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San Francisco, CA 94104         USA

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Category: Timeline Stories

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A Charity Film, Unbroken Ties Debuts at the KKIFF Asian Premiere, Igniting Hope for Orphans

A Charity Film, Unbroken Ties Debuts at the KKIFF Asian Premiere, Igniting Hope for Orphans

September 10, 2024 – Kota Kinabalu, Borneo, Malaysia – As part of the 15th year of the Kota Kinabalu International Film Festival (KKIFF), the Mary K Yap Foundation, in partnership with Mandalay Productions (USA), proudly presented the Asian premiere of Unbroken Ties, a powerful charity film dedicated to advancing hope and opportunity for orphaned children. Read More +

From Orphaned Roots to New Horizons My Lifes Story from the Humble Beginning

From Orphaned Roots to New Horizons: My Life’s Story from the Humble Beginning

July 8, 2023 – The Foundation is pleased to share our second highlight of an orphan story, told in her own words—featuring Teophine, who reflects on her journey from surviving a devastating storm in Myanmar to finding strength, purpose, and hope as she begins her first work experience in the UAE; we first featured her story two years ago, in March 2021. Read More +

The First Annual Chef Cookout Competition

The First Annual Chef Cookout Competition

December 25, 2023 –Yangon, Myanmar – We celebrated the festive season with the ‘Little Chefs Cookout Festival’ at St. Francis Xavier Church in Thanlyin, where, alongside Chief Chef Ma Lay and 16 volunteers, Foundation Orphanage Ambassador Meme Lwin helped inspire 40 children to explore the culinary world and dream of becoming future chefs. Read More +

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Helping Hands for Hope and Dreams at Hope Orphanage

July 24, 2022 – Yangon, Myanmar – At the Hope Orphanage in Yangon, Myanmar, our Program Manager, Meme Lwin, accompanied by dedicated community volunteers, donated rice to support the children’s daily needs and spent a meaningful day engaging with the children, learning about their hopes and dreams, and inspiring them to aspire toward brighter futures. Read More +

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His Imminent Grace Excellency Cardinal Charles Bo Endorses Foundation’s Charity Movie

July 21, 2022 – Yangon, Myanmar – The Foundation proudly received an official endorsement letter from the Roman Catholic Church of Myanmar, personally acknowledged by His Grace Cardinal Charles Bo, in recognition of the Foundation’s “A Hope for All Orphans” Movie for Charity project—an initiative dedicated to uplifting and supporting orphanage communities across Myanmar through awareness, compassion, and sustainable impact.

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Board Member Represents at Global Film Festival in Cannes

May 22, 2022 – Cannes, France, Foundation Board Member Dr. Jean Luc Kouyoumjian and his wife, Josephine, attended the Marché du Film Festival to initiate preparations for the international promotion of the Foundation’s first Movie for Charity project, furthering global awareness and support for orphanage communities. #hopeforallorphans