In the wake of the recent devastating earthquake in Myanmar, thousands of lives have been disrupted. Families have lost homes, communities are without access to clean water and medical care, and local infrastructure is in crisis. For donors looking to respond quickly and effectively, a Donor-Advised Fund (DAF) can be a powerful tool for delivering critical aid where it is needed most.
🆘 Why Immediate Support Matters
Natural disasters like earthquakes disproportionately affect vulnerable communities—and in Myanmar, political instability and limited infrastructure amplify the impact. Humanitarian organizations on the ground are working to provide:
Emergency medical assistance
Clean water and sanitation
Temporary shelter
Food and basic necessities
Support for displaced families
These organizations need flexible, rapid funding—and that’s exactly where your DAF can make a difference.
💡 How to Use Your DAF for Earthquake Relief in Myanmar
If you have a Donor-Advised Fund, here’s how you can respond today:
1. Identify High-Impact Relief Organizations
Look for nonprofits with experience in emergency response and existing operations in Southeast Asia or Myanmar specifically. Some examples may include:
Médecins Sans Frontières (Doctors Without Borders)
Local Myanmar-based NGOs (if they have 501(c)(3) partners or Fiscal Sponsors in the U.S.)
UI Charitable can help you vet and recommend qualified organizations aligned with your giving goals.
2. Submit a Grant Recommendation
Log into your UI Donor-Advised Dashboard and submit a grant to a qualified organization responding to the Myanmar earthquake. Be sure to:
Designate the grant for “Myanmar Earthquake Relief”
Choose “where most needed” if the organization has broad emergency response efforts
Indicate whether you want to remain anonymous or be recognized for your gift
3. Consider an Immediate or Recurring Grant
While one-time grants are helpful, recurring support can help fund longer-term recovery and rebuilding efforts. Earthquakes leave behind more than immediate damage—they create long-lasting economic and emotional disruption.
🤝 How UI Charitable Can Help
At UI Charitable, we specialize in responsive, values-aligned philanthropy. If you’re unsure where to give, how to vet organizations, or want to support locally led initiatives, our team can help:
Recommend trusted nonprofit partners
Coordinate emergency grantmaking through your Donor-Advised Fund
Connect you to Fiscal Sponsorships for grassroots aid
Guide you in creating high-impact, tax-smart giving strategies
You can also support pre-approved projects focused on disaster relief in Southeast Asia via our Giving Opportunities page on our website.
🧭 Strategic Giving with Compassion
Your Donor-Advised Fund gives you a unique advantage in times like this:
✅ Immediate response without liquidating personal assets
✅ Flexibility to support vetted international and grassroots relief organizations
✅ Potential to support long-term recovery, not just short-term aid
✅ Tax-deductible contributions already set aside
By using your Donor-Advised Fund to respond to the Myanmar earthquake, you are not just giving—you’re restoring, rebuilding, and standing in solidarity with a community in crisis.
📩 Ready to Take Action?
To recommend a grant for Myanmar earthquake relief or receive help identifying organizations, reach out to support@uicharitable.org or log in to your DAF portal today.
Together, we can bring hope and healing—one grant at a time.
