HNIN WAI HNIN DIE LIVING LEGacy FUND
Hnin Wai Hnin (pronounced “Nin Way Nin”) was a giver. Hnin kept cash in the car to help strangers fill their cups. They worked tirelessly to improve the conditions for workers and communities across our food systems. If visiting Hnin’s house, it was impossible to leave without a treat or trinket in tow. And as a friend and partner, Hnin showered us with care, humor, wit and honesty as their truest expression of love.
In Hnin’s last months of life, Hnin and Aaron (spouse) tenderly shaped a hope to give others facing sure death some light in their depths of darkness. Hnin often remarked that they were the “luckiest unluckiest” person. Their tragic CMML diagnosis was unlucky, to put it mildly. But if one had to die, Hnin had time to prepare. They had resources from their savings and giving community. And they manifested a loving and laughter filled home, surrounded by deep friendship and chosen family.
The Die Living Legacy Fund seeks to honor the giving legacy of Hnin Wai Hnin.
ABOUT THE DIE LIVING LEGACY FUND
ABOUT HNIN Wai hnin
Prior to their diagnosis, Hnin served as the executive director of CoFED, where they worked with queer and trans young people of color from across the US who were building a just and cooperative food system. They were an active leader in national coalitions such as the New Economy Coalition and the HEAL Food Alliance.
Learn more about Hnin at their memorial page.
FOR WORKING CLASS ACTIVISTS
The Die Living Legacy Fund will direct resources towards US based, low and moderate income activists who have dedicated their lives to social change and fighting for a better future. The Die Living Fund will partner with social and economic justice coalitions to make this fund available to their networks. Additional details, qualifications and processes are forthcoming.
Fund ADMINISTRATION
The Die Living Legacy Fund is managed by Aaron Tanaka (Hnin’s surviving spouse) and Anthony Chang (Hnin’s close friend and colleague). The Die Living Fund is held as a Donor Advised Fund (DAF) at Possibility Labs. The Die Living Fund has been capitalized by Hnin, their family, Aaron and Anthony, as well as through generous donations from their communities. Contributions are accepted on a rolling basis.