THAN HTIKE ZAW , Salvary--Gassilloud Pablo｜Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University

【Supported project】Students' Action Support

We would like to express our heartfelt gratitude for the warm support we have received for our research activities.

Following the Myanmar earthquake in March 2025, we conducted a study on the process of trust-building in humanitarian assistance. Drawing on our experience in fundraising efforts within APU and the international Burmese community, we began our research in June 2025 with a literature review and field interviews. We interviewed six leaders of civil society organizations in Myanmar and seventy-eight Burmese donors who contributed to earthquake relief efforts. Using organizational trust theory as our analytical framework, we presented the results at the 9th World Conference on the Social Sciences. Our findings highlighted a “double paradox” in the trust-building process following the disaster.

These achievements were made possible through the generous support of our donors. Presenting our work at an international conference enabled us to receive valuable feedback and expand our network of research collaborators. We are also preparing for submission to a peer-reviewed academic journal, and this experience has greatly contributed to our development as young researchers.

Your support not only sustained our research but also helped advance understanding and peace-building efforts in Southeast Asia. We are deeply grateful for the trust you have placed in us, and we remain committed to pursuing research that contributes meaningfully to society.

We would like to express our heartfelt gratitude for the warm support we have received for our research activities.

Following the Myanmar earthquake in March 2025, we conducted a study on the process of trust-building in humanitarian assistance. Drawing on our experience in fundraising efforts within APU and the international Burmese community, we began our research in June 2025 with a literature review and field interviews. We interviewed six leaders of civil society organizations in Myanmar and seventy-eight Burmese donors who contributed to earthquake relief efforts. Using organizational trust theory as our analytical framework, we presented the results at the 9th World Conference on the Social Sciences. Our findings highlighted a “double paradox” in the trust-building process following the disaster. These achievements were made possible through the generous support of our donors. Presenting our work at an international conference enabled us to receive valuable feedback and expand our network of research collaborators. We are also preparing for submission to a peer-reviewed academic journal, and this experience has greatly contributed to our development as young researchers.

Your support not only sustained our research but also helped advance understanding and peace-building efforts in Southeast Asia. We are deeply grateful for the trust you have placed in us, and we remain committed to pursuing research that contributes meaningfully to society.