Grace Hands Myanmar
Grace Hands Myanmar (GHM) is a local non-profit, non-political, and non-sectarian organization established in 2023. As a faith-based Christian organization, Grace Hands Myanmar is committed to serving vulnerable families and communities in remote and hard-to-reach areas across Mandalay Region and Shan State.
Grace Hands Myanmar provides humanitarian and development support through programs in Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH), Livelihoods, Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR), Child Protection, Education Training. The organization also promotes food and nutrition security, helping communities become resilience.
Who We Are
We are Christian and We value people. We are committed to the poor and follow Jesus Crist.
1. Vision Verse
Deuteronomy 15:10-11
“Give generously to them and do so without a grudging heart; then because of this the Lord your God will bless you in all your work and in everything you put your hand to. There will always be poor people in the land. Therefore I command you to be openhanded toward your fellow Israelites who are poor and needy in your land.”
2. Serving with the Love of Christ
1 Corinthians 16:14
“Do everything in love.”
3. Love for All Humanity Galatians 5:13
“…rather, serve one another humbly in love.”
Our Vision
“Our vision is to restore hope, safety, dignity, and fullness of life to communities affected by disasters and crises.”
Our Mission
Mission is :
To provide timely and equitable humanitarian assistance to vulnerable communities affected by disasters.
To provide opportunities for vulnerable families through housing, livelihood, and psychosocial support for recovery.
To collaborate with local organizations for sustainable and community-led development.
To prioritize the voices and opportunities of the community, ensuring shared prosperity and well-being.
Core Value
Core Values are :
Empathy: Understanding the suffering and difficulties of every individual and providing assistance with a compassionate heart.
Resilience: Encouraging the ability to recover and rebuild effectively, even in the face of disasters.
Dignity: Providing assistance while upholding and respecting the dignity of every individual.
Safety: Creating safe and secure environments to protect communities from harm.
Hope: Building and fostering hope for the future.
Collaboration: Working in partnership with local organizations to aim for sustainable development
Emergency Response by Grace Hands Myanmar to the Central Myanmar Earthquake
Emergency Response by Grace Hands Myanmar to the Central Myanmar Earthquake
Author: Sandar Htun
Date: March 28, 2025
Location: Myanmar
Following a massive 7.7-magnitude earthquake centered around Sagaing, central Myanmar, the local humanitarian organization Grace Hands Myanmar has officially announced its readiness to launch an immediate field response. Amidst this natural disaster, the organization is making every effort to ensure the safety and security of the public and to execute emergency relief operations as quickly as possible.
“Central Myanmar has been hit by a massive earthquake measuring 7.7 on the Richter scale, causing significant damage to numerous families and homes. The affected areas are densely populated, and a quake of this magnitude is likely to have severe impacts. We are trying to verify exact conditions from our field staff and stand ready to respond as soon as the scale and location of the disaster become clearer. Grace Hands Myanmar is deeply concerned about the impact this disaster will have on children and families. Our staff are trained in disaster response and have already mobilized to assess urgent needs. Please keep the survivors and our staff in your prayers,” said U Saw James, Executive Director of Grace Hands Myanmar.
Local communities on the ground are feeling extremely unsafe and are gripped by fear of another imminent earthquake. With minor aftershocks continuing to rattle the region day after day, public anxiety over the possibility of another major tremor is mounting. “Due to the continuous daily aftershocks on the ground, local residents are extremely worried about the possibility of another large earthquake striking,” said U Naing Lin Aung from the Communications Team of Grace Hands Myanmar.
Amidst these complex and challenging circumstances, Grace Hands Myanmar has actively initiated business continuity and disaster preparedness plans to prevent any disruption to its operations. All personnel within Myanmar have been accounted for and confirmed safe, while the security team closely monitors the local situation. The organization places its utmost priority on the well-being and safety of affected children and families.
“We are particularly worried about children who may have been trapped under rubble while traveling to school and separated from their parents. Our immediate priority is to ensure that affected individuals have access to food, shelter, clean drinking water, and healthcare services. Furthermore, it is essential to collaborate closely with local partner organizations to facilitate assistance,” U Saw James added.
To provide prompt humanitarian aid to vulnerable populations in designated target areas, Grace Hands Myanmar has allocated 50% of its organizational funds exclusively for this response. To accurately assess and identify urgent needs on the ground, the organization is working in close cooperation with Community-Based Organizations (CBOs) and local social networks to implement effective relief operations.
For more information, please contact:
Organization: Grace Hands Myanmar Communications Team
Email: info@gracehandsmyanmar.org
Phone Number: 09 425007113
About Grace Hands Myanmar: Grace Hands Myanmar is a local humanitarian organization dedicated to working with vulnerable communities, children, and families to foster life development by addressing the root causes of poverty and injustice. For more information, please visit our official website: https://www.gracehandsmyanmar.org