AEON is contributing environmentally and socially through business operations, and also through promoting initiatives of the AEON 1% Club Foundation and the AEON Environmental Foundation.

Japan Myanmar Pwe Taw 2020

On 9th February 2020, 6th Time of Japan Myanmar Pwe Taw was held in Thuwana Bhumi Event Park. The event was held for the culture exchange between Myanmar-Japan relationship since 2014 and co-organized by the Embassy of Japan, Japanese Chamber of Commerce, Yangon Japanese Association, NHK, JIB, NEP and Dream Vision Company (DVC) aiming to present a joint festival of both Myanmar and Japan containing Japanese food, products and music concert by artists from both Myanmar and Japan as usual.

As AEON Group, Aeon 1% Club Foundation, AEON Orange, AEON Mall, AEON Credit Service, and AEON Microfinance (Myanmar) participated the event by introducing our group CSR activities, conducting quiz session about environmental activities and about 250 people participated in this session to know about AEON group environmental activities.

Japan Speech Contest in 2020

The 7th Japanese language speech contest was held at School for the deaf, Mandalay on 27th January 2020 as the promoting of the languages between Myanmar & Japan. This contest was organized by Kyoshin Co., Ltd. & Kyoshin JETC Co., Ltd. and AEON Microfinance (Myanmar) Co., Ltd. also supported as one of the co-sponsors. We congratulate all of this year’s contestants and extend a warm thank you to the families and all audience members who took the time to support and ensure the success of the event.

AEON Scholarship Program 2019

The AEON 1% Club Foundation held the 7th AEON Scholarship Granting Ceremony on December 10, 2019. AEON 1% Club Foundation started its program since 2006 in Myanmar, and provided scholarship to 40 new Myanmar students studying in Yangon University of Foreign Languages and Yangon University of Economics. At the Scholarship Granting Ceremony, scholarship students gave speeches on their dreams and goals.

Donated for Myanmar Flood Disaster

On 31st August 2019 (Saturday), AEON ORANGE COMPANY LIMITED (hereinafter AEON Orange), AEON MICROFINANCE (MYANMAR) CO., LTD and AEON THANA SINSAP (THAILAND) PLC (Referred to as “AEON Thana Sinsap”) have provided emergency support donations and fund-raising through the Ministry of Social Welfare, Relief and Resettlement since many people were affected by floods in Myanmar.

In Myanmar, heavy rains due to the monsoon caused floods and landslides throughout the country in August, and about 80,000 people are forced to live in about 160 evacuation camps (as of 22nd August). In particular, small-scale landslides have continued in the southeastern of Mon State, and in the coast of the state Ye Township, temporary logistics have been disrupted, and recovery activities are still ongoing.

In light of these circumstances, emergency support donations were conducted from 22nd August (Thursday) to 28th August (Wednesday) at total of 18 locations, including AEON Orange and AEON Microfinance offices.

Total of 15,000 US dollars received from donations of customers and employees in this fund-raising activity, including support funds from AEON Orange, AEON Microfinance, AEON MALL, and AEON Thana Sinsap. And AEON 1% Club, also donated additional 20,000 US dollars to relieve the flood disaster victims.

We sincerely hope that all of affected Myanmar people will recover to their normal living as soon as possible.

School Construction Support Project

The AEON 1% Club built 35 schools in Myanmar for 1st project of 3 year plan (2012-2015). As the 2nd project (3 year plan), we made the partnership with the international NGO "ADRA Japan" till 2019 and aim to build 20 schools.

On 29th Mar, 2019, we built the schools at "Sin Sa Khan (1) Primary School" in Sin Sa Khan village tract Taikkyi Township, Yangon Region.

Japan Myanmar Pwe Taw 2019

Japan Myanmar Pwe Taw 2019 was held in Yangon, Myanmar on 3rd February 2019.

The event was the 5th time jointly sponsored by Embassy of Japan in Myanmar, Japan Chamber of Commerce and Industry Myanmar, Yangon Japanese Association、Nippon Hoso Kyokai (NHK)、and DVC, and had music concert of Myanmar and Japanese top artists, and participated by various types of Myanmar and Japanese companies and restaurants introducing their expertise.

For AEON Group, Aeon 1% Club Foundation, AEON Orange, AEON Mall and AEON Microfinance (Myanmar) participated the event every year to introduce our group and its CSR activities, and also introduced AEON private brand product of “TOPVALU” as well as food cooked by AEON Orange chef. In addition, at our booth, we conducted quiz session about environmental activities by AEON Group and 250 people participated in the session to understand more about AEON Group environmental activities.

6th Japanese Language Speech Contest

The 6th Japanese language speech contest was held at Day Care Center for the Aged on 12th January 2019 as the promoting of the languages between Myanmar & Japan. This contest was organized by Kyoshin Co., Ltd. & Kyoshin JETC Co., Ltd. and AEON Microfinance (Myanmar) Co., Ltd. also supported as one of the co-sponsors. We congratulate all of this year’s contestants and extend a warm thank you to the families and all audience members who took the time to support and ensure the success of the event.

AEON Scholarship Program

The AEON 1% Club Foundation on Tuesday, December 11, 2018 held providing AEON Scholarship Certificate aimed for outstanding students studying in Yangon University of Foreign Languages and Yangon University of Economics. The AEON Scholarships is a program that provide financial support to Asian students and Japanese students to help their dreams as a part. The Scholarship program of this year was 6th time for Myanmar students.

AEON donated for Myanmar Flood Disaster

On 26th August 2018, AEON Orange Company Limited, AEON Microfinance (Myanmar) Co.,Ltd., AEON Thana Sinsap (Thailand) PLC., AEON 1% Club provided donation of total USD 34,000 to Ministry of Social Welfare, Relief and Resettlement through The Republic of the Union of Myanmar Federation of Chambers of Commerce and Industry (UMFCCI) to relieve the disaster victims.

Due to the monsoon in the end of July, there were 150,000 people evacuated in 160 shelters in affected area. Especially in southern area, there was flooding that damaged famous pagoda and there are still people staying shelters.

With this, AEON Orange donated USD 2,000 by the donation activities at AEON Orange and its staff, AEON Microfinance (Myanmar) donated USD 2,000 from its staff, AEON Thana Sinsap (Thailand) PLC donated USD 10,000, and AEON 1% Club donated USD 20,000.

We hope the donation will help all of affected Myanmar people to recover their normal living soon.

Tree Planting July 2018

The 2nd time of 3rd 3-year Myanmar Tree Planting Project was successfully finished by AEON Environmental Foundation and Yangon City Development Committee (YCDC) was held on 7 July 2018 around Hlwaga Lake located outside Yangon.

This time, we planted 13,000 trees with total participant of 1,300 guests from Japan and Myanmar, Ministries and AEON Microfinance (Myanmar) staffs.

School Construction Support Project

The AEON 1% Club opened 35 schools in Myanmar for 1st project of 3 year plan (2012-2015). As the 2nd project (3 year plan), we made the partnership with the international NGO "ADRA Japan" till 2019 and aim to open 20 schools.

On 29th Mar, 2018, we opened the schools at "Oh Poh West Primary School" in Twante District located southwest of Yangon from which about 260 children will learn.

Japanese Speech Contest 2018

Japanese language speech contest was held at School for the deaf, Mandalay on 29th Jan, 2018 as the promoting the languages between Myanmar & Japan. This contest is organized by Kyoshin Co., Ltd. & Kyoshin JETC Co., Ltd. and AEON Microfinance (Myanmar) Co., Ltd. is also supported as one of the co-sponsors. We congratulate all of this year’s contestants and extend a warm thank you to the families and all audience members who took the time to support and ensure the success of the event.

AEON Scholarship Program 2017

The AEON 1% Club Foundation held AEON Scholarship Certificate Granting Ceremony on Monday, Dec 11th 2017 for 119 Myanmar students from Yangon University of Economics and Yangon University of Foreign Languages. The Aeon Scholarship is an allowance-based scholarship for university students in various Asian countries and self-financed Asian students studying in Japan.

The project was started in 2006 in the hope that recipients will play an active role in the future connecting their home countries with Japan in their respective specialist fields. In addition to year-round financial support, the project offers opportunities for various study curriculums and volunteer activities aimed at scholarship students studying in Japan, and provides support for students aiming to develop into global talent. At the Scholarship Certificate Granting Ceremony hele in the respective countries, scholarship students give speeches on their personal drams and goal.

Tree Planting July 2017

The 2nd time of 2nd 3-year Myanmar Tree Planting Project was successfully finished by AEON Environmental Foundation and Yangon City Development Committee (YCDC) was held on 8 July 2017 around Hlwaga Lake located outside Yangon.

This time, we planted 13,000 trees with total participant of 1,200 guests from Japan and Myanmar, Ministries and AEON Microfinance (Myanmar) staffs.

School Construction Support Project

The AEON 1% Club foundation held the school opening ceremony at Sar Phyu Su village on 29th Mar, 2017. We have built total 35 of schools in Myanmar from 2013 to 2014 and another 20 schools are planned to build in 2017 to 2019.

AEON Scholarship Program 2016

The AEON 1% Club Foundation held AEON Scholarship Certificate Granting Ceremony on Monday, Dec 12th 2016 for 118 Myanmar students from Yangon University of Economics and Yangon University of Foreign Languages.

AEON Scholarship is a program that helps Asian students realize their dreams by providing financial support. The program began in 2006, based on the desire to build a bridge between Japan and other countries from Asia through a scholarship system. This system targets self-supporting exchange students from Asia studying in Japan, as well as university students from various Asian countries. So far 4,458 students from 34 universities in Japan, China, Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia, Cambodia and Myanmar are awarded.

Teenage Ambassador Program 2016

The Teenage Ambassador program is to help young people cultivate understanding and a spirit of friendship across different cultures. Between Japan and Myanmar exchange program is second time in this year. 16 students from Hokkaido Noboribetsu Akebi Secondary School in Japan will have an opportunity to exchange cultures with students from Basic Education High School No. (1) Dagon.

Japan and Myanmar Teenage Ambassador: 1 – 6 November, 2016

16 students from Japan stayed in host families in Myanmar in Nov’16, and 16 students from Myanmar will stay in host families in Japan in Feb’17.

Tree Planting July 2016

• The 1st 3-year Myanmar Tree Planting Project was successfully finished. The project which is agreed to extend for additional 3 years by AEON Environmental Foundation and Minister of Yangon Region was held on 16 July 2016 in the forest near Hlawga National Park.
• This time, we planted 10,000 trees with total participant of 500 guests from Japan, 1,100 volunteers from Myanmar, Ministries, Scholarship Students, AEON Microfinance (Myanmar) business partners and all staff.

Scholarship Program

The program is to award scholarships to excellent Asian students who will be future leaders of the next generation. Since the commencement, we have supported 239 Asian students in Japan. From 2013, the program has been carried out at the Yangon Institute of Economics and the Yangon University of Foreign Languages.

School Construction Support Project

The program works to support school construction in regions of Asia where there is a shortage of educational facilities. A number of people from Japan have also participated in School Opening Ceremonies. Additionally, we have built total 35 of schools in Myanmar from 2013 to 2014.

ASEAN Teenage Ambassadors

The program is to promote cultural exchanges between Japan and other countries’ high school students. Presently a total of 590 high school students from 15 countries has come to Japan. In 2013, the program is to take place between high school students of Japan (Naha) and those of Myanmar (Yangon).

AEON-UNICEF Safe Water Campaign

The campaign was launched in 2010 to build water-supply facilities for children who have to sacrifice time they could otherwise spend attending school but who have to travel long distances every day to fetch water. The program has helped some 130,000 children in terms of health and education in Cambodia, Laos, and Myanmar.

SEA Games Myanmar 2013 Support

We have supported the marking of uniform for the Myanmar athletes participating in the SEA Games held in December 2013 in Naypyidaw, Myanmar.

Planting Trees throughout Asia

Since its establishment in 1990, the AEON Environmental Foundation together with nationwide volunteers have been planting trees in Asian countries. 3-year Tree planning project in Pyugyi Reservoir on the outskirts of Yangon was started in July 2013, and planted.

AEON 1% Club School Inauguration Ceremony

On 27th March 2015, AEON 1% Club conducted AEON School Inauguration Ceremony at No.(42) Basic Education Primary School, Hlaing Tharyar Township, Myanmar in partnership with UNICEF Myanmar.

In Ayarwaddy Division, “ New AEON Khayae School Building” was held on 28th March 2015, which was donated by AEON 1% Club Foundation.

During 2013~2015, AEON 1% Club has built 35 numbers of schools accomplished throughout Myanmar region area where much more needed of education support.

Tree Planting July 2015

• The 3-year Myanmar Tree Planting Project was formed between AEON Environmental Foundation and Yangon Region Government in 2013 to plant trees to restore the watershed protection function and regenerate the forest as Phyugyi Reservoir has been the local residents’ main water source however those trees have been chopped down.
• The last year of the 3-year project was held on 18 July 2015 to plant 10,000 trees with total participant of 300 guests from Japan, 700 volunteers from Myanmar, Ministries, Scholarship Students, AEON Microfinance (Myanmar) business partners and all staff.
• On 17th July 2015, AEON Environmental Foundation and Minister of Yangon Region agreed to extend the project for additional 3 years in Yangon Division to support Myanmar citizens.

AEON 1% Club donate to Myanmar flood disaster

On 14th August 2015, on behalf of AEON 1% Club, AEON Microfinance (Myanmar) Co., LTD. and AEON Co., LTD. Myanmar Representative Office provided donation of USD 20,000 to the headquarters for disaster control to relieve the disaster victims.

Due to the severe rain storm since July, it killed over 100 people in northern area and affected more than 1 million people. The disaster impacted to the nearby rivers and caused flooding so that food, necessities and medicines are in high demand.

AEON 1% Club has been supporting school building and built 35 schools since 2013 in Myanmar. In this disaster, some of those students from the schools were affected by the flooding and staying in temporary evacuation area.

We hope the donation will support the supplies of food and medicines for people in need, and wish all of affected Myanmar people will recover back their normal living.

AEON 1% Club School Inauguration Ceremony

On 3rd October 2015, AEON 1% Club conducted AEON School Building Inauguration Ceremony as “New AEON Shwe Thapyay Primary School”, “New AEON Nguwar Primary School”, “New AEON Shwe Pone Nyat Primary School” in Hinthada Township, Ayarwaddy Division.

In this (3) new school building opening ceremony, Ministry of Education Officials attended and expressed appreciation for the donations on behalf of the citizens.

A 3-year School Construction Support Project to construct 30 schools in Myanmar commenced in 2012, and constructed 35 numbers of schools throughout Myanmar region area where much more needed of education support.

AEON Scholarship Program

AEON 1% Club supported university students from Yangon University of Economics and Yangon University of Foreign Languages by providing scholarship on 16th December 2015.

This 3-year AEON Scholarship Program commenced in 2014 is to foster the development of Myanmar, and the promotion of the friendship between Japan and Myanmar.