‘e-Thilina’ donates computer lab to Galagama Vidyalaya

Esoft Metro Campus, which has launched the ‘e-Thilina’ community service oriented initiative in 

Foundation stone laid for Ayati Centre for children with disabilities

The national dream of establishing a center dedicated for children with disabilities became a little 

LOLC Micro Credit felicitates over 750 top Grade 5 scholars

LOLC Micro Credit Ltd. (LOMC), one of the largest microfinance companies in Sri Lanka and subsidiary of the LOLC Group, successfully concluded its 7th annual ‘Isuru Diriya Sisu Upahara’ scholarship awards ceremony at a gala event held at the BMICH Colombo. 

Kapiriggama tank cascade system restoration receives recognition

HSBC and IUCN joined hands in 2012 to restore the Kapiriggama tank cascade system under HSBC’s global water programme. 

JKH holds awareness campaign against sexual harassment

John Keells Foundation (JKF), the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) arm of John Keells Group (JKH) initiated a public awareness campaign against sexual harassment, targeting commuters of public transport, in commemoration of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women falling on 25th November.   

Premium International supports SLOA on diabetic programme

The Sir Lanka Optometric Association (SLOA) organized a walk and a health camp to celebrate World Diabetes Day on the 14th of November at Sri Sumedha Collage, Gampaha under the theme of ‘Voice against avoidable blindness’.

CTC plants thousand saplings to mark annual tree planting programme

Plant a tree – Save planet, the annual tree planting programme organized by the Ceylon Tobacco Company PLC (CTC) was held at the banks of Polgolla Reservoir last month. Thousand saplings were planted to mark this annual event by 200 volunteers representing CTC, Mahaweli Authority, Central Environment Authority, Sri Lanka Army, Sri Lanka Police and the Pahatha Dumbara Technical College.

Omega Line conducts ‘Sahanodayata Dawasak’

Omega Line Ltd, Sandalankawa, a leading export-oriented garment factory in Sri Lanka, engaged in a 

Expack promotes CSR and highlights importance to Sri Lanka

There’s been a growing interest worldwide about the importance of CSR to a company, both from a 

Chevron and SLGGA create awareness on HIV and AIDS among youth

According to the National STD / AIDS control programme which is part of Sri Lanka Department of 

Donations for children’s hospital quadruple after Derana’s telethon

On November 20, Derana TV held a telethon dedicated to a cause this media powerhouse took close 

Swadeshi illuminates Saman Devalaya for 15th year

Swadeshi Industrial Works PLC has sponsored the ‘Aloka Poojawa’ of the historic Sabaragamuwa 

Sampath Bank feted as CSR World Leader

Marking yet another milestone with its efforts to create a positive impact for the country, its citizens 

Sunshine group raises Rs. 2 mn for Trail 2016

A strong turnout and dedicated participation from across the Sunshine group of companies helped 

Catwalk Textile to hold ‘Body weight donation’ programme tomorrow

Catwalk Textile Palace of Matara has taken the history of Sri Lanka’s social service activities to an entirely new dimension. It has made the necessary arrangements to donate a whole plethora of gifts to low-income families with more than five children.

Samsung provides smartphones to 100 visually challenged undergraduates

Samsung Sri Lanka recently extended support towards empowering 100 visually impaired undergraduates with smartphones that would enable them to make extensive use of digital technology in their studies. 

Ceylinco Life takes doctors to over 2,000 people in 10 months

Nearly 2,200 people have received free medical checks this year courtesy of Ceylinco Life under the life insurance leader’s ‘Waidya Hamuwa’ (Meet the Doctor) community programme, which has benefitted some 135,000 people in 13 years.

HNB Grameen donates school equipment to Polonnaruwa Kudawewa Vidyalaya

HNB Grameen Finance Ltd recently extended its support to Kudawewa Vidyalaya in Dimbulagala, Polonnaruwa, in connection with the Universal Children’s Day. 

Sri Lanka Insurance’s Call to Donate campaign a success

The Call to Donate campaign, launched by Sri Lanka Insurance (SLI) on November 1, has become an outstanding success, attracting over 500,000 missed calls within the short space of two weeks, long before its deadline of November 30.   

World Sight Day sees free spectacles donated, cataract surgeries performed

World Sight Day 2016 was successfully concluded with this year’s commemorative efforts, which began with a walkathon from Viharamahadevi Park to Independence Square.

SLT joins Wana Ropa national tree planting programme

Sri Lanka Telecom PLC organized a special tree planting programme called National Ruk Ropa - 2016 in line with the Wana Ropa national tree planting programme,t hat aims to increase forest cover in the country up to 32 percent within the next three years.

NDB sponsors FOGSL’s 40-year celebration

NDB has extended its support to the Department of Zoology of the University of Colombo by being a sponsor for the 40-year celebration of the Field Ornithology Group of Sri Lanka (FOGSL). 

Amãna Bank continues service towards children at Kalubowila hospital

As part of its continued CSR focus towards children, Amãna Bank made another valuable contribution to the children’s ward (15B) of the Colombo South (Kalubowila) General Hospital by donating acute medical equipment.

Abans presents 100th laptop to deserving student

Continuing their CSR initiative year after year, Abans presented laptops to nine deserving students. With this presentation Abans reached the important milestone of presenting the 100th laptop to a  deserving student. 

Fonterra completes 45 projects to uplift dairy farming communities

As part of its pioneering dairy development programme, Fonterra Brands Sri Lanka continues to help build more sustainable dairy farming communities through its grass roots fund, investing over Rs. 33 million in 45 community projects since 2014. 

ComBank’s Arunalu supports country’s brightest young students

Twelve of Sri Lanka’s brightest young students have been rewarded by Commercial Bank of Ceylon with nearly Rs 750,000 in scholarships and cash prizes as Sri Lanka’s largest private bank began the disbursement of Arunalu rewards to top achievers at the 2016 Year-5 scholarship examination. Total disbursements are expected to top Rs 5 million under this year’s rewards programme conducted by Arunalu – the bank’s signatur

Esoft Metro Campus and Sirasa TV donate computer lab to Kurunegala school

Esoft Metro Campus, which has launched the ‘e-Thilina’ community service- oriented initiative in partnership with Sirasa Television, donated a fully-fledged, computer laboratory with internet and other facilities to the Athugalpura Prince College, Kurunegala recently. 

Toyota Lanka supports ‘Ranaviru Real Star’ for fifth consecutive year

Toyota Lanka (Private) Limited, the sole authorized distributor for Toyota vehicles in Sri Lanka in its effort to recognize and support the ‘real heroes’ of our nation, tied up with “Ranaviru Real Star” for the 5th consecutive time this year. 

CTC employees provide humanitarian support to drought-affected families

Carrying out their duties as a responsible corporate, Ceylon Tobacco Company PLC (CTC) recently completed a CSR initiative where the company donated clean drinking water to over 500 drought affected families in Madirigiriya and Elahera leaf growing areas. 

Uga Bay Pasikudah celebrates fourth year anniversary with staff and community

Uga Bay marked an important milestone by entering its 4th year in the hospitality industry.  The elegant and lush beach resort hotel located in Pasikudah on the pristine border of the East Coast, celebrated the occasion by giving back to the community and of course treating its staff and guests.