Bringing Hope

Step-in Step-up (SISU)

STEP-IN STEP-UP focuses on preparing local youth in Myanmar for entry level jobs. We create awareness of global issues such as human trafficking, exploitation and care for the environment whilst enhancing personal and social development.

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Our Mission

Vulnerable to Valuable

STEP-IN STEP-UP enables vulnerable people to become valuable employees

Our Vision

We are committed to improving the lives of the disadvantaged in Myanmar by providing  vocational training programs tailored to the needs of the local job market. We strive to enhance employability and self-reliance in the community. Our transparent, inclusive, and community-driven approach ensures equal opportunities, fostering sustainable change and transforming lives for generations to come.

Our Values

We ACT with: Accountability, Courage, and Trust

Vocational Training

Programs

HOSPITALITY

SISU trainees learn food & beverage service including customer service, barista skills, bartending, housekeeping and front office operations

SISU KITCHEN

SISU trainees learn skills in food preparation, food hygiene, and basic cooking skills in an accessible kitchen

ENTRY LEVEL OFFICE (ELO)

SISU ELO trains essential administrative, computer, and organizational skills for the workplace

CERTIFICATE IN BUSINESS (CIB)

SISU CIB builds foundational skills in management, finance, marketing, and entrepreneurship, as well as over 200 hours of English

TRAINING OF TRAINER (TOT)

SISU ToT includes over 200 hours of English and equips trainees to deliver effective training

Health Care Aide

Programs

ELDERLY CARE

SISU HCA’s learn skills to care for the needs of the elderly

BABY & CHILD CARE

SISU HCA’s learn skills to care for the needs of babies and children

FIRST AID TRAINING

Training in Basic First Aid & AED skills

Additional Programs

PADAUK KIDS

The Paudauk kids program is run by SISU trainees and volunteers

GAP KIDS

The GAP kids program is run by SISU trainees and volunteers

AGRICULTURE 101

Agriculture 101 teaches the basics on how to cultivate soil and grow vegetables

Humanitarian Relief

Helping in times of need

EMERGENCY RELIEF

SISU supports humanitarian initiatives for immediate relief

VILLAGE CLEANUP

SISU has ongoing initiatives to find sustainable ways of cleaning the above villages that experience problems with sanitation, mosquitoes, disease and trash

Benefits for the Trainees

HEALTH SCREENING

Health screening and eye tests provided to each trainee

ALLOWANCE

Trainees earn a daily allowance to help support their families during training time

NUTRITION

A nutritious meal is supplied daily

After completing the programs, here are examples of how many months the employees have stayed with the same company

MONTHS

Hotel

MONTHS

Step-in Step-up

MONTHS

Hospital

MONTHS

Security Guard

MONTHS

Waiter

MONTHS

Home Helper

Trainees Trained

%

of graduates have been employed

people positively impacted by our programs

The true story of a SISU trainee…

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