​Following the devastating 7.7-magnitude earthquake that struck Myanmar on March 28, 2025, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) is grappling with a significant funding shortfall. Despite launching an emergency appeal for 100 million Swiss francs (approximately $122.4 million), only 10% of the required funds have been secured. This shortfall is attributed to a general decline in international donations, further exacerbated by cuts to U.S. foreign aid under President Donald Trump's administration.​

The earthquake, one of the strongest to hit Myanmar in a century, resulted in over 3,600 deaths, more than 5,000 injuries, and left 148 individuals missing. Approximately 49,000 homes and over 2,100 government buildings were destroyed, displacing around 200,000 people who now lack essential resources such as food, water, shelter, and sanitation. The situation is further complicated by over 400 aftershocks in the ten days following the quake and the impending monsoon season, which threatens to worsen conditions. The disaster struck as Myanmar continues to grapple with the effects of four years of military rule and civil war, leaving already fragile infrastructure and displaced populations in dire need of support. 

The IFRC has emphasized the urgent need for increased international support to address the humanitarian crisis and assist in recovery efforts.​