A 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck central Myanmar on March 28, leaving a trail of devastation in its wake. Over 1,000 people are now reported to have died and thousands have been injured. Experts fear that up to 10,000 people may have lost their lives. Our employees on the ground describe scenes of chaos, fear and great need.

The full extent of the disaster is only gradually becoming apparent. More than half of all houses have been destroyed, hospitals are overcrowded, bridges and roads are impassable. The situation remains unclear – entire villages are cut off from the outside world. And in the middle of it all: People who have lost everything in a matter of moments.