Our Journey
Growing a Mission of Hope

2005 - A Mission Begins
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Chris and Lydia moved to Nanning, China to provide job opportunities for disabled youth
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Began outreach and poverty relief initiatives in Guangxi, China

2007 - Family-Based Orphan Care
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Founded the Silver Lining Family Village in Dahua, China
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Introduced a family-based orphan care model
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Created stable homes with trained caregivers for vulnerable children

2008 - Emergency Medical Funds
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Established emergency funds to assist children with emergency medical needs.

2009 - Registered as Non Profit Organization
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Officially registered as a nonprofit organization in US.
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Became aware of the needs and provided support to the underprivileged children in mountainous area.
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Subsidize rehabilitation-training funds for underprivileged families with cerebral palsy children.

2010 - Establishing the First Family Village
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Founded the Silver Lining Family Village in Dahua, China
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Introduced a family-based orphan care model
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Created stable homes with trained caregivers for vulnerable children

2011 - Launch of Rehabilitation Services
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Opened the Silver Lining Children Rehabilitation Center in Nanning, China
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Introduced Conductive Education rehabilitation programs
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Provided therapy support for children with cerebral palsy and developmental disabilities

2012
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Nanning Rehabilitation Center expansion
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Silver Lining began sponsoring orphans in communities

2013
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Rehabilitation Center started elementary school level special educational classes

2014
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Established Children Center, providing service for children with parents away from work in other cities, and underprivileged children.

2016
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Participated in the “International Conductive Education Guidance Conference” held in Hungary, shared our background and experience in Conductive Education.

2017 - Expansion to Myanmar
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Expansion of Silver Lining Family Village (Home for Orphans-Dahua, China)
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Silver Lining Children Rehabilitation Center (Nanning, China) Started Distance Learning Education
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In April, opened an orphanage “Silver Lining Family Village” in Pyin Oo Lwin, Myanmar
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Preparing and opening schools within the Shan State, Myanmar (Nansang, Nan Zhan, Lashio, Nong Man, Dang Yang)
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Yangon, Myanmar started a rehabilitation center for children with cerebral palsy

2018 - Expansion in Myanmar, Vietnam & China
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Expansion of New Silver Lining Family Village
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Established Silver Lining Children Rehabilitation Center
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Established Guangxi Young Center in Dahua.

2019 - Rehabilitation Partnership in Yangon
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Partnered with the Eden Centre for Disabled Children in Yangon, Myanmar
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Expanded rehabilitation access for children with cerebral palsy, Down syndrome, and autism
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Strengthened disability support programs for families

2020 - Established Centers in PyinOoLwin, Yangon & China
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Established Silver Lining Humanitarian Youth Center
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Established Silver Lining Humanitarian Youth Center
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Established Guangxi Social Work Station in Qingpo Village, Dahua.

2021 - Dare to Dream Program
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Dare to Dream, that is meant to inspire our children to pursue their dreams and achieve their passions in life.

2023 - Expansion to Hakha, Myanmar
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In Hakha, Myanmar, the Silver Lining Humanitarian Children Center (HCC - Hakha, Myanmar) was established to provide education for children in need in the local community.

2024 - Expansion to Indonesia
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Initiated the registration process for the Indonesian Silver Lining project.
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Planned to establish a local office team and launch the Silver Lining Family Village in Indonesia, creating a family-style home environment for orphaned and vulnerable children.
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Continued humanitarian programs supporting children across China, Myanmar, Vietnam, and other Asian communities.
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2025 - Strengthening Regional Programs & Child Support
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Expanded humanitarian support programs for orphans, children with disabilities, and children in poverty across Asia.
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Strengthened education, rehabilitation, and emergency medical support initiatives to improve children’s quality of life.
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Building Homes in Family Village, Inle Lake, Myanmar.
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Continued partnerships and community programs to provide long-term care, education, and family-based support for vulnerable children.

