The American Chamber of Commerce in Myanmar’s Social Impact Donation (SID) Fund has achieved its goal of raising 100,000 USD in 100 days. Donations came in from 17 of AMCHAM Myanmar members who generously gave money to show their support in this effort. AGS Myanmar is happy and proud to be part of this great effort.
The AMCHAM Social Impact Fund aims to support 5 to 10 social development projects in non-urban areas of Myanmar, with the goal of enhancing the quality of life for individuals. With the support from this initiative, the funding is available for projects in the following areas;
- ☑ Education
- ☑ Health & Safety
- ☑ Livelihood Sustainability
- ☑ Micro-Enterprise Development
- ☑ Women & Youth Empowerment
- ☑ Agriculture
“Today, I am honored to be the President of a community that has answered this pledge for social impact in Myanmar. Donating was not just a choice, but a commitment to the future of our collective communities, to this American business community!,” said President and Managing Director of AGS Myanmar Adam Castillo.
“It is a pledge of our continued willingness to believe in our collective strength and to believe that together – we will resolve the problems which now confront us in Myanmar. We now turn to funding organizations that have applied to AMCHAM’s Notice for Funding (NOFO). Soon, AMCHAM’s Social Impact Committee will begin to review and select organizations for funding awards, prioritizing organizations with non-urban and ethnic projects. On behalf of AMCHAM Myanmar, I personally want to extend our congratulations and gratitude to our donating members.”
AGS Myanmar is passionate about contributing to a better tomorrow across key social impact themes in non-urban communities in Myanmar, this SID fund is our chance to make a significant impact.