Myanmar’s Internet Blackout is Costing Lives in Earthquake-hit Areas

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April 3, 2025

We have lots of groups setting up fundraisers and matching the fundraisers with trusted networks. We are also opening up fundraising to accept cryptocurrencies. This fundraising and coordination is done mostly by the communities outside of Myanmar.

But with no internet, it’s difficult to disperse funds and money on the ground. There are journalists and citizens sending footage and groups coordinating on the ground efforts. But it’s also crucial that rescue workers and the communities on the ground have access to proper communications and internet infrastructures, as it is key for collaboration and coordination of efforts.

VIA Rest of World


Read more about Myanmar’s Internet shutdown history in our Pulse Country Report.