MUHAMMADIYAH.OR.ID, MYANMAR — The Muhammadiyah humanitarian team, consisting of Muhammadiyah Aid, the Muhammadiyah Disaster Management Center (MDMC), and the Muhammadiyah Department for Charity Management (Lazismu), delivered emergency aid to supervisors of a recent earthquake in Myanmar.
The 7.7-magnitude quake struck the Sagaing-Mandalay region on March 28, 2025, causing severe destruction. Thousands of people lost their lives, and many more were left without homes. The Muhammadiyah team arrived in Yangon on April 25 and immediately began working with their local partner, Phoenix Association. They also made an official visit to the Indonesian Embassy in Yangon.
Team coordinator Syahri Ramadhan said that after coordinating with various groups, the team focused their emergency response efforts in Nay Pyi Taw, Amarapura Township in Mandalay District, and Sagaing Townships.
“Alhamdulillah, our Muhammadiyah humanitarian team is now in Mandalay. We’ve started distributing cash assistance to people living in tents. This cash can be used for anything they need,” said Syahri.
In addition, the team handed out 200 hygiene kits containing basic items, such as soap, shampoo, detergent, toothpaste, and towels. For shelter needs, they delivered 100 packages of tarps, mats, and ropes. They also gave out 20 sets of cleaning tools, including wheelbarrows, hoes, shovels, rakes, and hammers to help survivors clear debris from damaged buildings.
According to Syahri, with support from Lazismu, the team provided cash assistance of 60,000 Myanmar Kyat (about 500,000 Indonesian Rupiah) to 1,000 families, or around 4,000 individuals, at the San Kay IDPs Camp.
The Muhammadiyah team is scheduled to stay in Myanmar for 14 days, from April 25 to May 7. The team consists of Syahri Ramadhan as coordinator, Dwi Kurniawan handling media and documentation, and Satriyo managing logistics.
During their stay, the team also visited several mosques and refugee camps, including an emergency prayer room in Tharli Saw. Local volunteers from other organizations, such as Kokolwin from the Min Lan Youth Team, have also worked alongside the Muhammadiyah team. Kokolwin expressed his appreciation and said they have been helping store and pack aid supplies at the Basecamp Wash logistics hub, along with volunteers from the Myanmar Red Cross.
Program Director of Lazismu Ardi Lutfi Kautsar said Muhammadiyah presence in Myanmar is part of a broader effort to build international collaboration during humanitarian crises.
“We truly appreciate Indonesian people who trusted us to carry out this mission. Their support made it possible to deliver this aid directly to those who need it most. Without that support, this collaboration wouldn’t have been possible,” said Ardi.
