Hungary to Provide Millions in Emergency Aid to Myanmar Earthquake Survivors
- 2 Apr 2025 6:14 AM
Hungary’s government is providing 5 million forints (EUR 12,420) in emergency humanitarian aid through the Hungary Helps scheme to the survivors of last week’s earthquake in Myanmar, the state secretary in charge of the programme and aid to persecuted Christians said.
The beneficiary of the aid is Caritas Hungary, the aid organisation of the Catholic Church, which, through its local Catholic partner, can deliver the aid directly to those that need it, Tristan Azbej said on Facebook.
The people of Myanmar are not just in need of food, water and medical care, but also hope and solidarity, the state secretary said. "Hungary, building on its Christian values and humanity, stands with those in need at this difficult time," he added.
Azbej noted that last Friday’s 7.7-magnitude earthquake was one of Myanmar’s worst natural disasters of the past century. More than 1,700 people have been confirmed dead, close to 3,400 were injured and 300 people are unaccounted for, he said, adding that experts expect these figures to rise.
The search for survivors and relief efforts are made more difficult by the ongoing civil war and damaged infrastructure, he said.
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MTI - The Hungarian News Agency, founded in 1881.
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