Won Maung Thein came to Scotland from Myanmar as a student 10 years ago and is now a care worker in Ayr. He has called on people to support those affected by the earthquake in his home country. £1m ...

Yesterday, the UK’s Disasters Emergency Committee (DEC), along with World Vision as a key member, launched a nationwide appeal to support the 1.2 million people who have been displaced by the quake.

Phase 1 of the six-month Disasters Emergency Committee (DEC) Myanmar Earthquake Response (April – September) has now come to a successful close, achieving remarkable results across affected ...