Over a 24-year timeline of dedicated service, collaboration, and giving back, the Mary K Yap Foundation has partnered with 100+ orphanages across Myanmar and Ghana, introducing impactful programs to advance the well-being of needy orphan children.
April 10, 2025 - The Foundation is pleased to share the story of Monica Ling Khaw Lam, a 19-year-old who reflects on her journey from Myittar Mon Orphanage to pursuing her dreams in Yangon—grateful for the care of the Sisters and the support of the Mary K. Yap Foundation, which continues to inspire her desire to give back. Read More +
March 25, 2025 - Yangon, Myanmar - The Foundation is deeply grateful to Dr. Philip Charlesworth of the USAID-funded Agriculture and Food Systems Development Activity (ACDI/VOCA) for his generous donation of three laptops and two air conditioners to support our mission of empowering orphanages in need, primarily through our E-Learning programs. #E-Learning
March 6, 2025 - Yangon, Myanmar - Foundation Program Manager Meme Lwin, one of our four orphanage ambassadors in Myanmar and sixteen globally, visited the Home of the Beacon in Yangon—an orphanage with a long history of serving over 80 children and one of 23 that joined a nationwide charity viewing. #hopeforallorphans Read More +
February 26, 2025 - Yangon, Myanmar - The Foundation made its first visit to Agape Child Care Center, a privately managed orphanage an hour from Yangon, where we spent time with 21 children, Executive Director KK Kap, and the Center’s Founder—bringing along essential household items donated by Unilever Myanmar, along with additional contributions to support their daily needs. #hopeforallorphans
February 22, 2025 - Yangon, Myanmar - The Foundation visited Alpha Educational Center, a privately managed orphanage 90 minutes from Yangon, where founders Ma Deborah Kim—a university Geology major—and her husband provide shelter and learning for orphaned and vulnerable children; their efforts to build a preschool center reflect the power of community-driven compassion. #hopeforallorphans Read More +
February 20, 2025 - Yangon, Myanmar - Championing a Brighter Future for Orphaned Children – Program Manager Meme Lwin, Orphanage Ambassador Champion Dr. Swe Zin Htaik, and Executive Director Peter K. Yap unite in spreading smiles and sharing hope during a recent meeting dedicated to advancing impactful advocacy. #hopeforallorphans
February 9, 2025 - San Francisco, CA - The Mary K. Yap Foundation is honored to celebrate the Best Picture nomination at the 66th Myanmar Academy Awards Ceremony, where—among 80 contenders—our internationally award-winning film, produced in partnership with Mandalay Productions and dedicated to advancing the lives of orphaned children in Myanmar, was proudly shortlisted as one of four finalists by the Myanmar Motion Picture Organization. #unbrokenties
February 8, 2025 - Naypyitaw, Myanmar - During our visit to Yadana Philanthropic Education Centre in Naypyitaw, we were inspired by its outstanding Ministry-supported commitment to education, consistently achieving top rates in high school graduation, university placements, and vocational job recruitment for all registered children. #hopeforallorphans
January 28, 2025 - Manila, Philippines – United in Compassion with the Philippines Orphanage Ambassador – In a meaningful and impactful meeting of minds held in Manila, Executive Director Peter K. Yap of the Mary K. Yap Foundation met with one of our esteemed Orphanage Ambassadors from the Philippines to strengthen shared efforts in uplifting orphaned children through compassion-driven and heartfelt collaboration. #hopeforallorphans
January 18, 2025 - Yangon, Myanmar - Spotlighting the spirit of selfless giving, Orphanage Ambassadors Meme Lwin and Jay Edwin joined 28-year-old artist, singer, and Japanese language instructor Ma Thazin in celebrating her birthday at Amazing Home Orphanage, bringing warmth, smiles, and heartfelt joy to 76 children in a truly caring gesture. Read More +
January 9, 2025 - San Francisco, CA – As part of the Mary K. Yap Foundation’s commitment to social development, we thank our partners and supporters for making the Hope for All Orphan “Movie for Charity” a success, giving 1,300 orphaned youths from 23 orphanages the unforgettable experience of their first cinema screening—reflecting our shared mission to uplift vulnerable communities through compassion and engagement. #hopeforallorphans
December 30, 2024 - San Francisco, CA - Looking back this year in 2024, the Mary K. Yap Foundation celebrated a decade-long dream with the nationwide launch of our charity film, bringing over 1,300 orphaned children from 23 orphanages to their first cinema experience, earning global film honors, launching the H2OHope clean water campaign, and advancing our mission to uplift every orphan with love, support, and opportunity. Read More +
December 28, 2024 - Hwabi, Yangon, Myanmar—This Christmas, Serenitee Ayobamidele Yap journeyed from San Francisco back to a beloved orphanage in Yangon, joined by fellow Ambassador Meme Lwin. Together, they filled the day with music, laughter, and stories, reawakening a timeless bond of love, hope, and shared humanity. Read More +
December 28, 2024 - Yangon, Myanmar – The Foundation’s Hope for All Orphans charity movie project is thrilled to partner with Mandalay Productions and Ipanema Kids—a leading Brazilian children’s footwear brand with stores across major Myanmar malls—to bring 55 children from New Life Orphanage in Dala Township, just an hour by boat from Yangon, to J Cineplex (St. John City Mall) for their first-ever movie experience. #hopeforallorphans
December 27, 2024 - Kyauktan, Myanmar – Following the Christmas holiday season, the Mary K. Yap Foundation spent a heartwarming day singing, laughing, and engaging in meaningful activities with 145 orphan girls at St. Mary’s Home in Kyauktan—just an hour outside Yangon—creating cherished memories that carried the spirit of the holidays into the New Year. #hopeforallorphans
December 22, 2024 - Hwabi, Yangon -The Foundation was delighted to visit one of our longest-standing partners, Myittarmone Orphanage in Hwabi, Yangon, where we support over 70 young girls, most of whom are orphans. The visit was made extra special by a surprise appearance from Unbroken Ties lead actor Gin Mung and his spouse, Cing Cing. Read More +
December 19, 2024 - Yangon, Myanmar — We are truly grateful to the National University of Arts and Culture and Auntie Swe Zin Htaik—our dedicated Orphanage Ambassador and the film’s Unit Director—for supporting the premiere event and generously sponsoring her students to experience this inspiring and heartfelt charity film. #hopeforallorphans
December 10, 2024 - The grand screening of the much-anticipated charity film, Unbroken Ties aka Myittar, at the 780-seat Tamada Movie theater was filled with cherished friends, family, and special guests from our extended community. Among them were 80 orphaned children from our partner organization, St. Mary’s Home, whose attendance we fully sponsored to celebrate this moment of unity, hope, and cinematic impact. Read More +
December 06, 2024 - San Francisco, CA - The Foundation proudly announces a meaningful collaboration with our Partners of Hope, Corporate Partners, and Social and Religious Organizations—united in their commitment to uplift orphaned children. Together, they support the Movie for Charity Project, an initiative that advances the well-being of orphans through storytelling and compassion. #hopeforallorphans Read More +
December 03, 2024 - Yangon, Myanmar – A heartfelt thank you to all who joined us for the private screening of our Movie for Charity at Mega Ace Cinema. Hosted by the Mary K. Yap Foundation and Mandalay Productions, the event brought together diplomatic and non-governmental organization (NGO) communities to support orphaned children in Myanmar. Your presence highlighted the power of compassion and unity. Read More +
December 01, 2024 -Bahan, Yangon, Myanmar – We’re excited to announce the upcoming Charity Bazaar at St. Augustine Catholic Church this December. The event unites church members, community leaders, and NGO friends to support our charity film, dedicated to the future of orphaned children in Myanmar. #hopeforallorphans Read More +
November 6, 2024 - Honey Thein, a 27-year-old marketer from Yangon, shares how discovering the Mary K. Yap Foundation led her to volunteer at the 2023 Christmas "TeddyBear4Hold" event in Thanlyin, where, through cooking, games, and heartfelt connections with children, she experienced the true joy of giving and found a renewed sense of purpose. Read More +
October 19, 2024 - Santa Clara, CA, USA – In a moving display of unity and compassion, Foundation Founder Mary K. Yap and devoted patrons from the Burmese American Catholic Fellowship (BACF) —under the Archdiocese of San Francisco and led by Father Rick Vandewater—graced the California premiere of Unbroken Ties, a powerful charity film dedicated to bringing hope and support to orphaned children in Myanmar. See More +
October 6, 2024 -Los Bahan, Yangon, Myanmar – We’re excited to announce the upcoming Charity Bazaar at St. Augustine Catholic Church this December. The festive event unites church members, local community leaders, and valued NGO friends to support our charity film, lovingly dedicated to the hopeful future of orphaned children in Myanmar. #hopeforallorphans See More +
September 27, 2024 - Taungoo, Yangon, Myanmar - Here is a joyous photo capturing the program management team warmly embracing orphaned children as they stepped forward from the very heart of resilience—emerging from the storm-battered halls of Sacred Heart Church, where hope was rekindled in every shared moment on the church compound grounds, just weeks after the September month’s devastation of Typhoon Yagi. #hopeforallorphans
September 26, 2024 - Taungoo, Myanmar – In the wake of Typhoon Yagi, our Orphanage Ambassador, MeMe Lwin, and dedicated in-country volunteers swiftly mobilized to the hardest-hit orphanages, compassionately delivering urgent relief and standing firmly in solidarity with the children in their time of greatest need. #orphanrelief Read More +
September 10, 2024 - Kota Kinabalu, Borneo, Malaysia – As part of the 15th year of the Kota Kinabalu International Film Festival (KKIFF), the Mary K Yap Foundation, in partnership with Mandalay Productions (USA), proudly presented the Asian premiere of Unbroken Ties, a powerful charity film dedicated to advancing hope and opportunity for orphaned children. Read More +
August 25, 2024 - Bahan, Yangon, Myanmar – During a one-day charity bazaar filled with community spirit, compassion, and purpose, the Foundation proudly hosted a booth at St. Augustine Catholic Church to welcome volunteers committed to supporting orphanages through our ongoing social development programs. #hopeforallorphans Read More +
August 05, 2024 - Yangon, Myanmar – The Articles for the Myanmar Orphan Children Association (MOCA) are in final discussion to establish a dedicated and sustainable local association, with the Mary K. Yap Foundation set to proudly serve as a founding member alongside committed local and international directors, uniting efforts to champion the well-being of orphanages and accelerate transformative hope for all current and future orphan initiatives. #hopeforallorphans
June 16, 2024 - Accra, Ghana – The Foundation’s Orphanage Ambassador, Nana Danny Mainoo, graciously chose to celebrate his birthday by giving back to the orphanage at the Royal Seed Home he has long supported, reaffirming his heartfelt commitment to the well-being of vulnerable children and the spirit of compassionate leadership. #hopeforallorphans
April 05, 2024 - San Francisco, USA – Launching in 2025, H20Hope Campaign is the Foundation’s newest initiative focused on delivering clean water, hygiene education, and sustainable infrastructure to orphanages in need, advancing our mission to build healthier futures for vulnerable children. #H20Hope and #nonprofits Read More +
March 04, 2024 - Twantay Township, Myanmar – On his first visit to the Golden Land of Myanmar, Dr. Jean-Luc Kouyoumji spent meaningful time with the children of Ebenezer Compassion Association, bringing heartfelt engagement while also sharing the Foundation’s upcoming #H20Hope Clean Water Campaign with the caretaker, strengthening our shared commitment to well-being and sustainable support. #hopeforallorphans Read More +
February 16, 2024 – Mahachai, Samutsakorn, Thailand – The Mary K. Yap Foundation and Labor Protection Network (LPN) recently discussed a potential partnership to jointly support Burmese orphan children near the Thai-Myanmar border. Photo (R to L): Bheemkhet B, Peter K Yap, Sompong Srakaew (LPN Founder & ED), Akkapon Purnanasamriddhi (G2D CEO), Daw Meme Lwin (Program Manager, Mary K Yap Foundation). #hopeforallorphans
February 14, 2024 - San Francisco, CA - Launching a unified movement to uplift orphaned children, the Nine Campaigns initiative spans educational access (#Each1TeachOne, #H.S.Diploma, #Road2Digital), social nourishment (#NourishHope, #TeddyBear4Hold), and 2025 efforts for clean water, sustainable gardens, and vaccinations (#H20Hope, #FirstSeed, #LifeLine). Read More +
January 26, 2024 - Paing Htet Kha, a 22-year-old student and freelance English tutor from Yangon, shares how volunteering at a Christmas 2023 orphanage event in Thanlyin—organized by the Mary K. Yap Foundation—deeply transformed him, teaching valuable life lessons in empathy, leadership, and teamwork while also reinforcing his commitment to building a more compassionate and inclusive society. #hopeforallorphans Read More +
January 02, 2024 - Thanlyin, Yangon, Myanmar - On New Year’s 2024, we celebrated with 50 children from vulnerable families at St. Francis Xavier Church in Thanlyin, sharing joy, music, and hope—thanks to the enduring support of Father Nyan Myint. Read More +
December 25, 2023 -Yangon, Myanmar – We celebrated the festive season with the 'Little Chefs Cookout Festival' at St. Francis Xavier Church in Thanlyin, where, alongside Chief Chef Ma Lay and 16 volunteers, Foundation Orphanage Ambassador Meme Lwin helped inspire 40 children to explore the culinary world and dream of becoming future chefs. Read More +
August 04, 2023 - San Francisco, USA – #FirstSeed Campaign is the Foundation’s bold step toward empowering orphanages with sustainable gardening practices, enabling them to grow crops and support daily nourishment with dignity and self-reliance. Read More +
July 8, 2023 - The Foundation is pleased to share our second highlight of an orphan story, told in her own words—featuring Teophine, who reflects on her journey from surviving a devastating storm in Myanmar to finding strength, purpose, and hope as she begins her first work experience in the UAE; we first featured her story two years ago, in March 2021. Read More +
April 15, 2023 - Accra, Ghana – Afro dancing is a unique talent joyfully shared by two Ghanaian grown-up orphan girls from the Royal Seed Home with our Orphanage Ambassador, Nana Danny Mainoo. The two young girls recently graduated from a vocational school and dream of becoming successful future entertainers. #hopeforallorphans
April 15, 2023 - Foundation Executive Director Peter K. Yap and Ghanaian Orphanage Ambassador Danny Mainoo visited the Royal Seed Home Orphanage in Kwaboanta, Ghana—a longstanding institution supporting 100 orphaned children for 20 years—to deliver the Foundation’s first donation and begin planning the development of the country’s inaugural, fully equipped E-Learning Center for youth empowerment. #hopeforallorphans
April 7, 2023 - Foundation Board Member Dr. Jean-Luc Kouyoumji, Executive Director Peter K. Yap, Program Manager Meme Lwin, and Architect Julien Barchi held their inaugural Zoom discussion to explore innovative design and development options for an E-Learning Children’s Center for Myanmar orphanages, focusing on the sustainable use of the country’s bamboo resources to create an eco-friendly, functional, and inspiring learning environment. #hopeforallorphans
February 19, 2023 - Bangkok, Thailand – Foundation Program Manager Meme Lwin embarked on the organization’s inaugural visit to Bangkok, Thailand, to explore and establish partnerships with the Islamic Center, which provides care and shelter for Muslim orphans, marking a significant step toward expanding our support to diverse orphan communities. #hopeforallorphans
January 18, 2023 - Volunteer Htwe Nandar Aung reflects on a heartfelt journey—from a scorching bus ride in Yangon that reignited memories of her first water donation effort during a 2013 drought, to a recent joyful visit to an orphanage in Thanlyin Township—where she found deep meaning in the simple, selfless acts of giving, reminding us all that true charity lies not in wealth but in the willingness to care. #hopeforallorphans Read More +
July 24, 2022 - Yangon, Myanmar - At the Hope Orphanage in Yangon, Myanmar, our Program Manager, Meme Lwin, accompanied by dedicated community volunteers, donated rice to support the children’s daily needs and spent a meaningful day engaging with the children, learning about their hopes and dreams, and inspiring them to aspire toward brighter futures. Read More +
July 21, 2022 - Yangon, Myanmar - The Foundation proudly received an official endorsement letter from the Roman Catholic Church of Myanmar, personally acknowledged by His Grace Cardinal Charles Bo, in recognition of the Foundation’s "A Hope for All Orphans" Movie for Charity project—an initiative dedicated to uplifting and supporting orphanage communities across Myanmar through awareness, compassion, and sustainable impact. Read More +
June 8, 2022 - The Foundation is pleased to share the story of 20-year-old Naw Yu Nadi Lin, who grew up at Myittar Mon Orphanage and now works in the UAE, where she’s doing her best to support others in need—a heartfelt journey of resilience, gratitude, and giving back, shaped by the love, guidance, and belief of Sisters and supporters who helped her along the way. Read More +
May 22, 2022 - Cannes, France, Foundation Board Member Dr. Jean Luc Kouyoumjian and his wife, Josephine, attended the Marché du Film Festival to initiate preparations for the international promotion of the Foundation’s first Movie for Charity project, furthering global awareness and support for orphanage communities. #hopeforallorphans Read More +
April 22, 2022 - San Francisco, CA - The Foundation’s Board of Directors, adapting to the new norm of remote meetings during the COVID period, convened to outline impactful five-year plans focused on establishing innovative E-Learning Centers and Clean Water Initiatives through strategic partnerships with the private sector. #hopeforallorphans
March 23, 2022 - Yangon, Myanmar – The Foundation’s film partner, Mandalay Productions, received the official Film Censorship Certificate from the MMPDO’s Censorship Board, granting final approval and nationwide theatrical release clearance for our first charity film, Myittar, which tells a moving story of love, hope, and resilience. #hopeforallorphans
March 06, 2022 - Bangkok, Thailand – After a two-year COVID-19 delay, the Foundation’s film partner, Mandalay Production LLC, successfully completed final post-production edits of our anticipated charity film—including Dolby 7.1 sound, multilingual subtitles, and DCP creation—with proceeds from ticket sales and global streaming dedicated to supporting vital orphanage programs and long-term empowerment initiatives worldwide. #unbrokenties
December 31, 2021 - During a recent visit to Parami Orphanage in Dala Township, Yangon Region, the Foundation observed the orphanage’s commitment to sustainability through its small-scale garden—capable of producing daily essentials to help nourish the children and maintain self-sufficiency—and is now exploring opportunities to support Parami and similar orphanages in expanding their sustainable gardening programs for long-term impact. #FirstSeed Read More +
August 7, 2021 - We celebrate the life of Mr. Edward Thaung, who served as a valued board member of the Foundation from 2018 to 2021, where he providing indispensable legal advice on all regulatory affairs and compliance matters in Myanmar, significantly contributing to the organization’s governance and integrity. Read More +
June 4, 2020 - In Shawpyithar, Yangon, the Foundation provides monthly rice donations to Gailee Orphanage, where Pastor Saw, founder and gatekeeper, lovingly cares for 33 children—including 15 orphans aged 4 to 16—with generous support covering up to six full months of essential nourishment and daily sustenance needs. #nourishhope
August 13, 2019 - The Foundation is pleased to announce that the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has officially granted approval for the legal rights and trademark protection of the Mary K. Yap Foundation logo, proudly recognizing it as a registered symbol of our mission, values, and organizational identity worldwide. #hopeforallorphans
March 2, 2019 - The Foundation, in partnership with our film production house Mandalay Productions, hosted a "Meet the Stars" Movie for Charity event at Skyline College in San Bruno, CA, where Foundation Chairman, Dr. John Palmer and Executive Producer Peter K. Yap were joined by cast and crew members Htun Eindra Bo, Gin Mung, May Maung, and Meme Lwin (script supervisor) to connect with supporters and celebrate the mission behind the film. Read More +
July 2, 2019 - The Foundation is proud to present the opening scene of our first Movie for Charity project, Myittar (also known as Unbroken Ties), filmed at the Sacred Heart Church in Kyauktan, Thanlyin, in a real orphanage setting with an authentic cast of orphaned children, aiming to share a message of love, hope, and support for their advancement, with the film scheduled to complete post-production by the end of 2019. #unbrokenties
December 22, 2018 - The Foundation proudly hosted its 3rd Annual TeddyBear4Hold celebration at the Myittar Mon all-girls orphanage in Hmawbi, Yangon—a heartwarming, day-long get-together filled with shared laughter, warm hugs, and joyful memories, as volunteers and children came together in the spirit of care and companionship. #memelwin #TeddyBear4Hold
December 25, 2017 - Yangon, Myanmar – Over 200 children received Christmas presents and their favorite stuffed animals from Santa Claus, portrayed by English teacher Steve Sagenseller, during a joyful and heartwarming celebration at St. Francis Xavier in Thanlyin, Yangon, where our 20-member volunteer team was joined by Myanmar Academy Award winner Auntie Shwe Zin Htaike and Austrian celebrity DJ Anna Red. #hopeforallorphans
August 4, 2017 - Foundation Executive Director Peter K. Yap and volunteer staff member Wai Wai visited Yellow Generation Wave Orphanage in Kyauk Taga Township, Bago Division—an established orphanage located 200 km from the federal capital Naypyidaw—where they donated cash, food, clothing, books, and blankets to support 250 orphaned children. #peterkyap
July 17, 2017 - San Francisco, CA, USA - The 15th Annual Charity Fundraising Fair brought together over 400 friends and family members to support three high school orphan candidates from Myittar Orphanage, with cash contribution, food donors, music, and children's performances enhancing to a vibrant event focused on funding their final years of education. #H.S.Diploma
December 24, 2016 - During the Christmas holiday, Foundation Ambassador Meme Lwin led the First Annual #TeddyBear4Hold celebration at the all girls MyittarMone Home for orphan children, where 100 teddy bears were gifted alongside a joyful day of reading, creativity, and shared chicken rice meals, refreshments, and desserts. #TeddyBear4Hold
July 9, 2016 - Yangon, Myanmar - During the FOURTEENTH ANNUAL Charity Celebration, Auntie Mary, Founder of the Mary K. Yap Foundation, presented funds from the San Francisco Burmese Community to support the education and well-being of 30 orphaned children at Sacred Heart Church in Sittwe, Rakhine. #hopeforallorphans
April 8, 2016 - The Founder of the Mary K. Yap Foundation, Auntie Mary, along with project staff Zin Marlar and Ko Joseph, graciously welcomed Saya Lay Daw Wunna Thiri—who oversees the care of over 230 youths at the Yandanar Min Za Ri Orphanage and Monastic Education School—and distributed donation funds in support of the children’s well-being. #hopeforallorphans
September 25, 2015- San Francisco, CA - The United Nations launches a new era of Sustainable Development with 17 Global Goals aimed at ending poverty, protecting the planet, and ensuring peace and prosperity for all—an ambitious vision the Mary K. Yap Foundation proudly supports through its aligned mission and ongoing initiatives. #hopeforallorphans
August 1, 2015 - Mary K. Yap, Founder of the Mary K. Yap Foundation, extends her heartfelt gratitude to friends and family whose generous support and presence made the Thirteenth Annual Charity Event in Pyay a meaningful and memorable success. #hopeforallorphans
November 16, 2014 - 10-year-old Youth Ambassador Serenitee Yap of the Mary K. Yap Foundation visited the "Thi La Wah" all-girls monastic school to joyfully launch the One-Stuffed Animal Project for Every Child and personally deliver meaningful donations supporting the school’s educational growth and holistic development. #TeddyBear4Hold Read More +
June 11, 2014 - The Mary K. Yap Foundation was officially incorporated as a nonprofit organization in the State of Delaware (EIN 47-2687230), with a mission to empower and uplift orphaned children through compassion, education, and opportunity. #HopeForAllOrphans
July 20, 2013 - In Daly City, California, USA the Burmese community gathers for the TWELFTH ANNUAL Cultural and Music Fair at the Little Theater in Serramonte Highschool, featuring performances by children, community leaders, and local artists to celebrate their heritage and raise funds for orphanages in Leiktho, Myanmar. #hopeforallorphans
July 21, 2012 - Daly City, CA, USA - The ELEVENTH ANNUAL Charity Event was held at the Little Theater in Serramonte High School in Daly City, California, in support of the Mary Chapman School, founded in 1920 to serve deaf children and now an inclusive haven for orphaned and abandoned youth of all backgrounds, with this year’s fundraising dedicated to sustaining teacher training and specialized education rooted in care and compassion. #hopeforallorphans
July 30, 2011 - Daly City, California, USA - We celebrated the TENTH ANNUAL Charity Fair proudly held at the Little Theater of Serramonte High School, bringing together compassionate donors and community members to support the monastery in Pwin Oo Lwin Township—located approximately 575 kilometers from Yangon—which houses orphaned children of all ages up to eighteen years old, providing them with essential food, education, and housing to nurture their growth and well-being. #hopeforallorphans
July 31, 2010 - Daly City, California, USA – We celebrate the NINTH ANNUAL Charity Fair proudly held at the Little Theater of Serramonte High School, bringing together generous donors from San Francisco and the Bay Area to support the Orphanage of Pangoo Village, Pathein Diocese, Kanasogone Parish, Myanmar, fostering lasting hope and providing vital assistance for the children, families, and broader community in need. #hopeforallorphans
July 18, 2009 - Daly City, California, USA - The EIGHTH ANNUAL Music and Cultural Charity Fair was warmly held at the Little Theater of Serramonte High School, uniting community members, cultural performers, and compassionate donors in a vibrant celebration dedicated to raising crucial support for the Loikaw Diocese and the surrounding vulnerable children’s communities, fostering hope, empowerment, and lasting positive impact. #hopeforallorphans
July 28, 2008 - Daly City, California, USA – The SEVENTH ANNUAL Music and Cultural Charity Fair was joyfully held at the Little Theater of Serramonte High School, bringing together community members, cultural performers, and generous supporters to raise vital funds in support of the Thu Khi Ta Yama Parahita Monastery in Labutta, Ayeyarwady Division, fostering hope and providing essential aid for orphanages and the wider community. #hopeforallorphans
January 14, 2007 - Daly City, California, USA – We are deeply honored to share the heartfelt Letter of Appreciation from Father Paulinus Mang Ha Gei, who warmly acknowledges the unwavering dedication of Mary K Yap, her family, and friends in organizing the SIXTH ANNUAL Charity Fair—a truly impactful and memorable event that brings hope, strength, and support to the youth and orphaned children of Chin State. #hopeforallorphans
July 29, 2006 - Daly City, California, USA – The SIXTH ANNUAL Music and Cultural Charity Fair was warmly and successfully held at the Little Theater of Serramonte High School, uniting community members, cultural performers, and generous supporters in a vibrant, heartfelt celebration to raise vital funds for the Parish in Mindat, Chin State, fostering lasting hope and empowerment through shared heritage, unity, and compassion. #hopeforallorphans
July 30, 2005 - Daly City, California, USA – The FIFTH ANNUAL Music and Cultural Charity Fair was enthusiastically held at the Little Theater of Serramonte High School to support the St. Joseph Orphanage in ZawGyi Village, Sintgaing Township, Mandalay Division, uniting community members, cultural performers, and donors for a vibrant celebration of heritage and compassion while raising funds to uplift and empower orphaned children. #hopeforallorphans
August 14, 2004 - Daly City, California, USA – The FOURTH ANNUAL Music and Cultural Charity Fair was joyfully held at the Little Theater of Serramonte High School, bringing together community members, cultural performers, and families in a vibrant celebration of culture and unity to support the Jesus, Savior & Lord Orphanage in Ye Township, Mon State, while raising vital funds to uplift and empower the lives of orphaned children with lasting impact. #hopeforallorphans
August 9, 2003 - Daly City, CA, USA – The community came together for a vibrant THIRD ANNUAL Music and Cultural Charity Fair at the Little Theater of Serramonte High School to raise vital funds for St. Francis Xavier's Church in Hpa-An, Kayin State, supporting the church’s mission to care for needy children while celebrating cultural heritage and faith. #hopeforallorphans
November 16, 2002 -Mandalay Hills, Myanmar – During his first moving visit to a group of orphaned children residing at a peaceful local Buddhist monastery situated in the hills of Mandalay, Peter K. Yap was deeply touched by their serenity, resilience, and spiritual grounding, marking a profound beginning to his heartfelt commitment to support and uplift these young lives through continued compassionate engagement. #hopeforallorphans
July 27, 2002 - Daly City, CA, USA – A heartfelt SECOND ANNUAL Music and Cultural Charity Fair was held at the Little Theater of Serramonte High School in honor of the Phayar Phyu Disabled Children's Home in Taungyi City, Shan State, uniting the local community, cultural performers, and donors to support the dignity and well-being of children living with disabilities. #disabilities
June 9, 2001 - Daly City, California, USA – The FIRST ANNUAL Charity Fair dedicated to the Orphanage of Saint Francisco of Assisi in Tamwe, Yangon was held at the Little Theater in Serramonte High School, bringing together a compassionate and engaged Burmese community in support of orphaned children through a heartfelt gathering that marked a meaningful step in raising awareness and hope. #hopeforallorphans