May 2, 2025 – San Francisco, CA, USA — The Foundation launches #Road2Digital, introducing computer education to children in orphanages across Myanmar. With expert instructors, students will gain hands-on skills in MS Office, internet use, and email. This initiative supports UN Sustainable Development Goal 4, advancing equal access to quality education for all children.

April 10, 2025 – The Foundation is pleased to share the story of Monica Ling Khaw Lam, a 19-year-old who reflects on her journey from Myittar Mon Orphanage to pursuing her dreams in Yangon—grateful for the care of the Sisters and the support of the Mary K. Yap Foundation, which continues to inspire her desire to give back. Read More +

March 25, 2025 – Yangon, Myanmar – The Foundation is deeply grateful to Dr. Philip Charlesworth of the USAID-funded Agriculture and Food Systems Development Activity (ACDI/VOCA) for his generous donation of three laptops and two air conditioners to support our mission of empowering orphanages in need, primarily through our E-Learning programs. #E-Learning

March 6, 2025 – Yangon, Myanmar – Foundation Program Manager Meme Lwin, one of our four orphanage ambassadors in Myanmar and sixteen globally, visited the Home of the Beacon in Yangon—an orphanage with a long history of serving over 80 children and one of 23 that joined a nationwide charity viewing. #hopeforallorphans Read More +

February 26, 2025 – Yangon, Myanmar – The Foundation made its first visit to Agape Child Care Center, a privately managed orphanage an hour from Yangon, where we spent time with 21 children, Executive Director KK Kap, and the Center’s Founder—bringing along essential household items donated by Unilever Myanmar, along with additional contributions to support their daily needs. #hopeforallorphans 

February 22, 2025 – Yangon, Myanmar – The Foundation visited Alpha Educational Center, a privately managed orphanage 90 minutes from Yangon, where founders Ma Deborah Kim—a university Geology  major—and her husband provide shelter and learning for orphaned and vulnerable children; their efforts to build a preschool center reflect the power of community-driven compassion.#hopeforallorphans Read More +

February 20, 2025 – Yangon, Myanmar – Championing a Brighter Future for Orphaned Children – Program Manager Meme Lwin, Orphanage Ambassador Champion Dr. Swe Zin Htaik, and Executive Director Peter K. Yap unite in spreading smiles and sharing hope during a recent meeting dedicated to advancing impactful advocacy. #hopeforallorphans 

February 9, 2025 – San Francisco, CA – The Mary K. Yap Foundation is honored to celebrate the Best Picture nomination at the 66th Myanmar Academy Awards Ceremony, where—among 80 contenders—our internationally award-winning film, produced in partnership with Mandalay Productions and dedicated to advancing the lives of orphaned children in Myanmar, was proudly shortlisted as one of four finalists by the Myanmar Motion Picture Organization. #unbrokenties

February 8, 2025 – Naypyitaw, Myanmar – During our visit to Yadana Philanthropic Education Centre in Naypyitaw, we were inspired by its outstanding Ministry-supported commitment to education, consistently achieving top rates in high school graduation, university placements, and vocational job recruitment for all registered children. #hopeforallorphans

January 28, 2025 – Manila, Philippines – United in Compassion with the Philippines Orphanage Ambassador – In a meaningful and impactful meeting of minds held in Manila, Executive Director Peter K. Yap of the Mary K. Yap Foundation met with one of our esteemed Orphanage Ambassadors from the Philippines to strengthen shared efforts in uplifting orphaned children through compassion-driven and heartfelt collaboration. #hopeforallorphans