Manila, June 17 (AseanAll) — The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $100 million aid package from the Asian Development Fund (ADF) to deliver integrated humanitarian assistance and build long-term community resilience for the people of Myanmar. The support follows a $3 million emergency relief grant provided after the 7.7-magnitude earthquake that struck Myanmar on 28 March 2025.
Photo source: MYANMAR NATIONAL PORTAL
“This $100 million aid package—ADB’s largest grant for the people of Myanmar—will deliver food, water, shelter, and medical care to families in desperate need, while also supporting long-term livelihoods, jobs, and community resilience,” said ADB President Masato Kanda. “Backed by the ADF, the aid package underscores our commitment to supporting the most vulnerable across Asia and the Pacific.”
Before the earthquake in March, the United Nations’ 2025 Humanitarian Needs and Response Plan for Myanmar estimated that 4.3 million people were in urgent need of aid and social protection. The earthquake drove that figure up to 6.3 million.
Under the aid package, ADB will support emergency shelter, water and sanitation services, food, essential health supplies for women, and trauma counseling, all guided by rapid needs assessment. The package will also repair temporary learning spaces, equip community libraries, train educators, and deliver both cash and in-kind transfers. Through a participatory build-back-better approach, the project will upgrade farm roads, irrigation and drainage systems, and water infrastructure, while training households in climate change adaptation and disaster risk management to strengthen their resilience.
Drawing on its past humanitarian assistance and operations in Myanmar, ADB will combine expertise in agriculture, education, nutrition, and social protection with its established local presence to ensure effective implementation of the aid package. Grant funds will be delivered through the United Nations Development Programme, the United Nations Children’s Fund, and the World Food Programme.
ADB is a leading multilateral development bank supporting inclusive, resilient, and sustainable growth across Asia and the Pacific. Working with its members and partners to solve complex challenges together, ADB harnesses innovative financial tools and strategic partnerships to transform lives, build quality infrastructure, and safeguard our planet. Founded in 1966, ADB is owned by 69 members—50 from the region.
