Causes we support

Where the money goes

These are causes we have supported, and are committed to supporting, from our sales proceeds. We are not a registered charity and do not accept donations.

$475,167raised across the causes below

60+students supported by scholarships

Current focus

Shelter for Hope

Fixing 300 roofs before 2027’s monsoon, and installing rainwater harvesting systems for vulnerable families in Hlaing Thar Yar, Yangon.

See the project

$102,600raised to date

243 of 300 roofs funded

All causes

What we have supported so far

Thai-Myanmar border · Health

Mae Tao Clinic

A free clinic started in 1989 along the Thai-Myanmar border, providing a lifeline for migrants to access healthcare and education.

About Mae Tao Clinic

2020 fundraiser$5,690
2024 Cycle for Hope $70,732
2025 Walk for Hope $150,582

$227,004raised to date

Yangon · Education

Helping Hearts Scholarship Fund

Helping Myanmar university students stay in school and become the next generation of leaders, entrepreneurs and mentors. More than 60 students have benefited since its founding.

Our education work

$67,102raised to date

Earthquake relief volunteers delivering supplies

Myanmar · Disaster relief

March 2025 earthquake relief

Relief and recovery after Myanmar’s largest earthquake in over a century: 50+ volunteers mobilised to deliver essential goods, medical supplies and rescue equipment, and to support rebuilding.

$74,301raised to date

Myanmar · Community

Other causes

Supporting orphanages and displaced families with food, stationery, uniforms and other essentials, while volunteers teach English and life skills.

2025 Hmawbi & Dala children’s care packages$1,080
2026 flood relief$2,480
2026 displaced households, Htan Ta Pin$600

$4,160raised across these

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