Singapore, 29 March 2025 – In response to the powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake that struck Central Myanmar and Thailand on Friday afternoon, the Singapore Red Cross (SRC) is committing an initial SGD$150,000 to support emergency relief efforts in both countries. The contribution will go towards addressing immediate needs, including the distribution of essential supplies, such as food, water, blankets, tarpaulins, and hygiene kits, by the Myanmar Red Cross Society (MRCS) and Thai Red Cross Society (TRCS).
A public fundraising appeal will soon be launched, with details to be shared via the Singapore Red Cross’ website redcross.sg. Funds raised from this appeal would directly support relief and recovery operations for the affected communities.
Singapore Red Cross Secretary General/CEO Mr Benjamin William said, “We are deeply concerned about the affected communities. Many people are injured, displaced and in urgent need of assistance. Widespread damage to infrastructure is hindering urgent rescue and relief operations on the ground. The scale of devastation calls for swift and coordinated humanitarian response. We are working closely with our Red Cross partners to ensure that help reaches those who need it most. I appeal to the public to come alongside us to support this effort.”
SRC is working closely with the respective Red Cross Societies to monitor and assess the situation, and stands ready to provide further assistance, such as deploying humanitarian responders to support relief efforts in the affected communities.
The Singapore Red Cross has also activated its “Restoring Family Links” (RFL) service to assist Singapore residents to locate their immediate family members who may have been affected by the disaster with whom they have difficulty in contacting. For assistance, please email rfl@redcross.sg or submit your request here.
Photo by Myanmar Red Cross Society
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Myanmar & Thailand Earthquake: Ways to Donate Corporate and individual donors can claim 100% tax deduction for donations made towards this appeal. 1) Donate via Credit Card - Giving.sg, Donation Portal 2) Donate via PayNow Go to "PayNow" > Click "PayNow to UEN" > Key in “S86CC0370EGEN” > Key in the amount you would like to donate > Input “Myanmar & Thailand Earthquake / (NRIC/FIN/UEN for tax deduction)” under Bill Reference; 3) Donate via Cheque Please make a cheque payable to ‘Singapore Red Cross Society’, to be posted to Red Cross House, 15 Penang Lane, Singapore 238486. Please leave your full name, postal address, contact number/email, NRIC/FIN/UEN (for tax-deduction purposes) and indicate “Myanmar & Thailand Earthquake” at the back of your cheque. 4) Donate in Person Please make your donation at the Singapore Red Cross at Red Cross House, 15 Penang Lane, Singapore 238486 during office hours: Mondays to Fridays, 9am to 6pm. 5) Fundraise Register as a third party fundraiser and email us the completed form, or Set up an online fundraising campaign on Giving.sg. Note: In the event that donations exceed the expenses incurred by Singapore Red Cross in this specific disaster response, any surplus or unspent money, after three years from the date of inception of the fund, can be used to prepare for and serve communities affected by other disasters or may be used to complement or to sustain projects undertaken by SRC in helping the vulnerable in areas affected by disasters. Appeal period: 30 March – 31 May 2025 |
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Seek Help with Restoring Family Links SRC’s “Restoring Family Links” (RFL) assists Singapore residents to locate their immediate family members who may have been affected by the disaster with whom they have difficulty in contacting. For assistance, please email rfl@redcross.sg or submit a form. |
