02Jul2025

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San Francisco, CA 94104         USA

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CORPORATE NEWS

Leadership in Action: Dr. Kouyoumji

Leadership in Action: Dr. Kouyoumji at Ebenezer Compassion Association

Yangon, Myanmar – During March of this year, we welcomed Dr. Jean Luc Kouyoumji, one of the Mary K. Yap Foundation’s  board members, on his first-ever visit to Myanmar. His journey led him to the Ebenezer Compassion Association, located in the remote and peaceful rural setting of Twantay Township, approximately 90 minutes from Yangon. More than just a site visit, this experience became a deeply emotional and eye-opening moment for everyone involved. Dr. Kouyoumji’s presence on the ground brought our mission full circle—from international leadership to local impact—and served as a heartfelt reminder of why our work matters.

The Ebenezer Compassion Association currently cares for around 55 children, each with a unique and often difficult background. Many come from far northern regions of Myanmar, while others are from impoverished nearby villages. Despite these challenges, the home stands as a symbol of safety, love, and new beginnings. The children here are given not only shelter, food, and clothing but also access to education, emotional support, and guidance—essentials that allow them to dream beyond their circumstances. In this quiet but powerful space, they are taught that their past does not define them and that with care and opportunity, their futures can be bright and full of promise.

Listening, Learning, and Leading Forward

#During his visit, Dr. Kouyoumji took time to personally connect with the children—sharing stories, asking questions, and listening intently to their hopes and struggles. His engagement wasn’t passive; he observed the living conditions closely and paid particular attention to two critical needs: access to clean drinking water and mental wellness support for the children and staff. These observations have directly fueled new energy behind our upcoming #H20Hope Clean Water Campaign in 2025, which will aim to bring lasting, life-saving solutions to the communities we serve. Dr. Kouyoumji’s empathetic approach left a powerful impression, reinforcing the idea that leadership grounded in humanity creates lasting change.

Dr. Kouyoumji’s visit is more than a milestone—it’s a statement of our shared commitment to empowering every child through resilience, care, and equal opportunity. His thoughtful presence reaffirmed our direction and gave the local team encouragement to continue their work with renewed purpose. We are incredibly grateful for his visionary leadership, deep compassion, and hands-on involvement. Together, we look forward to transforming insights from this visit into action—expanding the impact of our programs and touching even more lives. With champions like Dr. Kouyoumji beside us, we move forward with confidence, unity, and hope. See Video Highlights  #H20HOPE+

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CORPORATE NEWS

Campaign Goals for Clean Water

H20Hope:  Campaign Goals for a Healthy Clean Water

San Francisco, CA, USA – The Foundation is proud to introduce Campaign 8: H20Hope, a bold step forward in our mission to protect and uplift orphaned children through sustainable access to clean water. Set to launch in 2025, this heartfelt campaign will focus on delivering safe drinking water, enhancing sanitation infrastructure, and promoting hygiene education within orphanages across underserved regions. Our work will begin in Myanmar, where over 100 registered orphanages face daily struggles to access clean water, including eight orphanages we visited over the past year, highlighting the most urgent needs. Clean water is a basic necessity and a gift of dignity, health, and hope for a better tomorrow.

H20Hope is part of our enduring commitment to advancing the United Nations’ 17 Sustainable Development Goals, with a special focus on Goal 6: Clean Water and Sanitation. Every child deserves the right to safe, accessible water, yet today, too many orphaned children live with the constant risks of unsafe water and poor sanitation. Through H20Hope, we respond with action and compassion, determined to bridge this gap and build a foundation of health and opportunity for the children who need it most. Our vision for H20Hope is made possible through the spirit of collaboration. By partnering with donors, strategic partners, and caring communities, we can make clean water more than just a dream – it can become a shared reality. More than installing wells or building systems, this campaign will empower orphanages with hygiene education and long-term maintenance support, creating a cycle of resilience and hope that lasts for generations.

With H20Hope, we are doing far more than quenching thirst—we are nurturing futures. Each drop we deliver echoes with the promise of health, opportunity, and a life free from preventable hardship. Together, we can build a world where every orphaned child in Myanmar, and beyond, wakes up with fresh water, renewed hope, and a future filled with endless possibilities.