August 4, 2017 – Foundation Executive Director Peter K. Yap and volunteer staff member Wai Wai visited Yellow Generation Wave Orphanage in Kyauk Taga Township, Bago Division—an established orphanage located 200 km from the federal capital Naypyidaw—where they donated cash, food, clothing, books, and blankets to support 250 orphaned children. #peterkyap

July 17, 2017 – San Francisco, CA, USA – The 15th Annual Charity Fundraising Fair brought together over 400 friends and family members to support three high school orphan candidates from Myittar Orphanage, with cash contribution, food donors, music, and children’s performances enhancing to a vibrant event focused on funding their final years of education. #H.S.Diploma

December 24, 2016 – During the Christmas holiday, Foundation Ambassador Meme Lwin led the First Annual #TeddyBear4Hold celebration at the all girls MyittarMone Home for orphan children, where 100 teddy bears were gifted alongside a joyful day of reading, creativity, and shared chicken rice meals, refreshments, and desserts. #TeddyBear4Hold

July 9, 2016 – Yangon, Myanmar – During the FOURTEENTH ANNUAL Charity Celebration, Auntie Mary, Founder of the Mary K. Yap Foundation, presented funds from the San Francisco Burmese Community to support the education and well-being of 30 orphaned children at Sacred Heart Church in Sittwe, Rakhine. #hopeforallorphans

April 8, 2016 – The Founder of the Mary K. Yap Foundation, Auntie Mary, along with project staff Zin Marlar and Ko Joseph, graciously welcomed Saya Lay Daw Wunna Thiri—who oversees the care of over 230 youths at the Yandanar Min Za Ri Orphanage and Monastic Education School—and distributed donation funds in support of the children’s well-being. #hopeforallorphans

September 25, 2015- San Francisco, CA – The United Nations launches a new era of Sustainable Development with 17 Global Goals aimed at ending poverty, protecting the planet, and ensuring peace and prosperity for all—an ambitious vision the Mary K. Yap Foundation proudly supports through its aligned mission and ongoing initiatives. #hopeforallorphans

August 1, 2015 – Mary K. Yap, Founder of the Mary K. Yap Foundation, extends her heartfelt gratitude to friends and family whose generous support and presence made the Thirteenth Annual Charity Event in Pyay a meaningful and memorable success. #hopeforallorphans

November 16, 2014 – 10-year-old Youth Ambassador Serenitee Yap of the Mary K. Yap Foundation visited the “Thi La Wah” all-girls monastic school to joyfully launch the One-Stuffed Animal Project for Every Child and personally deliver meaningful donations supporting the school’s educational growth and holistic development. #TeddyBear4Hold  Read More +

June 11, 2014 – The Mary K. Yap Foundation was officially incorporated as a nonprofit organization in the State of Delaware (EIN 47-2687230), with a mission to empower and uplift orphaned children through compassion, education, and opportunity. #HopeForAllOrphans