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AYA Bank’s 16th Anniversary: A Celebration of Giving

Posted on August 11, 2026

In commemorating the 16th Anniversary, AYA Bank celebrated this significant milestone with a series of meaningful activities that reflected its enduring commitment to gratitude, compassion, and community well-being.

On the morning of Tuesday, 11 August 2026, a commemorative religious ceremony was held at AYA Bank’s Head Office, ROWE. Senior Management members, Department Heads, and employees from various departments, led by Founder Chairman U Zaw Zaw, paid homage and listened to the Dhamma teachings delivered by venerable monks led by Venerable Ashin Bhaddanta Jāgara of Myathaintan Monastery. As part of the ceremony, AYA Bank offered Waso robes, religious offerings, and a donation of cash in Nawa Kamma contributions to the Sangha.

Giving Back to the Community

On the day, AYA Bank also extended its support to communities and organizations in need through charitable donations across various regions, coordinated by the Head Office and Divisions.

    • The Head Office organized a cash donation to Kamaswe Monastic Education School in Kamakhlok Village, Kyauktan Township, as well as a cash donation and a one-day nutritional support programme at Yankin Children Hospital through the AYA Foundation.
    • Division 1 made cash donations to Wijayadayi Nuns’ Education Centre in Ywar Thar Gyi and Say-Sar-Yi Retirement Home.
    • Division 2 made a cash donation to Shwe Gone Daing Child Care Centre under the Department of Social Welfare.
    • Division 3 provided medical funds to Panchanikaya Monastery and Masoyein Monastery, as well as lunch and nutritional support to Say-Sar-Yeik Aged Home.
    • Division 4 made a donation to Maha Parahita Youth Development Garden (Sama Taung).
    • Division 5 contributed cash as medical funds to Youth Development Charity Home (Thukha Yat Mon, Mandalay) and Yadanar Aung Myin Orphanage and Child Care Centre.
    • Division 6 supported the Ayeyarwady Regional Association of Persons with Disabilities.
    • Division 7 made donations to Thaw Ka Myaung Monastery and Myo Set Thit Youth Charity Home in Taung Sun, Bilin Township.

Through these initiatives, AYA Bank contributed a total of MMK 50 million to various charitable, educational, healthcare, and social welfare causes, reaffirming its commitment to creating a positive and lasting impact on communities across Myanmar.

Celebrating with Customers

The spirit of AYA Bank’s 16th Anniversary extended beyond charitable activities. Branches across the country also joined in the celebration by warmly welcoming customers who visited the Bank on the anniversary day and offering them refreshments and food as a gesture of appreciation.

These anniversary activities represent more than a celebration of sixteen years of banking excellence. They reflect AYA Bank’s longstanding values of gratitude, generosity, and shared responsibility, which are values that continue to guide the Bank as it grows together with its customers, employees, and communities.

As AYA Bank marks sixteen remarkable years, the Bank remains grateful for the trust and support it has received throughout its journey and looks forward to continuing to serve and grow alongside the people and communities of Myanmar.