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San Francisco, CA 94104         USA

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Category: Timeline Stories

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Dancing with Joy at the Royal Seed Home in Accra, Ghana

Dancing with Joy at the Royal Seed Home in Accra, Ghana

April 15, 2023 – Accra, Ghana – Afro dancing is a unique talent joyfully shared by two Ghanaian grown-up orphan girls from the Royal Seed Home with our Orphanage Ambassador, Nana Danny Mainoo. The two young girls recently graduated from a vocational school and dream of becoming successful future entertainers. #hopeforallorphans

Foundation Empowers Orphans with E-Learning Initiative

Foundation Empowers Orphans with E-Learning Initiative

April 15, 2023 – Foundation Executive Director Peter K. Yap and Ghanaian Orphanage Ambassador Danny Mainoo visited the Royal Seed Home Orphanage in Kwaboanta, Ghana—a longstanding institution supporting 100 orphaned children for 20 years—to deliver the Foundation’s first donation and begin planning the development of the country’s inaugural, fully equipped E-Learning Center for youth empowerment. #hopeforallorphans

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Exploring Sustainable E-Learning Center Aids and Designs for Orphanages in Myanmar

April 7, 2023 – Foundation Board Member Dr. Jean-Luc Kouyoumji, Executive Director Peter K. Yap, Program Manager Meme Lwin, and Architect Julien Barchi held their inaugural Zoom discussion to explore innovative design and development options for an E-Learning Children’s Center for Myanmar orphanages, focusing on the sustainable use of the country’s bamboo resources to create an eco-friendly, functional, and inspiring learning environment. #hopeforallorphans

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Expanding Outreach: Foundation Seeks Collaboration with Muslim Orphanage in Thailand

February 19, 2023 – Bangkok, Thailand – Foundation Program Manager Meme Lwin embarked on the organization’s inaugural visit to Bangkok, Thailand, to explore and establish partnerships with the Islamic Center, which provides care and shelter for Muslim orphans, marking a significant step toward expanding our support to diverse orphan communities. #hopeforallorphans

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Guided by Heart: How Charity Became My Paradise

January 18, 2023 – Volunteer Htwe Nandar Aung reflects on a heartfelt journey—from a scorching bus ride in Yangon that reignited memories of her first water donation effort during a 2013 drought, to a recent joyful visit to an orphanage in Thanlyin Township—where she found deep meaning in the simple, selfless acts of giving, reminding us all that true charity lies not in wealth but in the willingness to care. #hopeforallorphans  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. Read More +

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Not Just My Story—But a Message for Every Orphan Child

June 8, 2022 – The Foundation is pleased to share the story of 20-year-old Naw Yu Nadi Lin, who grew up at Myittar Mon Orphanage and now works in the UAE, where she’s doing her best to support others in need—a heartfelt journey of resilience, gratitude, and giving back, shaped by the love, guidance, and belief of Sisters and supporters who helped her along the way. Read More + 

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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  Read More +

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Board Adopts New Norm, Unveils 5-Year Development Plan

April 22, 2022 – San Francisco, CA – The Foundation’s Board of Directors, adapting to the new norm of remote meetings during the COVID period, convened to outline impactful five-year plans focused on establishing innovative E-Learning Centers and Clean Water Initiatives through strategic partnerships with the private sector. #hopeforallorphans