～Tokyo Soteria’s Initiatives and Future Action Plan～
On March 28, 2025, a magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck central Myanmar, resulting in many casualties and forcing numerous people to continue living in evacuation shelters.
The Non-Profit Organization Tokyo Soteria has been working to support community living for people with disabilities in Myanmar. In response to this disaster, we will not only solicit donations but also engage in various forms of support, particularly for people with disabilities and socially vulnerable individuals who are less likely to receive assistance.
Survey
We express our heartfelt sympathy to those affected by the Myanmar earthquake in March 2025. We, NPO Tokyo Soteria, are engaged in activities related to mental health and welfare for people with mental disabilities. This survey aims to understand the difficulties faced by those affected, particularly regarding mental health and disabilities, and to connect them with necessary support.
Tokyo Soteria Emergency Support Action Plan
- Information Dissemination and Awareness Activities
- We will share the current situation in the affected areas and the difficulties faced by people with disabilities through the official Tokyo Soteria website and social media channels.
- We will conduct emergency reports and study sessions for related organizations and supporters.
- Collaboration and Hearing with Local Stakeholders
- We will coordinate with local NGOs, disability organizations, and medical institutions to gather information on necessary support.
- We will compile a list of support needs to ensure swift assistance.
- Material Support (Second Phase)
- Once the local logistics situation is established, we will provide material support such as food, daily necessities, and medical supplies.
- We will call for the provision of supplies specifically for people with disabilities in collaboration with welfare facilities and partner companies.
- Consideration of Human Resource Support Programs
- After confirming local safety conditions, we will consider short-term dispatch programs of welfare and medical staff from Japan.
- In the long term, we aim to develop human resource exchange and training projects between Japan and Myanmar.
- Collaboration with the Myanmar Community in Japan
- We will work with the Myanmar community in Japan to support families and evacuees and provide information.
- We will expand the network of supporters.
- Policy Proposals and Social Communication
- We will submit a petition to the Japanese government and international organizations, calling for focused support for people with disabilities and socially vulnerable individuals.
- We will communicate the difficult situation of disaster survivors with disabilities to society through welfare-related media and other channels.
In Conclusion
Tokyo Soteria will continue to collect the “silent voices” that are not reached by financial assistance and pursue multifaceted support activities to ensure that necessary aid reaches those in need.
We sincerely ask for your continued understanding and cooperation.