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.

Selection of non profit in support of humanitarian crisis, and specifically for their program to support Ukraine.

Tens of thousands of people have been killed and many more injured after a 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck southern Turkey on Monday, just 50 miles from the Syrian border. Since the earthquake there have been hundreds of aftershocks. The strongest was 7.5 magnitude, adding to the devastation. Many of the hardest-hit communities are in northwestern Syria, where people who have already been displaced several times by the ongoing conflict are among those whose homes were destroyed in the quakes. They are without adequate shelter, food and basic necessities as temperatures plunge well below freezing.

World Humanitarian Day, recognized each year on August 19th, honors humanitarian aid workers for their bravery and sacrifice when providing relief to those in need. Humanitarian relief workers are often exposed to dangerous environments and harsh conditions when providing relief in an effort to ensure the wellness of our world's most vulnerable and reducing suffering, putting their own safety at risk to do so. The following organizations provide humanitarian relief in a multitude of ways to communities around the globe experiencing a crisis. Your donation to this Fund will help these organizations, and the humanitarians who represent them, continue their mission of providing relief to communities impacted by war, poverty, disaster, hunger, illness, and violence in an effort to create a safe and compassionate world for all.

This Humanitarian Relief Fund supports World Central Kitchen, Inc., Save the Children, United States Fund for Unicef, American National Red Cross and Oxfam-America Inc.

Every child has the right to a safe and healthy childhood, and every child deserves to reach their full potential. But across the globe, gender inequalities continue to present considerable challenges for women and girls. Advancing gender equality strengthens economies and builds stable, resilient societies that give all individuals the opportunity to fulfill their potential. While strides have been made to close the gender parity gap, today 119 million girls who should be in secondary school are not. Every year, 12 million girls are married before their 18th birthday. And more than 800 women die each day from preventable complications in pregnancy and childbirth. To tackle the challenges facing women and girls, UNICEF is working around the world to advocate for their rights, to help meet their basic needs, and to expand the opportunities available to them. With your support, UNICEF can continue its efforts to accelerate gender equality and empower girls and women across the globe. Join us in relentlessly pursuing a better world where every woman and girl is healthy, educated, protected, and respected.

World Children's Day, recognized annually on November 20th, advocates for the protection of children's rights without discrimination around the globe. Children experiencing social, economic, cultural, environmental and political strife are in need of support, and the selected nonprofits are doing the critical work to ensure that the rights of children around the world are prioritized and protected.

In the wake of the recent earthquake that struck Myanmar, Thailand and surrounding areas, thousands of families are facing unimaginable hardship—displaced from their homes, in urgent need of food, water, shelter, and medical assistance. The situation is dire, and the time to act is now. The API ERG at the Brattle Group is committed to doing its part to help those affected by this disaster, including several API members who have ties to the areas affected.

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.

Today, millions of children continue to be caught in humanitarian crises that are growing in complexity and scale. Over 473 million children now live in areas affected by conflict. In conflict and disaster, children suffer first and most and are especially vulnerable to disease, malnutrition, and violence. UNICEF works to protect and assist children during emergencies, including refugee and migrant children, children caught in conflict and those affected by natural hazards such as earthquakes, floods, and landslides. We are present in over 190 countries and territories before, during, and after emergencies, preparing, responding, and re-building with local communities. Examples of UNICEF’s humanitarian response include: State of Palestine: The aid blockade since March 2025, combined with more than 18 months of war and surging hostilities has caused devastating physical and mental impacts on children and their families in the State of Palestine, including alarmingly high casualties and displacement. UNICEF and partners are addressing the humanitarian needs of children and their families in a challenging humanitarian and security situation. During the January to March ceasefire, UNICEF scaled up its response and delivered nearly 1,000 truckloads of life-saving supplies into the Gaza Strip. UNICEF and partners had provided safe water to over 1.5 million people, cash assistance to 133,189 people, treated over 6,300 children for acute malnutrition, and vaccinated nearly 603,000 children with polio vaccine. Sudan: Ongoing conflict in Sudan has created one of the world’s largest humanitarian crises for children. Over 15 million children are in need of humanitarian assistance, with 11.3 million people displaced. As of March 2025, UNICEF and partners have screened 1.7 million children under five for malnutrition, with over 100,000 admitted for treatment of severe acute malnutrition, reached 1.2 million children with education opportunities, and provided mental health and psychosocial support to 1.4 million children and caregivers. UNICEF also helped 3 million people gain access to safe water and delivered 850,000 vaccines. Ukraine: UNICEF has been present in Ukraine since 1997 and expanded humanitarian assistance for children and families after the escalation of the war over three years ago. In 2025, UNICEF helped over 1.7 million people access safe water, reached more than 85,000 children with education support, and provided mental health and psychosocial care to over 44,000 children and caregivers, and equipped 900 health facilities received vaccine storage equipment. Inside Ukraine, UNICEF is ensuring children have access to health care, nutrition, education, safe water, mental health support, and more. In refugee hosting countries, UNICEF works with governments and local partners to strengthen national systems that provide refugee children and marginalized children from host communities with quality education, healthcare, and protection services. From to Yemen to Myanmar, Democratic Republic of Congo to Syria, UNICEF is relentlessly responding to emergencies in countries around the world. With your support UNICEF can continue this critical work providing children with lifesaving services.

Every day in the life of a child is important — and every day is an opportunity to pursue relentless action that brings the world closer to a future where every child is healthy and happy. With more than 75 years of expertise, across 190 countries, UNICEF works to protect children’s rights, help meet their basic needs, and expand their opportunities to reach their full potential. Every day, children all over the world trust UNICEF to be there for them. Families trust UNICEF to help ensure their children are nourished, healthy, safe, and educated. Communities trust UNICEF to amplify their voice. Governments trust UNICEF to provide advice and support in shaping policies that affect millions. Partners and donors trust UNICEF to transform funding into effective action for children. UNICEF treasures this trust, and it is this trust that allows UNICEF to deliver lasting change for children. In 2024, among other results, UNICEF and partners reached more than 55 million people with safe drinking water, provided access to primary health care for more than 56 million children and women , and provided more than 34 million children with services for the early detection and treatment of child wasting (severe acute malnutrition) in high-risk settings. In 2025, UNICEF is continuing to work around the clock for children and their families across the world. Every dollar adds up to big impact: • $.85 can provide 50 MUAC bands (tools for the early detection of malnutrition in children 6-59 months) • $2.85 can provide 20 doses of the polio vaccine, or safe water to one child for 1 year • $3 could purchase 1 pack of 10 exercise books • $15 could provide a family with a small tent to act as a temporary shelter • $32 could purchase 1 emergency first aid kit (or 20 cholera testing kits) On behalf of children and families across the globe, thank you for your support.