Myanmar has made considerable progress in recent years in opening its economy and introducing substantial reforms towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Within this context, there are potentially increased opportunities for civil society and foundations to shape policy and promote development and well-being for the Burmese people. Providing better development outcomes for citizens and achieving the ambitions set out in the SDGs will require that all development actors, including foundations, work together to make further headway and provide tangible development benefits to all segments of society. Building on Myanmar’s rich and deeply rooted values of charity and generosity, the philanthropic sector can provide innovative and much-needed support for continued prosperity.