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In a world where flowers bloom and greens flourish, we embarked on a transformative journey to "Plant a Tree, Save the Environment." To celebrate World Environment Day on June 5th, 2023, AYA Bank organized a tree-planting initiative at the Pan Pyo Latt Philanthropic School (Monastery) in Bago Township.
Led by U Myint Zaw, Chief Executive Officer of AYA Bank, along with senior officials, 100 staff members actively participated in the campaign. Located just a short drive from Yangon city, this sanctuary embodies AYA Bank's commitment to environmental stewardship - AYA Bank Taking Action for a Greener Future.
Year after year, AYA Bank spearheads tree planting projects as an integral part of our annual initiatives. As part of our esteemed Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) program, we proudly showcase our commitment to environmental conservation, recognizing the significant efforts of the revered monastery in preserving the lush green environment. Through this campaign, the bank pledges to plant a minimum of 1,000 trees each year, demonstrating our commitment to environmental conservation along our green journey. These endeavors reflect our unwavering dedication to preserving our natural resources and leaving a lasting legacy for future generations.
Spanning 100 acres, Pann Pyo Let Monastery stands as a remarkable testament to environmental stewardship. Within its grounds, a flourishing forest, captivating garden, and organic greens farm coexist in harmonious abundance. These vibrant landscapes exemplify sustainability and serve as a nurturing space for spiritual enlightenment and educational growth, as the monastery operates as a revered monastic school. Through the tree-planting campaign, we witnessed the monastery's unwavering dedication to environmental conservation.
"I am confident that this tree planting campaign will yield long-term benefits. I would like to take this opportunity to encourage everyone to plant trees within their surroundings, compounds, premises, and even consider indoor plants at their workspaces. AYA Bank is wholeheartedly committed to promoting a 'Green Environment' as a holistic endeavor, not just an isolated activity," expressed U Myint Zaw, Chief Executive Officer of AYA Bank.
Aligned with AYA Bank's commitment to sustainable development, this reforestation effort aims to safeguard the environment while fostering environmental consciousness among participants. Various perennial and shade-providing tree saplings, including Mahogany, Bamboo, Acacia, and Manjansha, were planted across designated areas, covering a total of one acre. The involvement of local communities adds an extra layer of significance as they will be responsible for monitoring and ensuring the long-term growth of the trees.
As flowers bloom and greens flourish, we envision a world where nature's beauty thrives, leaving a lasting impact on our planet.
U Zaw Zaw, Founder and Chairman of AYA Bank PCL, who also serves as the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Senior Vice President, assists the larger community through a variety of purposeful humanitarian programmes. AFC highlights his philanthropic endeavours as the perfect examples of courage and kindness in the face of sheer adversity, leveraging the power of the game for the greater good of humankind.
Most recently, while the whole world grappled with the COVID-19 global pandemic, the Myanmar Football Federation (MFF), under U Zaw Zaw’s guidance, stepped up to support the people through a range of initiatives.
U Zaw Zaw, who also chairs the Ayeyarwady Foundation, donated generously to help provide quarantine facilities, transportation services, food supplies, and health insurance to volunteers and caregivers, while also offering material help to local hospitals as they strived to meet their daily needs.
In commemoration of International Women’s Day, we celebrate the culture we have built with the women at AYA. In keeping with this year’s theme “Embrace Equity”, we expressed our appreciation to women at office with the gift of flowers on 8th March, 2023.
Equity and flexibility are not just words for us. We have managed to truly embed them in our culture. Special appreciation goes to all inspirational women who help shape our organization.
While maintaining priority of products and services which are beneficial and convenient for our customers, AYA Bank remains vigilant and focused on supporting our internal customers, “Our employees”.
Since the prices of commodities have been rising at their fastest pace in recent months, the pressure of the cost-of-living crisis and resulting financial stress is a physical and emotional impact on our employees. The Senior Management of the Bank have decided to provide ‘Cost of Living Support’ to help our employees cope with unexpected hardships that place undue financial stress on them and their families.
Due to this kind of initiative, it is heartwarming to see our employees who will have some peace of mind on their cost-of-living burden and improved well-being. We are proud to give something back to our AYA family members.
Words from Staff about ‘Cost of Living Support’
Ma Chit Chit Zaw
Non-Clerical Staff
Mg Zwe Lin Khant
Security Staff
On 24th September 2022, AYA Bank rolled out COVID-19 booster vaccination campaign for all staff in Yangon to help our people maintain strong protection from coronavirus disease. The vaccination arrangements were conducted at our head offices, ROWE office in Kyauktadar Township and River View office in Ahlone Township.
As part of the steps we have taken to decrease risk of coronavirus infection, we offered booster shot to all staff who were fully vaccinated for more than six months. AYA Bank further arranged booster shot in the following week for staff who missed the day to ensure the full coverage of our vaccination campaign. The campaign has been organized with the support of SML Medical and Diagnostics Center and more than 1700 staff received their booster dose.
Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, AYA Bank follows the guidelines of Ministry of Health and place preventive measures at workplace for both offices and branches. Maintaining a safe and healthy working environment for all our staff and customers is our top priority. Vaccination campaign is a critical step in the fight to COVID-19 and our heartfelt thanks to everyone working together to make this happen.
As part of our Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) activities, ‘Wear a Mask Campaign’ was organized on 28th January 2022 at AYA Bank’s Head Office in Kyauktadar Township, and near Sule Pagoda in support of COVID-19 protection measures, especially when a new subtype of the Omicron Coronavirus variant is spreading. With the objective of encouraging people to keep practice of wearing mask outdoors, AYA Bank staff distributed face masks packs to the public, who passed by Sule Pagoda and visited AYA Bank. AYA Bank is actively participating not only in the development of health sector in the country but also the social welfare activities by organizing such awareness campaigns.
Ayeyarwady Foundation, set up in 2010 as a Non-Profit Organization (NPO), has been focused on the areas of greatest need, on the ways in which we can do the most good. See below to find out more on activities of Ayeyarwady Foundation in 2020.
Under the management of the Yangon Region Government, Ayeyarwady Foundation is building and donating the Covid-19 test center (Taikkyi), which is located at (43/6) miles on the Yangon-Pyay Road. This center is to test truck drivers for Covid-19 infection and the cost of test center will be contributed by Max Highway Co., Ltd. Upon completion of the construction works on 20 th October, 2020, the test center will be handed over to the Yangon Region Government.
On behalf of Ayeyarwady Foundation, Ms. Eaint Hmu Zaw and Mr. Ye Mann Zaw have contributed 10 million MMK and other necessary supplies to Dr. Win Maw Oo, Head of South Okkalapa Hospital for Covid-19 Prevention and Treatment. Ayeyarwady Foundation has constantly contributing all its resources for the people’s safety and public health during Covid-19 pandemic in Myanmar.