Myanmar Red Cross Teams Up with Singapore and Norway for Earthquake Relief Efforts

The Myanmar Red Cross Society (MRCS) is working with the Singapore Red Cross and the Norwegian Red Cross to deliver technical and humanitarian support to communities affected by recent earthquakes in central Myanmar.

Officials from the Singapore Red Cross visited a temporary relief camp in Thalayswa Village, Amarapura Township, Mandalay Region, on 27 May. The visit focused on assessing the use of water filters, distribution of drinking water, and hygiene training provided to volunteers by the Amarapura Township Red Cross Society.

A delegation from the Norwegian Red Cross visited the region earlier. On 22 May, Director of International Programmes and Preparedness Jorgen Haldorsen, Regional Representative for Asia Vinay Sadavarte, and Country Representative Erwin Lloyd Guillergan observed relief activities in Amarapura Township, including the distribution of supplies and clean water.

The following day, the Norwegian team visited Kyaukta Village in Sagaing Township, Sagaing Region. There, they inspected temporary relief camps, a child-friendly centre, a mobile primary healthcare clinic, and a water distribution site. Discussions were held with local teams at each location.

According to MRCS headquarters, the collaboration aims to strengthen the coordination of technical and humanitarian assistance in the ongoing earthquake response.

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