One year after the Myanmar earthquake, families still need support to rebuild livelihoods, says World Vision

YANGON (March 26, 2026) — One year after a devastating 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck Myanmar, killing an estimated 3,800 people, hundreds of thousands of families are still struggling to rebuild their lives, according to global Christian humanitarian organization World Vision.

Families have yet to recover as they grapple with damaged farmland and homes, disrupted markets, and rising prices for basic goods. Higher fuel costs are putting additional pressure on household budgets, making it even harder for families to earn a living and meet their children’s needs.

World Vision warns that without additional funding for livelihood recovery; many households will face deepening hardship. While humanitarian agencies have delivered a large-scale emergency response, the need for sustained support to help families restore income far exceeds current funding levels.

“Children and their families were already living in fragile conditions, but the earthquake greatly worsened their situation,” said Dr. Edward Zan, World Vision’s senior operations and response director in Myanmar. “Despite support from humanitarian agencies, families face soaring prices for food and other essentials due to the compounding effects of intensified domestic conflict and the lingering economic disruption from the earthquake.”

Over the past year, World Vision has reached more than 500,000 people, including nearly 200,000 children, with humanitarian support. Working with local partners, the organization has supported families with food assistance, health care, education for children whose learning was disrupted, mental health and psychosocial support, access to clean water and sanitation, and income‑restoration activities.

“As we mark one year since the earthquake, the path to recovery is far from over,” said Dr. Erwin Lloyd Guillergan, World Vision’s national director in Myanmar. “Families still need sustained, predictable support to rebuild their futures. Helping families get back to work or to generate income for themselves helps families become resilient. This is not just about short-term help but over the long-term this will protect their children’s health and well-being.”

About World Vision:
World Vision is a Christian humanitarian organization dedicated to working with children, families and their communities worldwide to reach their full potential by tackling the causes of poverty and injustice. Motivated by our faith in Jesus Christ, we serve alongside the poor and oppressed as a demonstration of God’s unconditional love for all people. World Vision serves all people, regardless of religion, race, ethnicity or gender. For more information, visit worldvision.org or follow on X @WorldVisionUSA.