Our History
From most vulnerable to valuable
In 2016, Step-in Step-up started as a domestic helper group in our Founder’s home, learning such skills as general house cleaning, washing and ironing, personal hygiene, grooming, taking care of animals, grocery shopping, cooking and basic English.
The demand for these friendly, confident ladies grew and so a classroom was acquired. Boys were invited into the program and a vocational skills rotation was created.
Since 2016
Educating with purpose, changing lives
In November 2021, SISU rented Dulwich College Campus which can now accept more than 500 trainees.
Graduates Employed
People Impacted by Our Programs
What Drives Our Mission?
The belief that everyone deserves a chance
Our Social Impact Partners
At SISU, we believe real change happens through strong partnerships. Our work in transforming lives through vocational training is only possible because of the incredible support of our Social Impact Partners.
We work with two types of Business Partners who play equally vital roles. The first are our donors, whose generosity allows us to support disadvantaged individuals and expand access to education.
The second are our employment partners, who offer internships and jobs to our graduates. By welcoming our trainees into real workplaces, they help turn skills into sustainable careers and ensure long-term impact beyond the classroom.
Together, our partners make meaningful change possible.
Our Team
We have a highly committed and motivated team of trainers and support staff, who ensure that every trainee is cared for. Our goal is to ensure that our trainees become employable, and so we understand our trainees and their goals and dreams and we make sure that they are fully prepared to be great employees.
All staff are trained in Safeguarding, First Aid, Child Protection and constantly upgrading their skills and abilities.
17 of the staff are former trainees deepening SISU’s links to the Community we serve.
Jackie APPEL
Founder and CEO
Yee Mon Htike
HR/Admin Manager
Zin Zin Zaw @ Rachel
Finance Manager
Mary mclean
Projects and M&E Manager
Htay Htay Yee
Village Coordinator / Admin
CHO CHO MYINT
Training Manager
Bronwen Appel
Admin & Communications
Thiri Chan Myae Htun
Academy Manager
Chit Su Yee
Senior Accountant
Khin Sabai Oo
Admin
Myint Zu Aung
Admin
Thet Hnin San
M&E
Tin Zar Lynn
M&E
Swe Thazin Oo
Operations
Training
Khin Swe Theint
Trainer
Chit Su Khaing
Trainer
Htar Thu Zar Aung
Trainer
Ni Ni Shein
Trainer
Khaing Su Su Win
Trainer
Soe Nyi Nyi
Trainer
Si Thu Cho
Trainer
Saw Bar Balu
Trainer
Aung Myint Myat
Trainer
Nan Daywiee
Trainer
Thant Zarni Zaw
Trainer
Tin Lin Ma
Sign Language Interpreter
Pwint Phyu Kyaw
Academy Officer
Thinzar Lwin
House Helper Officer
Thinzar Lin
House Helper Officer
Thinzar Phyoe
Assistant Trainer
Moe Thinzar Chit
Assistant Trainer
Thaung Htoo Zar
Assistant Trainer
Tun Thura Kyaw
Barista Trainer
Zwe Zay Zay
Assistant Barista
Message from our Founder
Welcome to SISU, where we are dedicated to our mission of transforming individuals “from vulnerable to valuable.” SISU is not just about providing training, but also nurturing a sense of self-worth and equipping vulnerable individuals with valuable skills.
We firmly believe in unlocking the potential within each person and empowering them to create a positive change in their lives. Join us in this journey as we transform and build a stronger, more resilient community.
Why Support?
Why Support?
Without the support of people like yourself, this program would not be possible.
What does "GAP KIDS" mean?
It is the very vulnerable age group of children between 10 and 17 years old. The age GAP between child and adult.
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