Donation examples are representative of the assistance that older people could receive.

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Will you help older people in Myanmar?

On Friday 28 March at 12.50pm local time, a devastating earthquake struck central Myanmar. The epicentre was located close to the cities of Sagaing and Mandalay, in the Sagaing Region of central Myanmar. 

Thousands are reported to have died or suffered injury. It is expected that the death toll will rise significantly over the coming days and months, as the true scale of the disaster emerges.

The earthquake has left communities, who were already living in extremely challenging circumstances, in need of life-saving shelter, clean water, emergency healthcare, and food.

We know that older people are particularly affected by the earthquake

In earthquake disaster situations, older people are more likely to die or face serious injury than the rest of the population. Their needs are often forgotten or ignored. The situation for them and their families is dire.

How your donation could help older people

We are working with our long-standing local partner to provide older people and their families with tailored support. Your donation could help provide:

• Food
• Clean water
• Shelter
• Medical support

Please donate today, even a small donation could make a huge difference.

Age International is raising money together with the Disasters Emergency Committee for the DEC Myanmar Earthquake Appeal. The DEC is a consortium of 15 aid member charities working together in times of disasters and emergencies of which Age International is a proud member. For more information on the DEC and our fellow member agencies please visit www.dec.org.uk. Any income not spent after twelve months past the end of the appeal may be allocated to another emergency situation that requires our support.