Help us support our Social Programs
Your donation covers the Social supplies and logistical expenses.
Program Overview for Social
The Foundation orchestrates a myriad of social programs aimed at fostering compassion and love within orphanages. Initiatives such as ‘Teddy Bear Hugs,’ offering comforting stuffed animals, ‘Sketching Hope,’ empowering orphans through art expression, ‘Melody of Joy’ events with passionate volunteers singing together, ‘Festive Christmas’ gatherings, the ‘Little Chef Cookout’ that builds confidence through hands-on cooking, and the ‘First-Time Movie Experience’ that brings cinematic wonder to children—each is designed to enhance and enrich their lives with joy and lasting memories.
Teddy Bear Hugs
Sketching Hope
Melody of Joy
Festive Celebrations
Little Chef Cookout
Movie Experience
Teddy Bear Hugs
Organizing a “Teddy Bear Hug” event at an orphanage is crucial as it provides comfort and emotional support to children who may have experienced loss or trauma, fostering a sense of security and belonging. Additionally, it promotes empathy and compassion among participants, encouraging them to make a positive impact in the lives of these children, creating lasting memories and spreading joy.
Sketching Hope
Organizing a “Sketching Hope” event at an orphanage empowers children to express their aspirations and dreams through art, fostering a sense of hope and possibility for their future. The Foundation provides a platform for them to explore their imagination, develop their artistic skills, and visualize the path they want to take, instilling confidence and motivation to pursue their passions.
Melody of Joy
Our Foundation organizes “Melody of Joy”, a singalong event for children to find solace and emotional release through the power of music, allowing them to express their feelings and experiences in a supportive environment. It creates a sense of unity and joy as they come together to sing, fostering a positive atmosphere and uplifting their spirits, providing a temporary escape from any hardships they may be facing.
Festive Celebrations
Arranging “Festive Celebrations” at an orphanage is of utmost importance as it allows children to find comfort and ease through the power of social engagement with volunteers from the Foundation. By orchestrating these joyous occasions, the Foundation ensures that children experience a warm and inclusive environment that fosters a sense of belonging, enhances their emotional well-being, and creates lasting memories of love and celebration.
Little Chef Cookout
The “Little Chef Cookout” is one of the key confidence-building initiatives by the Mary K. Yap Foundation, designed to empower orphaned children through hands-on culinary activities. With expert chefs from Yangon’s popular restaurants, children gained cooking skills while developing teamwork, communication, and responsibility. The program fostered creativity, discipline, and self-worth in a joyful, supportive setting.
Movie Experience
The “First Movie Experience” initiative brings orphaned children to a movie theater for the very first time, offering them a joyful and transformative escape into the world of storytelling where emotions, imagination, and dreams come alive on the big screen. Through our close partnerships with film producers, theater operators, and business allies, the program cultivates creativity, empathy, and a broader perspective, enriching each child’s emotional and social development.
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
The Answers to Your Questions
Our goal is to create a positive contribution for children under care as well as bring impactful awareness.
Where can orphanages register for the Free Social Programs?
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 needs. Send back the completed forms to the email address provided.
How will your foundation help publicize the extraordinary talents of certain orphan children?
We're always impressed to learn about the uniqueness of talents from our participating orphanages.. Our commitment is to work with your orphanage to ensure sufficient support is available. After careful assessment of the individual talents, we will take great length to introduce to certain individuals and companies who are in a better position to expand to the next level of support.
What is a turn around time to be informed once our interest form has been submitted for the X-Mas with Orphans event?
Due the popularity of this event, we normally reserve the last 15 days in December to host "X-Mas with Orphans" celebration. We select up to 7 orphanages for our visit mostly in the Yangon area. In near future, we look forward to cover a larger area as long as our human resources capacity allow us to manage.
For the Year 2025-2026
PROGRAM SCHEDULE
