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Bringing funds directly to places in need, not to be given to the people, but to be used to fund actual projects that will benefit the local community.

My name is Linus Lin from Singapore and my journey started in August 2013 when I first sponsored 2 teachers in Myanmar to provide free English education for 50 needy children in a local orphanage. The more I venture deeper into the rural area of Myanmar, the more I realize how much I could contribute to the needy people. Follow my page at www.gvh.sg to see what some of the work I have done, have b

een doing and will be doing. In November 2014, in an effort to increase my reach to bring help to more people, I recruited Joseph, one of the English teacher I sponsored in 2013. Together, we coined the name 'Global Village for Hope' with the mission of bringing hope to more people in the rural part of the world. Joseph now runs most of the daily operations in Myanmar while I operate mainly in Singapore. Along the way, we met like-minded people who are willing to lend a helping hand, both financially and with effort. We encourage people of the world who have more than sufficient for ourselves to contribute generously to our humanitarian and philanthropic initiatives. We explore the land, understand the areas of concern, devise ways to help, find out the total cost involved, proposed projects for funds and execute those projects. So we bring donations to projects to benefit the people directly, cutting the need for middleman to the very minimal. As of December 2015, our group of kind donors have touched the lives of about 200 orphans mainly in Yangon area and its outskirt in 10 different orphanages and homes, 80 students in the remote primary school in Northern Myanmar, 40 villagers on the mountain top of Zui Tui and 25 widows. We have also constructed 2 mechanical wells in 2 villages impacting the lives of about 100 villagers and 4 manual water pump bringing fresh water closer to about 50 villagers. Other projects includes mushroom farming, road widening, school construction, bursary for high school students, warm blankets contribution, ‘Rice for Hope’ initiatives and relief efforts for flood and landslide victims.

13/08/2026

[A Milestone of Hope: Celebrating Our Grade 12 Graduates]

Aloha Partners!

There are few moments quite as rewarding as watching children you have walked alongside for years reach a monumental milestone. Today, we are bursting with pride and joy to share some incredible news: a wonderful group of students under the Global Village for Hope (GVH) umbrella in Myanmar have officially passed their Grade 12 examinations!

For years, GVH has had the profound privilege of supporting these homes, standing by these resilient children through every high and low, every school season, and every challenge. Seeing them cross this educational finish line is a powerful testament to the longevity of our shared journey and the unwavering dedication of our donors, home directors, and caregivers who refuse to let circumstances define a child's future.

These bright graduates are now stepping boldly into the next chapter of their lives, each carrying unique dreams and ambitions.

Thang Shing (Ebenezer Home) has his sights set on pursuing computer science to build a future in technology. Dim Ngaih Baang (Ebenezer Home) plans to combine her passion for care and technology by studying both Nursing and computer science. Issac (Nazareth Home) is eagerly preparing to take the next big step into university education. Abigail (Nazareth Home) aims to dive into computer studies while balancing distance education to maximize her learning. Esther (Bethlehem Home) will be dedicating her path to spiritual growth and leadership by attending Bible school.

To Thang Shing, Dim Ngaih Baang, Issac, Abigail, and Esther: We are so incredibly proud of you. Your hard work, perseverance, and faith have brought you this far, and we know this is only the beginning. As you step out into university, specialized training, and your future careers, please know that the entire GVH family is cheering you on every single step of the way.

Here is to bright futures, endless possibilities, and the power of education to change lives!

The GVH Team
Reported by Joseph
Written by Andrew

10/08/2026

[Raising Funds : Myanmar 2nd Displaced Family]

Urgent Need!

Aloha Partners!

Every family deserves a stable home, a reliable meal on the table, and the chance to watch their children chase their dreams. Today, we are reaching out to ask for your compassionate support for a resilient displaced family who is striving to rebuild their lives in Yangon.

Following years of continuous relocation and extreme hardship, this family found temporary shelter through the kindness of a local communal support network. While they are safe, life remains a daily uphill battle. The mother faces ongoing health challenges, and the family currently relies on store credit just to secure their daily rice (which the storekeeper has already expressed his reluctance to provide more rice for the family on credit terms).

Despite these heavy burdens, their five children continue to look toward the future with incredible hope and ambition:

● Kindergarten (Age 5): Dreams of becoming an Engineer
● Grade 1 (Age 8): Dreams of becoming a Nurse
● Grade 3 (Age 11): Dreams of becoming a Lawmaker / Public Servant
● Grade 5 (Age 13): Dreams of becoming a Civil Engineer
● Grade 10 (Age 17): Dreams of becoming a Medical Doctor

How Your Support Helps

We are launching an urgent fundraising campaign to raise 220 SGD to cover essential living and educational expenses for the upcoming month. Every contribution directly targets their most critical needs. 50 kg sack of rice to secure basic monthly food staples, and essential stationery and school supplies for all 5 children.

No child's education should be cut short by displacement, and no family should have to worry about their next basic meal. Your kindness can lift a tremendous weight off this mother's shoulders and give these five bright students the tools they need to stay in school and keep dreaming big.

If you are interested in supporting this family and helping us reach our goal, please leave us a message or reach out through our official channels:

● Website: gvh.sg
● Facebook: Global Village for Hope
● Instagram: Global Village for Hope (GVH)
● Email: [email protected]

Thank you for standing with us and sharing hope

The GVH Team.

04/08/2026

[Relief and Resilience: Standing with a Displaced Family in Hmawbi]

When displacement forces families from their homes, the daily struggle for survival can quickly overshadow everything else. For one displaced family of eight living in Hmawbi, the monsoon season brought additional hardship, compounding the financial and medical challenges they were already facing.

Thanks to our donors and dedicated team, we were able to provide meaningful relief directly to the family’s temporary home.

On July 29, 2026, project partner Joseph, GVH ground staff carried out an emergency relief mission. Navigating the rainy season, he used a covered tuk-tuk to protect the supplies and safely delivered essential items for the month ahead.

Thanks to your generous support, the family received a 50 kg sack of rice, peanut oil, instant noodles, vermicelli, detergent, toothpaste, and soap. These supplies helped ease immediate food needs while supporting household health and hygiene.

To help the six children continue their education despite heavy rains, the team also provided raincoats, a backpack, exercise books, crayons, water bottles, and five pairs of essential footwear, including shoes and slippers.

Despite local price fluctuations, careful budgeting allowed us to complete the mission efficiently, utilizing 95% of the allocated budget while leaving a small cost-saving surplus.

The family expressed deep gratitude for the relief and school supplies, which will help their children attend school with greater dignity and protection from the weather.

While this mission addressed an immediate gap, our commitment continues. GVH field staff are planning a follow-up welfare and school attendance check in mid-August to monitor the family’s situation and provide further support.

Are you interested in supporting emergency relief and educational projects like this? Your kindness helps turn uncertainty into hope for families facing displacement and hardship.

Website: gvh.sg Facebook: Global Village for Hope Instagram: Global Village for Hope (GVH) Email: [email protected]

Thank you for standing with the Hmawbi family and proving that compassion knows no borders.

The GVH Team

30/07/2026

[From Steel Frames to Sustainable Systems]

See how the GVH Circular Farm is coming to life! 🛠️✨

Greetings, Partners!

We are excited to share a major update on the Circular Farm Project! Thanks to the dedicated efforts of our local explorer, Nesco, the structure is taking shape, and the system is coming to life.

Following a successful transition to a new welding team, the steel frame of our farm was completed in just one day. Since then, Nesco has been working tirelessly on-site to integrate the core components of our sustainable "1 Farm, 3 Systems" model.

We have successfully installed the six-pipe hydroponic system. After rigorous testing with our submersible pump, we are pleased to confirm that water distribution is flowing evenly and efficiently.

A dedicated filter bucket system now keeps the water clean as it cycles back into the fish pond. We have also designed a specialized water collection system that allows liquid fertilizer to circulate through the plants without entering the fish pond, keeping our fish safe and healthy.

To ensure durability, we utilized bamboo for the chicken coop flooring. Unlike iron, which can corrode due to natural compounds in manure, bamboo provides a strong, eco-friendly solution that protects the steel frame. We also added a layer of rice husks beneath the fish pond liner to protect the tarp from sharp stones and potential leaks.

What’s Next?

Nesco is now installing the wire mesh around the chicken coop to finalize its structure. The next milestones include:

Installing the final fish pond tarp.

Completing the fish pond.

Finalizing all plumbing connections.

Conducting a full-system stress test to ensure the chicken coop, fish pond, and hydroponic garden operate in perfect harmony.

The Circular Farm is more than just a project—it is a blueprint for self-sustaining agriculture, and we are closer than ever to seeing this vision become reality.

Interested in supporting innovative, sustainable projects like the Circular Farm? Leave us a message: • Facebook: Global Village for Hope • Instagram: Global Village for Hope (GVH) • Email: [email protected]

The GVH Team

28/07/2026

[Building Bridges: Ngee Ann Polytechnic’s Exploration of Kupang]

Aloha Partners!

Global Village for Hope (GVH) was deeply honored to host Joey and Shi Qin, representatives from Singapore’s Ngee Ann Polytechnic (NP), for a collaborative exploration in Kupang on July 21st and 22nd. This visit marks an exciting milestone as we lay the groundwork for an upcoming student overseas program designed to foster cross-cultural learning and community impact.

The first day focused on the heart of Besmarak. The team met with the village head to understand community needs before visiting local elementary and middle schools, the Pustu (local health facility), and the Besmarak sauce production house to observe local entrepreneurship. The day concluded with a visit to Siloam Hospital to evaluate it as a potential healthcare facility for the upcoming program.

The second day focused on institutional synergy. The team visited Carole’s Borromeus Hospital for further health assessment and spent productive time at UNDANA (Nusa Cendana University). The discussions centered on creating platforms to bring students from Singapore and Indonesia together for academic exchange.

Finally, the team explored the local landscape, visiting Lasiana Beach, a perfect spot for students to rest, and a local waste bank, an essential site for students to engage with sustainability practices.

Overall, the exploration was a resounding success. We are deeply grateful to Joey and Shi Qin for their time and vision. We look forward to the transformative experiences the NP students will have when they arrive. Through collaborations like this, we are building lasting partnerships that bridge borders and create hope.

If you are interested in programs such as this or similar, feel free to leave us a message on:

Facebook: Global Village for Hope

Instagram: Global Village for Hope (GVH)

Email: [email protected]

The GVH Team

27/07/2026

New Chapters for Besmarak: A Gift of Knowledge

Aloha Partners!

There is something truly special about books that have already been loved; they carry the history of the students who used them before, and now, they are embarking on a brand-new journey. We are incredibly grateful to our local donor, Dr. Oka, for choosing to pass on a treasure trove of learning materials to the children of Besmarak.

When Nesco met with Dr. Oka, he shared that these textbooks, storybooks, stationery, and creative supplies were once used by his own children. As his children move forward in their academic journeys, Dr. Oka wanted to ensure these resources would continue to inspire young minds rather than sit idle. His generosity is a beautiful testament to the power of community sharing.

The donation was so substantial that we are rolling it out in phases. During our first visit, we successfully brought two boxes of books and a variety of creative materials to our "local explorer," Nesco, who took them directly to Besmarak. These items are currently being kept at Mr. Nixon’s house, where they will soon be organized and integrated into our Mini Library collection.

These new additions will do more than just sit on a shelf. They will serve as vital tools for our students' daily learning and provide the raw materials for our weekly creative classes, like the paper flower bouquet project we held just recently. With more books on the way, the possibilities for reading, growing, and creating in Besmarak are expanding every day.

Are you interested in supporting our mission to bring education and resources to children in need?

Whether through our Bursary Project, library initiatives, or infrastructure updates, your support makes a lasting difference. If you would like to help us continue this work, please leave us a message:

Facebook: Global Village for Hope
Instagram: Global Village for Hope (GVH)
Email: [email protected]

The GVH Team

19/07/2026

[Fundraising Myanmar – Stationery Project]

The "Empty Desk" Initiative: Round 2

Greetings, Partners!

Following the successful first delivery of stationery to the children at Future Stars and The Light Children's Home, we are launching the second phase of our "Empty Desk" campaign.

With the new school season rapidly approaching, the need for learning materials is more urgent than ever. Once again, we aim to raise SGD 393 to provide essential exercise books for 60 students, covering Science, Mathematics, English, and Drawing.

An empty exercise book may seem like a small thing, but for a student, it is the foundation of their education. It is where they solve their first math problems, practice new languages, and sketch the dreams they hope to achieve. By ensuring these 60 students are fully equipped for the first day of school, we are giving them the confidence to step into their classrooms ready to learn and grow.

Will you stand with us to fill these desks for a second time?

If you would like to support this initiative and help us provide these essential tools for success, please reach out to us:

Facebook: Global Village for Hope
Instagram: Global Village for Hope (GVH)
Email: [email protected]

Thank you for your continued support in ensuring that no child begins their school year at a disadvantage. Together, let's make sure every student has a place to write their future.

The GVH Team

18/07/2026

[Myanmar - Rice for Hope Updates]

"Rice for Hope" initiative celebrates its 130th month this month, a testament to the unwavering commitment to supporting children and widows in need. Since November 2014, a vital source of stability by distributing rice, a staple food, to countless individuals facing hardship has been provided.

In July 2026, delivered a total of 39 rice sacks to 15 homes, reaching:

Abundant Life: 2 sacks

Bethel Family Children Home: 3 sacks

Bethlehem Home: 3 sacks

Crown Orphan Home (Nazarerh): 3 sacks

Ebenezer Children Home: 3 sacks

Future Star Shelter: 2 sacks

Ha Na Rose Children Home: 2 sacks

Home of Light Children Home: 3 sacks

Htun (Eagle) Home: 1 sack

Light Children Home: 2 sacks

Love & Mercy Children Home: 3 sacks

Mother Bosom Children Home: 3 sacks

New Hope Children Home: 3 sacks

New Life Children Home: 3 sacks

Victory Children Home: 3 sacks

Rice Donated: 39

The "Rice for Hope" initiative thrives on your generosity. A flat rate of S$35 per sack covers rice, logistics, and operational costs. Your contributions, regardless of size, make a world of difference.

A Legacy of Giving: A Glimpse into the Journey

Since its inception, "Rice for Hope" has provided:

5152 sacks of Rice

80 Packets of Milk Powder

27 Tins of Baby Food

The impact spans across numerous homes:

Bethel Family Children Home: 330 Sacks

Abundant Children Home (169 Sacks)

Bawahthit Children Home (178 Sacks + Milk Powder & Baby Food)

and so on

We believe in the power of collective action. With your support, we can continue to provide a safety net for vulnerable children and widows, empowering them towards a brighter future.

Contribute to the "Rice for Hope" initiative and become a beacon of hope in their lives.

Thank you for being a part of this meaningful journey!

The GVH Foundation.

14/07/2026

[Creative Chaos: Blooming Bouquets at Besmarak]

There is a saying that the most beautiful things are often born from a little bit of chaos—and that was certainly true at the Besmarak Mini Library this past Friday, July 10th!

Aloha, Partners!

Our weekly class was filled with laughter, excitement, and endless smiles as the children enthusiastically took part in a hands-on craft activity: creating colorful flower bouquets from paper. Scissors snipped away, glue was spread across the tables, and vibrant paper scraps covered every corner—it was a joyful burst of creativity!

Although the workspace looked wonderfully messy, the children were fully engaged in the creative process. They expressed their imagination through every petal they folded and every flower they assembled, while also encouraging and helping one another along the way.

The project isn't finished just yet! These beautiful bouquets are still a work in progress, and everyone is looking forward to our next session, when the children will add the final touches and proudly present their completed creations.

Stay tuned—we can't wait to share the finished bouquets with you!

Interested in supporting creative learning opportunities like this?

Whether by donating books for our library or art supplies for our weekly activities, your support helps nurture creativity, confidence, and joy in the lives of these children.

If you'd like to make a difference, we'd love to hear from you:

Facebook: Global Village for Hope
Instagram: Global Village for Hope (GVH)
Email: [email protected]

Thank you for helping us cultivate creativity and bring smiles to the heart of Besmarak.

The GVH Team

08/07/2026

[Mission Accomplished: Uniforms for Hope Delivered]

We are thrilled to share some wonderful news: the Uniforms for Hope initiative for the Home of Light and Bethlehem House is officially complete!

Thanks to your incredible support, the students have received their new school uniforms. After carefully selecting a mix of ready-made garments and additional fabric, our local caregiver worked closely with a community tailor to ensure every piece—from shirts and blouses to traditional longyis—was custom-fitted to each child.

Seeing the children step into their new, perfectly tailored uniforms is a powerful reminder of the impact of your generosity. These uniforms are more than just school attire; they are a symbol of dignity, a boost to their self-confidence, and a clear signal that their education is a priority. By choosing to work with local tailors, we have also been able to support local craftsmanship while ensuring our students are prepared and proud to walk into their classrooms.

This achievement would not have been possible without your belief in our mission. Because of you, these children are now equipped, comfortable, and ready to focus entirely on their studies and their dreams for the future.

Are you interested in supporting more projects like this?

Whether it is our Bursary Project, Empty Desk initiative, or future humanitarian efforts, your kindness creates lasting change. If you would like to help us continue this work, please reach out:

Facebook: Global Village for Hope

Instagram: Global Village for Hope (GVH)

Thank you for standing with the Home of Light and Bethlehem House, and for investing in the potential of these incredible students.

Reported by: Joseph
Written by: Andrew

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