29May2025

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CORPORATE NEWS

#H20Hope: Campaign Goals

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.

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#H20Hope: Clean Water Initiatives

Introducing the Mary K Yap Foundation’s H2OHope Campaign: Fresh Starts, Clean Water for Orphaned Lives

At the Mary K Yap Foundation, we proudly announce the launch of our groundbreaking H2OHope Campaign: Fresh Starts, Clean Water for Orphaned Lives Campaign. This visionary initiative represents a significant step forward in our ongoing commitment to improving the lives of orphanage communities worldwide. With a deep-rooted belief in the transformative power of access to clean and sustainable water, our campaign aims to achieve dual objectives essential for the holistic well-being of these vulnerable populations.

Our primary focus is to establish reliable and safe water sources, ensuring that orphanages have continuous access to clean water for drinking, cooking, sanitation, and other essential needs. We are dedicated to promoting comprehensive water education programs that empower orphanage residents with essential knowledge and skills in water hygiene practices, sanitation, and conservation. Through this multifaceted approach, we strive to create lasting positive change and improve the overall health and quality of life for orphanage communities around the globe.

Key Challenges and Solutions:
  1. Access to Safe and Sustainable Water Sources: One of the critical challenges orphanage communities’ faces is the lack of access to clean and safe water sources. Many orphanages rely on contaminated water, leading to waterborne diseases and health complications among children and staff. To address this challenge, the H2OHope Campaign will work towards implementing sustainable solutions such as water purification systems, well drilling or repairs, and rainwater harvesting systems. By providing reliable access to clean water sources, we aim to improve orphanage communities’ overall health and well-being.
  2. Water Education and Hygiene Promotion: Another critical challenge is the lack of water education and hygiene promotion practices within orphanage communities. Children and caregivers are at risk of waterborne diseases without proper education on handwashing, safe water storage, and basic sanitation measures. Our campaign will focus on educating orphanage communities about the importance of hygiene and sanitation through workshops, training sessions, and educational materials. By empowering orphanage communities with knowledge, we aim to reduce waterborne diseases, improve overall health outcomes, and foster a culture of cleanliness and hygiene.
Our Plan of Action:

The Mary K Yap Foundation and our non-profit partners are committed to taking decisive action to address these water sanitation challenges. Our plan of action for the next three years (covering 2024 to 2026) includes the following work for orphanages in three phases:

      • Collaborating with local communities and experts to assess water needs and implement sustainable solutions.
      • Providing financial support and resources to install water purification systems, repair wells, and establish rainwater harvesting systems.
      • Conducting water education workshops and hygiene promotion campaigns to empower orphanage communities with knowledge and skills.
      • Monitoring and evaluating the impact of our interventions to ensure long-term sustainability and positive outcomes for orphanage communities.

Join us in our fundraising campaign #H20Hope to transform lives through clean water. Together, we can make a meaningful difference in the lives of orphaned children and contribute to a healthier and brighter future for all.