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A powerful 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck central Myanmar on Friday, March 28, 2025, devastating the city of Mandalay as well as various remote areas in the region. Officials in Myanmar have reported over 140 fatalities, with hundreds more injured and more fatalities expected to be reported in the coming days. Severe damage to infrastructure and dangerous conditions created by the earthquake have resulted in significant challenges to delivering relief efforts. Multiple areas of Myanmar will be in critical need of immediate and long-term relief resources as local agencies and officials work diligently towards recovery. The earthquake's impact was also felt several hundred miles away in Bangkok, Thailand, where at least 10 fatalities have been reported due to a building's collapse and dozens are injured or missing. The city of Bangkok is currently under a state of emergency as search and rescue efforts are deployed and damages are assessed. The following international nonprofits are providing humanitarian aid in areas impacted by the earthquake. Please note that the organizations included in this Fund are subject to change as we learn more about needs on the ground.

A powerful 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck central Myanmar on Friday, March 28, 2025, devastating the city of Mandalay as well as various remote areas in the region. Officials in Myanmar have reported over 140 fatalities, with hundreds more injured and more fatalities expected to be reported in the coming days. Severe damage to infrastructure and dangerous conditions created by the earthquake have resulted in significant challenges to delivering relief efforts. Multiple areas of Myanmar will be in critical need of immediate and long-term relief resources as local agencies and officials work diligently towards recovery. The earthquake's impact was also felt several hundred miles away in Bangkok, Thailand, where at least 10 fatalities have been reported due to a building's collapse and dozens are injured or missing. The city of Bangkok is currently under a state of emergency as search and rescue efforts are deployed and damages are assessed. The following nonprofits are providing humanitarian aid in areas impacted by the earthquake. Please note that the organizations included in this Fund are subject to change as we learn more about needs on the ground.

March is Women's History Month, an annual celebration and recognition of women's achievements and contributions to society throughout American history. The 2024 theme for Women's History Month is; “Women Who Advocate for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion” and aims to highlight women who have historically fought for the elimination of discrimination and bias. The following organizations are supporting and recognizing the importance of women's contributions to all facets of American society through education, advocacy, and direct services.

World Water Day, observed on March 22 of each year, raises awareness of the global water and sanitation crisis. Millions of people around the world go without access to safe and clean water sources each day, and several organizations are working tirelessly to make a change. You can make a difference by being more mindful of your own water consumption, doing your part to keep your local water sources clean, participating in local cleanup efforts, and donating to organizations who are doing the critical work to improve clean water access and sanitation procedures.

Earth Day is celebrated each year on April 22nd, marking the anniversary of the modern environmental movement. Earth Day is marked by more than a billion people annually as a day of action toward a cleaner environment and the fight against climate change. We encourage you to give to this campaign, or to search on Bright Funds for a nonprofit that is working toward a healthier planet. The composition of nonprofits in this fund is subject to change.