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 +

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 +

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 +

September 27, 2024 – Taungoo, Yangon, Myanmar – Here is a joyous photo capturing the program management team warmly embracing orphaned children as they stepped forward from the very heart of resilience—emerging from the storm-battered halls of Sacred Heart Church, where hope was rekindled in every shared moment on the church compound grounds, just weeks after the September month’s devastation of Typhoon Yagi. #hopeforallorphans

September 26, 2024 – Taungoo, Myanmar – In the wake of Typhoon Yagi, our Orphanage Ambassador, MeMe Lwin, and dedicated in-country volunteers swiftly mobilized to the hardest-hit orphanages, compassionately delivering urgent relief and standing firmly in solidarity with the children in their time of greatest need. #orphanrelief   Read More +

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 +

August 25, 2024 – Bahan, Yangon, Myanmar – During a one-day charity bazaar filled with community spirit, compassion, and purpose, the Foundation proudly hosted a booth at St. Augustine Catholic Church to welcome volunteers committed to supporting orphanages through our ongoing social development programs. #hopeforallorphans Read More +

August 05, 2024 – Yangon, Myanmar – The Articles for the Myanmar Orphan Children Association (MOCA) are in final discussion to establish a dedicated and sustainable local association, with the Mary K. Yap Foundation set to proudly serve as a founding member alongside committed local and international directors, uniting efforts to champion the well-being of orphanages and accelerate transformative hope for all current and future orphan initiatives. #hopeforallorphans