Questions around this news
How will the donation support people affected by the Myanmar earthquake?
The THB 1 million donation is intended to support IOM’s emergency response in Myanmar after the earthquake. Thai Union said the contribution would help provide urgent food and medical supplies to affected people, while the funds will also support IOM’s operations as part of the wider humanitarian response.
Who received the donation, and how much was it?
The recipient is the International Organization for Migration (IOM), identified in the release as the UN migration agency. The donation is THB 1 million. IOM Myanmar’s Chief of Mission said the support would strengthen the organization’s capacity to deliver essential assistance, particularly to people most in need.
What does the International Organization for Migration do?
The International Organization for Migration is an intergovernmental organization focused on migration. Its work can include supporting migrants and displaced people, helping governments address migration-related issues, and providing assistance during humanitarian emergencies. Its activities vary according to the needs of affected communities and the circumstances of each crisis.
BANGKOK, THAILAND, April 29, 2025 -- Thai Union Group PCL has donated THB 1 million (approximately USD30,030.03) to the International Organization for Migration (IOM), the UN migration agency, to support emergency relief efforts in Myanmar following the recent devastating earthquake.
Mrs. Chung Man Sammie Ho Dumas, Senior Director, Sustainability and Social Impact at Thai Union, said, "We are deeply saddened by the impact of the earthquake in Myanmar. As part of our ongoing commitment to support communities in crisis, Thai Union is contributing THB 1 million to IOM to help provide urgent food and medical supplies to those affected, regardless of age, gender, or ethnicity."
Mr.Daihei Mochizuki, Chief of Mission at IOM Myanmar, said, "Millions of affected people in Myanmar are in need of assistance. We are grateful for Thai Union's generous support, which will strengthen our capacity to help deliver essential humanitarian assistance to the most vulnerable. IOM’s partnership with Thai Union plays a valuable role in our collective response to this crisis."
The donation will directly support IOM's emergency response operations in Myanmar as part of the broader humanitarian effort. This collaboration underscores the ongoing partnership between Thai Union and the UN, facilitated by IOM, in addressing humanitarian crises.
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At a glance
- Company
- Thai Union Group PCL
- Location
- Bangkok, Thailand
Key figures
- Donation
- THB 1 million
- Approximate USD equivalent
- USD30,030.03
People
- Chung Man Sammie Ho DumasSenior Director, Sustainability and Social Impact at Thai Union
- Daihei MochizukiChief of Mission at IOM Myanmar
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