake in Myanmar: the Prince’s Government and the Monaco Red Cross provide support

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On Friday 28 March 2025 a violent earthquake of a magnitude of 7.7 shook Myanmar. The quake caused considerable damage, levelling entire buildings, resulting in the death of many people and leaving thousands more homeless.

More than ten days after the earthquake, the human toll continues to rise. Over 3,500 people have been killed and nearly 5,000 wounded.

The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs says health conditions are worsening. Healthcare facilities, damaged by the earthquake, are overwhelmed by a large number of patients, while stocks of food, water and medicines are dwindling.

Given the scope of the catastrophe, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) has launched an emergency appeal to collect 1 million Swiss francs.

At the initiative of H.S.H. Prince Albert II, the Principality of Monaco has responded to this appeal. The Monaco Red Cross and the Prince’s Government will contribute €50,000, respectively, to assist populations affected by the recent earthquake.