In schools around the world, service learning often stays within the classroom. At The International School Yangon (ISY), it steps into the community, reaches children in need, and changes lives. The Chinthe Helping Hands program, supported through the ISY Chinthe Fund, has become one of Yangon’s most meaningful student-led initiatives, focusing on nutrition, vitamins, and immunizations for children who need it most.
A Student-Led Health Movement
What began as a conversation about health access has grown into a full outreach program. ISY students help organize vitamin distributions, assist local health partners during immunization days, prepare educational materials, and build trusting relationships with children in the community.
The students do more than volunteer. They listen, learn, and lead. Their presence, kindness, and consistency make an impact no textbook could create.
Community Support Making a Real Difference
The Chinthe Fund powers this work. Donations help secure vitamins and provide essentials for ongoing health visits. Every gift directly leads to stronger health outcomes: improved immunity, fewer preventable illnesses, and children with the energy to learn, play, and grow.
By documenting visits to the ISY clinic, the information shared has shown how remarkable the change has been. Children who once struggled with basic health needs are showing increased confidence and meeting milestones with greater ease. These results are simple yet profound: when children feel well, they can thrive.
A Growing Circle of Care
At the heart of Chinthe Helping Hands is a belief that every child deserves dignity, compassion, and opportunity. ISY students learn this not from theory but from real-world experience, meeting the children, understanding the challenges, and recognizing how small acts of care ripple outward.
This work is not charity. It is a partnership. It is a community. And it reflects ISY’s commitment to nurturing compassionate global citizens who understand that service is an ongoing responsibility.
Join Us
ISY Gala: The annual ISY Gala is more than an elegant evening. It is a direct investment in children’s health and well-being across Yangon. Funds raised go to the Chinthe Fund, ensuring the continuation and expansion of vitamin programs, vaccination support, and student-led outreach projects.
By attending the Gala, you become part of this circle of care. Your support opens the door for more students to step forward, lead, and learn the power of compassion in action.
ISY Chinthe Discovery Day on the 7th of February: Join us for the ISY Chinthe Discovery Day. This special event brings together speakers who will share insights on a range of topics, including service learning, the impact of quality early childhood education, the International Baccalaureate programme, how to choose the right university, and more.
For more information on both events, contact [email protected]
A Future Built on Care
The Chinthe Helping Hands program demonstrates what is possible when young people are empowered to serve, and a community chooses to stand together. With every outreach visit, every health check, and every shared moment of kindness, Yangon’s children move toward a healthier and more hopeful future.
And that future becomes even brighter with your support.
