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HEAD OFFICE:                          548 Market Street,
San Francisco, CA 94104         USA

PROJECT OFFICE:                  Pearl Condo, Bldg A, 15 Fl., Kabar Aye Pagoda Rd.,      Yangon, Myanmar

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Category: Timeline Stories

All timeline stories.
Ambassador Nana Danny_s Birthday Donation at Orphanage

Ambassador Nana Danny’s Birthday Donation at Orphanage

June 16, 2024 – Accra, Ghana – The Foundation’s Orphanage Ambassador, Nana Danny Mainoo, graciously chose to celebrate his birthday by giving back to the orphanage at the Royal Seed Home he has long supported, reaffirming his heartfelt commitment to the well-being of vulnerable children and the spirit of compassionate leadership. #hopeforallorphans

The FirstSeed Campaign for Sustainability

The FirstSeed Campaign for Sustainability

June 04, 2024 – San Francisco, USA – #FirstSeed Campaign is the Foundation’s bold step toward empowering orphanages with sustainable gardening practices, enabling them to grow crops and support daily nourishment with dignity and self-reliance. Read More +

April 05, 2024 

Every Drop Counts: A Lifeline for Orphaned Communities

April 05, 2024 – San Francisco, USA – Launching in 2025, H20Hope Campaign is the Foundation’s newest initiative focused on delivering clean water, hygiene education, and sustainable infrastructure to orphanages in need, advancing our mission to build healthier futures for vulnerable children. #H20Hope and #nonprofits Read More +

A Journey of Compassion Foundation Board Member Dr. Jean Luc_s First Visit to Myanmar

A Journey of Compassion: Foundation Board Member Dr. Jean Luc’s First Visit to Myanmar

March 04, 2024 – Twantay Township, Myanmar – On his first visit to the Golden Land of Myanmar, Dr. Jean-Luc Kouyoumji spent meaningful time with the children of Ebenezer Compassion Association, bringing heartfelt engagement while also sharing the Foundation’s upcoming #H20Hope Clean Water Campaign with the caretaker, strengthening our shared commitment to well-being and sustainable support. #hopeforallorphans Read More +

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Strengthening Ties for Border Orphan Support

February 16, 2024 – Mahachai, Samutsakorn, Thailand – The Mary K. Yap Foundation and Labor Protection Network (LPN) discussed a potential partnership to support Burmese orphan children near the Thai-Myanmar border. Photo (R to L): Bheemkhet B, Peter K Yap, Sompong Srakaew (LPN Founder & ED), Akkapon Purnanasamriddhi (G2D CEO), Daw Meme Lwin (Program Manager, Mary K Yap Foundation).

Nine Inspiring Campaigns One Mission Hope for All Orphans

Nine Inspiring Campaigns, One Mission: Hope for All Orphans

February 14, 2024 – San Francisco, CA – Launching a unified movement to uplift orphaned children, the Nine Campaigns initiative spans educational access (#Each1TeachOne, #H.S.Diploma, #Road2Digital), social nourishment (#NourishHope, #TeddyBear4Hold), and 2025 efforts for clean water, sustainable gardens, and vaccinations (#H20Hope#FirstSeed#LifeLine). Read More +

How Volunteering at the Local Orphanage Influenced My Life Positively

How Volunteering at the Local Orphanage Influenced My Life Positively

January 26, 2024 – Paing Htet Kha, a 22-year-old student and freelance English tutor from Yangon, shares how volunteering at a Christmas 2023 orphanage event in Thanlyin—organized by the Mary K. Yap Foundation—deeply transformed him, teaching valuable life lessons in empathy, leadership, and teamwork while also reinforcing his commitment to building a more compassionate and inclusive society. #hopeforallorphans Read More +

Welcoming 2024 with Joy and Unity

Welcoming 2024 with Joy and Unity

 January 02, 2024 – Thanlyin, Yangon, Myanmar – On New Year’s 2024, we celebrated with 50 children from vulnerable families at St. Francis Xavier Church in Thanlyin, sharing joy, music, and hope—thanks to the enduring support of Father Nyan Myint. 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 +

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 +