HUMANITARIAN RELIEF

SISU’S RESPONSE TO THE MYANMAR EARTHQUAKE

REAL SUPPORT. REAL SKILLS. REAL IMPACT.

On March 28, 2025, a powerful earthquake struck Mandalay. In the aftermath, World Central Kitchen, Coca-Cola Limited, The Ayala Foundation, Yoma Group of Companies and private individuals trusted Step-in Step-up (SISU) to source, package and load around 28,000 Food Kits to provide approximately 1.6 million meals and other relief items. But our work extended beyond crisis response. As always, SISU used this as a teaching opportunity, and to build long-term resilience by training our students in critical logistics and supply chain skills and applying them practically.

  • 120+ trainees received hands-on experience
  • Key vocational skills and problem-solving
  • Working in high-pressure operations
  • Provided employment opportunities for surrounding vulnerable communities

“Being trusted with real responsibility during the relief gave me the confidence to believe in my future.”

SISU TRAINEE,
MANDALAY RELIEF OPERATION

This demonstrates SISU’s ability to provide meaningful, job-ready training even during a crisis. It embodies our approach that humanitarian efforts should not only address emergencies but also uplift and empower the most affected communities, and our belief that every moment is a teaching opportunity.

Myanmar earthquake relief truck being loaded by SISU trainees
EARTHQUAKE HITS MANDALAY
EARTHQUAKE HITS MANDALAY

MARCH 28, 2025

Emergency response begins. Communities need food, shelter, and supplies.

TRUSTED BY GLOBAL ORGANIZATIONS
TRUSTED BY GLOBAL ORGANIZATIONS

SISU is activated to help with logistics and coordination of humanitarian aid.

STRATEGIC INTEGRATION OF TRAINING
STRATEGIC INTEGRATION OF TRAINING
SISU embeds trainees into real-time operations-transforming the field into a live training ground.
PRACTICAL VOCATIONAL SKILLS DELIVERED
PRACTICAL VOCATIONAL SKILLS DELIVERED
  • Logistics Planning
  • Supply Chain Coordination
  • Warehouse Management
  • Inventory Management
  • Field Logistics
LONG-TERM YOUTH EMPOWERMENT
LONG-TERM YOUTH EMPOWERMENT

Trainees gain confidence, employable skills, and real-world experience-ready for the future.

Earthquake Response

Since February 2021, SISU has had a positive impact on over 2.4 million people in need.

SISU supports communities during humanitarian crises such as flooding, fires, earthquakes and cyclones by providing essential supplies—including food, clean water, and clothing—to affected families.

Beyond emergency relief, SISU works closely with local partners to ensure that aid is delivered quickly, responsibly, and with respect to the dignity of those we serve. Our approach prioritizes practical solutions, efficient coordination, and long-term resilience.

General Relief Aid