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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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CORPORATE NEWS

HNY Greetings from Chairman Dr. Palmer

Happy New Year from the Mary K. Yap Foundation

January 10, 2021

Dear Friends, 

Happy New Year to all our friends and supporters,

As we step into 2021 with renewed hope, the Mary K. Yap Foundation is proud to continue our heartfelt collaboration with Mandalay Productions on the post-production of our upcoming charity film, Myittar. Though the final audio mixing in Thailand, originally scheduled for February 2020, was delayed due to the pandemic, our shared commitment to the project has only grown stronger.

In early March, our teams began scouting for a location to shoot a new music video that beautifully complements the film—centered around the life of an orphan and the enduring power of compassion and resilience. We are hopeful that this creative piece will further amplify Myittar‘s mission to bring visibility to children who are often forgotten.

While travel and in-person gatherings were limited throughout 2020, these challenges gave us the chance to reimagine our outreach and marketing strategies in anticipation of Myittar’s release. By August, we were pleased to complete editing adjustments and submit the film to the Censorship Board in Myanmar—a major step forward despite the year’s uncertainties.

Though we were unable to celebrate Christmas in person with the children at our partnered orphanages, our hearts were certainly with them. We continue to lift them in our thoughts and prayers, and our Rice Donation Program remains ongoing in areas we can safely reach through domestic routes. Every small gesture makes a lasting difference—and we are as committed as ever to showing these children that they are not alone.

On behalf of our Board of Directors and our Yangon team, thank you for believing in our mission. Your support inspires everything we do. Should you need assistance or wish to get involved, our Yangon office remains open and ready to serve. Let’s move forward in 2021 with renewed compassion, purpose, and unity.

Yours truly,

Dr. John Palmer

Chairman of the Board

Mary K. Yap Foundation Board of Directors”