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 250 trainees.
Trainees Employed
People Impacted by Our Programs
What Drives Our Mission?
The belief that everyone deserves a chance
Our Team

Jackie APPEL
Founder and CEO

Monica
Operations Manager

NAW Annie San
Finance Manager

Mary mclean
Projects and M&E Volunteer

Htay Htay Yee
Village Coordinator / Admin

Yee Mon Htike
HR/Admin Manager

Bronwen Appel
Admin & Communications

NELIE JANSSEN
Business Development Manager

CHO CHO MYINT
Senior Training Officer

AYE MYA SANDAR
Specialist Consultant

Ni Ni Shein
Specialist Consultant

SOE THU THUREIN
Training Officer

EI NI TAR
Training Officer

MYINT MYAT THU
Training Officer

Chit Su Khaing
Training Officer

MARCUS MIN HTUN
Training Officer

NYAN LINN HTWANN
Training Officer

HEIN NAY KO
Training Officer

Khin Swe Theint
Training Officer

LUCIA
Training Officer

Myintzu Aung
Support Staff
Khin Sabai Oo
Support Staff
Thet Hnin San
Support Staff
Nandar Aye Khaing
Support Staff
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.
What is your privacy policy?
Please check our privacy policy page to learn more.