The Chinthe FuND
ISY supports three service organizations. All of these have Service Learning student support clubs associated with them. Each year ISY raises money for the Chinthe Fund which is then equally distributed to our three partners.
ISY PARTNER PROJECTS
ISY supports three service organizations. All of these have Service Learning student support clubs associated with them. Each year ISY raises money for the Chinthe Fund which is then equally distributed to our three partners.
Yangon Animal Shelter
A few years ago a teacher at ISY, Terryl Just, began a small animal shelter to take care of some of the street dogs seen all over Yangon. From a small beginning that shelter grew to an organization that now cares for over 600 dogs. ISY has had a Service Learning student group for a number of years helping the shelter to raise the funds it needs to care for so many dogs. The students help out at the shelter by feeding the dogs, exercising them and cleaning them.
Each year a calendar is produced showing great photos of the dogs photographed by students and sold at ISY events to help raise money for this great charity. Donations go towards food, staffing and veterinary costs.
Find out more on the Yangon Animal Shelter website.
Care to the Least Center
ISY has had a long standing relationship with the Care to the Least Center. This organization is an orphanage based in Yangon.
As part of our Service Learning program, ISY students have regularly engaged with children from the center in recreational activities. ISY after school service learning clubs have also collected and donated second hand clothes and games for the children.
In 2020-21, funds from ISY’s sustainability fund were used to build a girl’s dormitory for the organization. Funds donated would be used to support additional building projects. Find out more on the Care to the Least Center Facebook page.
Click here to view the Care to the Least CLC Documentary Video.
Kalihtaw School
The newest service organization partner is Kalihtaw School which is situated about 2 hours drive north of Yangon. The school is part of the monastic system of schools and has about 35 students. Most of the students are of elementary echool age but there are a few secondary school students attending as well.
Service Learning groups dedicated to SDG 4 – Access to Education are already working on ideas on how this partnership can create service learning opportunities for our students. To see updates on the initiatives happening with this school, please visit our Service Learning blog.
DONATING AT ISY
Learn how to top up your payment card and how to make donations here.
DONATING IF NOT AN ISY COMMUNITY MEMBER
Go to the payments page which gives a direct link to the payment portal. On the payment portal, fill in the form and select the ‘Payment Code’ drop down menu and select ‘The Chinthe Fund’.
Service Learning News
Sharing Pages of Joy
The Reading Matters Book Club is a service learning group we can all learn from. This group ticks all the boxes for service learning.
Let’s Celebrate Our Successes
On Saturday, 22nd February, the ISY community will come together at the annual Family Sports Day (9.00-11.00 am). This is a fundraising event for the Chinthe Fund. We will set up a variety of sporting activities for children (and adults) to enjoy.
Nourishing Lives: The Impact of the Community Kitchen
Today, we are excited to shine a light on the Community Kitchen (CK). This incredible service learning group has been making a difference by spreading warmth and kindness through food.
A Teaspoon of Reflection
Last week, ISY was fortunate to host Mr. d’Arcy Lunn as our visiting expert. With over 20 years of experience of leading workshops in more than 90 countries, he was the best person to answer our burning questions about service learning. Mr. d’Arcy worked with elementary and secondary students, inspiring them to make “a teaspoon of change.”
Another Dose of Health and Happiness
Children from our Chinthe Fund partners, the Care to the Least Center (CLC) and the Kalitaw school, came to ISY for their regular clinic appointment. This visit from CLC and Kalitaw showed us that little actions can lead to great results. Here, we focused on SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-being).
Art Echo and Build For Change
We are thrilled to spotlight Art Echo and Build For Change! These new service learning groups focus on using their creativity to improve our community.
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20 Shwe Taungyar Street
Bahan Township
Yangon, Myanmar
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