January 9, 2025 – San Francisco, CA – As part of the Mary K. Yap Foundation’s commitment to social development, we thank our partners and supporters for making the Hope for All Orphan “Movie for Charity” a success, giving 1,300 orphaned youths from 23 orphanages the unforgettable experience of their first cinema screening—reflecting our shared mission to uplift vulnerable communities through compassion and engagement. #hopeforallorphans

December 28, 2024 – Hwabi, Yangon, Myanmar—This Christmas, Serenitee Ayobamidele Yap journeyed from San Francisco back to a beloved orphanage in Yangon, joined by fellow Ambassador Meme Lwin. Together, they filled the day with music, laughter, and stories, reawakening a timeless bond of love, hope, and shared humanity. Read More +

December 28, 2024 – Yangon, Myanmar – The Foundation’s Hope for All Orphans charity movie project is thrilled to partner with Mandalay Productions and Ipanema Kids—a leading Brazilian children’s footwear brand with stores across major Myanmar malls—to bring 55 children from New Life Orphanage in Dala Township, just an hour by boat from Yangon, to J Cineplex (St. John City Mall) for their first-ever movie experience. #hopeforallorphans

December 27, 2024 – Kyauktan, Myanmar – Following the Christmas holiday season, the Mary K. Yap Foundation spent a heartwarming day singing, laughing, and engaging in meaningful activities with 145 orphan girls at St. Mary’s Home in Kyauktan—just an hour outside Yangon—creating cherished memories that carried the spirit of the holidays into the New Year. #hopeforallorphans

December 22, 2024 – Hwabi, Yangon -The Foundation was delighted to visit one of our longest-standing partners, Myittarmone Orphanage in Hwabi, Yangon, where we support over 70 young girls, most of whom are orphans. The visit was made extra special by a surprise appearance from Unbroken Ties lead actor Gin Mung and his spouse, Cing Cing. Read More +

December 19, 2024 – Yangon, Myanmar — We are truly grateful to the National University of Arts and Culture and Auntie Swe Zin Htaik—our dedicated Orphanage Ambassador and the film’s Unit Director—for supporting the premiere event and generously sponsoring her students to experience this inspiring and heartfelt charity film. #hopeforallorphans

December 03, 2024 – Yangon, Myanmar – A heartfelt thank you to all who joined us for the private screening of our Movie for Charity at Mega Ace Cinema. Hosted by the Mary K. Yap Foundation and Mandalay Productions, the event brought together diplomatic and non-governmental organization (NGO) communities to support orphaned children in Myanmar. Your presence highlighted the power of compassion and unity. Read More +

November 6, 2024 – Honey Thein, a 27-year-old marketer from Yangon, shares how discovering the Mary K. Yap Foundation led her to volunteer at the 2023 Christmas “TeddyBear4Hold” event in Thanlyin, where, through cooking, games, and heartfelt connections with children, she experienced the true joy of giving and found a renewed sense of purpose. Read More +

October 19, 2024 – Santa Clara, CA, USA – In a moving display of unity and compassion, Foundation Founder Mary K. Yap and devoted patrons from the Burmese American Catholic Fellowship (BACF) —under the Archdiocese of San Francisco and led by Father Rick Vandewater—graced the California premiere of Unbroken Ties, a powerful charity film dedicated to bringing hope and support to orphaned children in Myanmar. See More +

October 6, 2024 – Los Los Angeles, CA, USA – Unbroken Ties—the Hope for All Orphans charity film supported by the Foundation—was proudly represented at the 15th Awareness International Film Festival. Director Graham Streeter, Producer Alex Lebosq, and Supporting Actress Chrissy Aung stood together, honoring its message and the orphaned children it aims to uplift worldwide. #hopeforallorphans See More +