June 9, 2001 – Daly City, California, USA – The FIRST ANNUAL Charity Fair dedicated to the Orphanage of Saint Francisco of Assisi in Tamwe, Yangon was held at the Little Theater in Serramonte High School, bringing together a compassionate and engaged Burmese community in support of orphaned children through a heartfelt gathering that marked a meaningful step in raising awareness and hope. #hopeforallorphans

March 28, 2026 – Yangon, Myanmar – The Mary K. Yap Foundation’s Executive Director, Mr. Peter K. Yap was graciously invited by Dr. Gregory A. Hedger to attend The International School Yangon (ISY) 7th Annual Fundraising Gala at the Pan Pacific Hotel Yangon. Under the theme “Future Focused, Timeless Care,” the evening celebrated compassion and community service. A respected educational leader at ISY since 2016, Dr. Hedger has championed the Chinthe Fund, supporting three charitable organizations dedicated to vulnerable children, underserved communities, and animal welfare. Pic L-R (Peter Yap, Dr. Gregory Hedger, Mike Simpson.) Read More +

November 10, 2025 — San Francisco, CA, USA— The Mary K. Yap Foundation launches #SketchandHope, one of our six social development programs empowering orphaned children through art, building creativity, confidence, and expression, aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals. #ArtIsMyVoice Read More +

October 24, 2025 – San Francisco, CA, USA — The Foundation proudly marks its first #Road2Digital alliance with Alpha Education Center, supporting disadvantaged and orphaned children in Myanmar. In collaboration with KMD Computer Learning Center, we conducted a 3-day basic computer training for 10 children aged 12 to 17, giving them their first hands-on digital learning experience and inspiring confidence for the future …. Read More +

December 30, 2024 – San Francisco, CA – Looking back this year in 2024, the Mary K. Yap Foundation celebrated a decade-long dream with the nationwide launch of our charity film, bringing over 1,300 orphaned children from 23 orphanages to their first cinema experience, earning global film honors, launching the H2OHope clean water campaign, and advancing our mission to uplift every orphan with love, support, and opportunity. Read More +

December 06, 2024 – San Francisco, CA – The Foundation proudly announces a meaningful collaboration with our Partners of Hope, Corporate Partners, and Social and Religious Organizations—united in their commitment to uplift orphaned children. Together, they support the Movie for Charity Project, an initiative that advances the well-being of orphans through storytelling and compassion. #hopeforallorphans Read More +

December 01, 2024 –Bahan, Yangon, Myanmar – We’re excited to announce the upcoming Charity Bazaar at St. Augustine Catholic Church this December. The event unites church members, community leaders, and NGO friends to support our charity film, dedicated to the future of orphaned children in Myanmar. #hopeforallorphans Read More +

December 10, 2024 – The grand screening of the much-anticipated charity film, Unbroken Ties aka Myittar, at the 780-seat Tamada Movie theater was filled with cherished friends, family, and special guests from our extended community. Among them were 80 orphaned children from our partner organization, St. Mary’s Home, whose attendance we fully sponsored to celebrate this moment of unity, hope, and cinematic impact. Read More +