Pann Pyoe Lett Foundation

Pann Pyoe Lett Foundation (PPLF) is a local, non-profit NGO established in 2013. From the very beginning, our focus has been on Early Childhood Care and Development (ECCD), and over time, we have expanded our efforts to include children’s rights and women’s empowerment.

We believe in working hand in hand with communities, government institutions, and international partners to ensure that our projects are both impactful and sustainable.

Our Mission

We are a leading resource hub and actively engaged organization, to empower children and women by providing access to quality education, healthcare, and sustainable resources. We are dedicated to creating a supportive environment that fosters holistic growth, resilience, and self-sufficiency for a brighter, more equitable future.

Our Approaches:

PPLF implements its activities through the following approaches:

1.     Organizational Collaboration: We forge partnerships with relevant organizations and individuals who share our commitment to the advancement of children and women.

2.     Direct Program Implementation: We directly execute community-based projects focused on the education and holistic development of children and women.

3.     Community Engagement and Empowerment: Our methodology emphasizes sustainable practices that foster active participation and a sense of ownership within the communities we serve.

4.     Capacity and Skill Development: We are dedicated to providing essential skills training to support and enhance women's and children's development initiatives.

 By employing these approaches, we aim to make a positive impact in the field of women and child development.

Background

The Pann Pyoe Lett Foundation (PPLF) was established in 2013 to honor the legacy of the late Mrs. Alice Mundhenk, who pioneered the introduction of Early Childhood Care and Development (ECCD) in Myanmar in 1997. After her passing, her colleagues—experienced ECCD trainers and experts in the Child-Centered Approach (CCA)—founded the Alice Early Childhood Resource Centre (AECRC) to carry forward her vision of child-focused education and development.

In 2015, to meet government registration requirements, AECRC transitioned to its Myanmar name, Pann Pyoe Lett Foundation, and was officially recognized as a non-governmental social organization in 2017 (Registration No. (Domestic)/0463). Since then, PPLF has continued to build on Mrs. Mundhenk’s principles, striving to address the gaps in early childhood education and resources across Myanmar.

From its earliest days, PPLF has focused on Early Childhood Care and Development, gradually expanding its efforts to include children’s rights and women’s empowerment. With decades of combined expertise, the foundation has developed children’s books, created low-cost teaching aids, trained ECCD instructors, and supported parents in fostering a nurturing learning environment.

Today, PPLF works closely with communities, government institutions, and international partners to ensure its programs are impactful and sustainable. Guided by a commitment to equity and resilience, the foundation continues to empower children and women by improving access to quality education, healthcare, and sustainable opportunities—creating pathways toward a brighter, more inclusive future.