About Us

OUR MISSION

With poverty and the rising number of child workers, poor quality of education, and declining mental health and wellbeing of children in Myanmar – our mission is to equip the future leaders and citizens of the country with necessary 21st century skills through the power of play. We believe that play, more than as a child’s right, is a fundamental tool for early childhood development and in creating societal changes for the good. 

While we promote play for all and playing for life, we focus especially in creating opportunities for the most marginalized groups – the economically disadvantaged, girls/women, and those with special needs.

Why Play

Skills that are necessary for optimal development and long-term success of children are not taught, but are best learned through play.

WE AIM TO SUPPORT

4,782,742 children in 330 townships

What We Do

The Pyit Tain Taung Play for Life Foundation is a local nonprofit organization in Myanmar  that enables  underprivileged children to learn and live better through play.  

Play & Learn

On-board a mobile play caravan, we bring structured and unstructured play to underprivileged communities, covering learning topics on life skills, environmental awareness, and cultural appreciation

Community Playgrounds

We build playgrounds made from upcycled and sustainable materials. The overall design integrates modules or elements that foster active play, creativity, critical thinking and imagination

Training for Teachers

We prioritize equipping the local talents with necessary knowledge & skills sets through the Play & Learn Level 1 Training for Coaches + Level 2 Train the Trainers courses

Learn-to-Swim

This program focuses on teaching survival swimming, incorporating fun & games for kids aged 5 and below, with drowning still the leading cause of injury deaths in the country especially amongst children

Shwe Sin Chil

Programs & Operations Manager

Kyaw Min Khant

Community & Playground Build Supervisor

Ranessa Santos

Executive Director

Sheryl Caraig

Program Consultant

Some of our guys

We are a team of international and local professionals who shared the same heart and passion towards people. Join us if you too possess the following:

  • Passion towards working with children
  • Vibrant energy and can-do attitude
  • The heart to serve in communities
  • Loves all people of different color, race, religion and belief system
  • Team player and loves to learn new things

We Need You

As a young local nonprofit organization, we need every willing heart and available hands to push our mission forward. If you are looking for internship or volunteering opportunities, we would like to speak to you!

OUR BOARD OF DIRECTORS

The organization is spearheaded by a Board of committed, well-rounded Directors whose focus is on the Foundation’s sustainability and strategic direction.

Amy Nyunt

Founder & Chair

Nyantha Maw Lin

Co-Founder & Director

Sandra Min

Co-Founder & Director

David Klaus

Director

Wailee Kui

Director

Andy Annett

Director

PARTNERS

As a Partner, you join a global community of organizations, companies, family foundations and individuals supporting the year-round programs and advocacy campaigns of Pyit Tain Taung Play for Life Foundation.

DONORS

Every centavo counts! Help us transform the nation of Myanmar one PLAY-time at a time.

With us, your contribution will go a long way.

SPONSORS

Support specific programs, projects, or communities close to your heart with our sponsorship structure that offers opportunity for a long-term development of your chosen beneficiary