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Program Overview for Emergency Relief
The Emergency Relief for Orphanages is an important initiative designed to provide life-saving assistance to children during times of crisis and emergencies. Our efforts aim to distribute relief items, including blankets, rice bags, medical supplies, clean water, canned food, clothing, first aid kits, portable beds, and mobile homes to the remote locations most affected by the crisis.
Reliefs Aids
Reliefs Aids
The Emergency Relief Program under the guidance of the Mary K. Yap Foundation extends its support to orphanages as part of its comprehensive humanitarian efforts. Recognizing the vulnerability of orphaned children during crises and disasters, the program places a special emphasis on ensuring their safety, well-being, and continuity of care.
During emergency relief operations, the Mary K. Yap Foundation works closely with orphanages to assess their immediate needs and provide targeted assistance. This includes delivering essential supplies such as food, water, clothing, and medical supplies to ensure that orphaned children have access to basic necessities during challenging times. The foundation also prioritizes the provision of safe shelter and sanitation facilities to create a secure and hygienic environment for orphanage residents.
Moreover, the program recognizes the unique emotional and psychological needs of orphaned children in crisis situations. To address these aspects, the Mary K. Yap Foundation facilitates psychosocial support services, counseling, and trauma-informed care for orphanage staff and children. By prioritizing mental health and emotional well-being, the program aims to mitigate the impact of trauma and promote resilience among orphanage residents.
In addition to immediate relief efforts, the program supports orphanages in long-term recovery and sustainability. This includes assistance with rebuilding infrastructure, restoring educational and recreational facilities, and providing ongoing support for orphanage operations. By addressing both short-term needs and long-term recovery, the Mary K. Yap Foundation ensures that orphanages can continue their vital role in caring for vulnerable children even in the face of emergencies.
Overall, the Emergency Relief Program led by the Mary K. Yap Foundation demonstrates a commitment to protecting and supporting orphanages as integral components of community resilience and recovery. Through targeted assistance, psychosocial support, and long-term partnership, the program seeks to safeguard the well-being of orphaned children and strengthen the capacity of orphanages to withstand and respond to emergencies effectively.
Emergency Aid for Orphanages:
How can our orphanage pre-register for Emergency Relief Aids?
Please go to the Update Section of the Website Tab. Then, click the Sign-Up Forms Tab. You will select the relevant forms that apply to your orphanage. Kindly send back the completed forms to the email address provided.
Can we receive Relief Aid in the form of Cash Contributions?
Since this is not a cash contribution mandate, the Relief Aid program will not allow our Foundation to disburse cash contributions to orphanages that we support.
Where are the procured items for emergency reliefs stored?
We have two Emergency Relief Depot Centers—one in Madera, CA, and the other at our project offices in Yangon.
Who are the partners supporting our Emergency Relief Aids?
We work with various local and international donors to support our Relief requirements, especially those needed for emergency supplies. Medicine and medical-related products are generously donated by international governments and hospital networks with whom we have affiliations. The Global Aid received from this Relief purpose results from our charitable campaigns of committed donors, business and personal friends, and family contributors.
We want to donate medical and clothing items from our US-based entity. Can your Foundation retrieve these items from our facility?
We can arrange transportation to pick up the donation items anywhere from the major US cities. We would require the in-kind donors to complete the necessary Sign Up Forms. Please send us a photo and a description of what your organization wants to donate.
