For those who want to contribute to relief efforts after March 2025 earthquake, below are two organizations that faculty and graduate students at York University know personally and will ensure that the funds go directly to those who need it most.
Community Partners International (CPI)
CPI is a long-trusted organization with teams and partners on the ground in #Myanmar who are working around the clock to help earthquake survivors. They're prioritizing:
- Support to local rescue teams
- First aid and medical referrals
- Emergency shelter, food, safe water, and hygiene supplies
More information at: https://cpintl.org/ways-to-give/give
Saving Lives in Myanmar: Urgent Earthquake Relief
This is a GoFundMe campaign run by Vanessa Lamb’s (Social Science) colleague Sophia Htwe (who is from Mandalay, Myanmar and a PhD candidate at the University of Melbourne, Austraila)
More information at: https://www.gofundme.com/f/saving-lives-in-myanmar-urgent-earthquake-relief