Action Plan Winner, Women Entrepreneurship and Empowerment Program (UNDP, UN Women)

In 2025, Ma Mya Phone Sint, Founder of Growth Session Myanmar, was recognized as the Winner of the Women of the Future Awards for theSocial Entrepreneur Category. This prestigious program celebrates exceptional women leaders across the region who demonstrate vision, leadership, and impact. Her win highlights her groundbreaking work in driving social innovation and her pioneering role in creating meaningful change for mothers and communities in Myanmar.

In 2024, Growth Session Myanmar was honored to be recognized as one of the top 10 social enterprises in the ACCESS Program, hosted by Impact Hub Yangon in partnership with the Myanmar Japan Center and Jica. ACCESS (Accelerating Co‑creation and Empowerment of Startup Solutions) identifies and supports innovative startups and social enterprises that are creating meaningful solutions to social and economic challenges in Myanmar.

In 2024, Growth Session Myanmar was honored to be recognized as a winner of the ASEAN Social Enterprise Development Program (SEDP) 4.0, a prestigious regional initiative that celebrates outstanding social enterprises across Southeast Asia. SEDP 4.0 identifies and supports innovative social enterprises that are creating meaningful solutions to social, environmental, and economic challenges, providing mentorship, capacity-building, and networking opportunities to accelerate their impact across the region.

In 2024, Ma Mya Phone Sint was recognized as a Wedu Rising Star Ambassador, an accolade that celebrates exceptional young women leaders across Asia. The Wedu Rising Star program identifies and supports women with high leadership potential who are committed to creating positive social impact. This recognition highlights Ma Mya Phone Sint’s dedication to empowering mothers, fostering community development, and driving meaningful change through Growth Session Myanmar.

In 2023, Ma Mya Phone Sint was recognized as an Action Plan Winner in the Woman Entrepreneur and Leadership Program, a UNDP and UN Women initiative. The program identifies and supports women entrepreneurs who demonstrate strong leadership, strategic thinking, and a commitment to creating sustainable social and economic impact. This recognition highlights Ma Mya Phone Sint’s dedication to empowering women, fostering community development, and driving meaningful change through Growth Session Myanmar.