GAC Sri Lanka marks World Maritime Day with nature protection drive

GAC Sri Lanka, the premier ship agency and logistics service provider in Sri Lanka celebrated the World Maritime Day this year with a contribution to nature protection in Sri Lanka.  GAC Sri Lanka continued with their last year’s efforts in creating awareness on the prevention of marine environment pollution. 

Galle Face Hotel supports Trail 2016

Deni A. Dukic, General Manager of Galle Face Hotel Colombo handing over a donation cheque to the Trail team. From left: Rajendra Theagarajah Director/ Chief Executive Officer at National Development Bank PLC (NDB), Deni A. Dukic, Sarinda Unamboowe Co – Founder Trail, Nathan Sivagananathan Co – Founder Trail, and Mahela Jayawardena Brand Ambassador for Trail 2016

SLIC ‘Call to Donate’ campaign back in aid of National Cancer Institute

For every missed call given to 1357, Sri Lanka Insurance (SLIC)  will donate Rs. 10 towards Paediatric Ward of National Cancer Institute, Maharagama.

Lanka IOC donates towards Trail Walk crowd funding initiative

Lanka IOC PLC has embarked on the organization’s next Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) stance by giving a generous donation towards the Trail Walk initiative which took place in October this year. 

John Keells provides reverse osmosis plants to address risks of CKD in Trincomalee

John Keells Foundation recently commissioned two reverse osmosis filtration systems in the Trincomalee district under a pilot collaboration with the National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB). 

ATL conducts road safety workshop for Eravur student traffic controllers

Amãna Takaful PLC (ATL) organized a training programme on road safety in partnership with the Eravur Traffic Police recently at the Vantharumul Madhya Maha Vidyalaya in Sittandy. 

ComBank unveils ‘Smart Schools’ initiative

A ground-breaking new initiative to raise averages for pass levels in key subjects in the secondary schools curriculum has been launched by the Commercial Bank of Ceylon as part of its extensive commitments to promote education.

SriLankan welcomes ‘TrailSL’ participants

SriLankan Airlines recently partnered with ‘TrailSL’ in aid of raising US$ 5 million to build a cancer treatment facility in Galle as an extension of the Karapitiya Teaching Hospital. 

EFL returns with annual ‘Bulb for Bulb’ green campaign

Illuminating homes whilst sharing a green-conscious message, Expolanka Freight (EFL) brought back its ‘Bulb for Bulb’ campaign for the second consecutive year.

WUSC holds seminar on sustainable CSR for construction sector

The World University Service Canada (WUSC) in collaboration with Chambers and National Level organizations held seminars and networking sessions from the 17th to the 20th October with Canadian CSR coach Steven Fish, Executive Director of Canadian Business for Social Responsibility (CBSR). 

Renowned Canadian coach outlines essential qualities for CSR and sustainability efforts

Steven Fish, a renowned Canadian CSR coach and Executive Director of Canadian Business for Social Responsibility (CBSR) said that CSR, which has historically been motivated by voluntary participation, is experiencing a global trend toward becoming a regulatory requirement.  He said that old linear models are being replaced with innovative approaches and social impact assessments.  

Kanrich Finance uplifts children living in rural areas

In commemoration of International Children’s Day, in the month October, Kanrich Finance launched two projects aimed at the uplifting the lives of children with little access to both clean water and educational supplies. 

Glitz brings fun to Piliyandala SOS Village children

For the children of the SOS Children’s Village, Piliyandala, this year’s Children’s Day proved to be a day filled with fun and entertainment, ending fittingly with fireworks. 

WUSC Sri Lanka hosts transformational CSR session for CEOs

The World University Service Canada (WUSC) in collaboration with the Sri Lanka Canada Business Council (SLCBC) of the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce hosted a CEOs breakfast presentation and networking session at The Kingsbury Hotel with Canadian CSR coach, Canadian Business for Social Responsibility (CBSR) Executive Director Steven Fish. This session was graced by High Commissioner of Canada Shelley Whiting. 

CDB-SLACD launch childhood autism awareness campaign

Citizens Development Business Finance PLC (CDB) in collaboration with the Sri Lanka Association for Child Development (SLACD) launched an islandwide autism awareness campaign to ensure that every child with autism receives early detection and attention, reducing the negative impact that autism has on their lives.

Unilever Sri Lanka’s ‘Gamata Api’ initiative empowers rural communities

‘Doing well by doing good’ is part and parcel of Unilever Sri Lanka’s everyday business approach. Bringing to life the company’s vision of making sustainable living a common place, under the pillar of enhancing livelihoods, the route to market Saubhagya channel was born. 

National Chamber and WUSC to conduct CSR session

The World University Service Canada (WUSC) and  supported by the National Chamber  of  Commerce will conduct a CSR session on October 18 from 2.00 p.m to 5.00 p.m at the National Chamber Auditorium 450 D R Wijewardene Mawatha Colombo – 10.

SriLankan Airlines assists Take Heart Mercy Mission’s lifesaving work again

SriLankan Airlines is to once again facilitate the air travel of the Take Heart Mercy Mission, a team of medical specialists from the United Kingdom who travel to Sri Lanka every year to perform life-saving heart surgery on young children with life-threatening heart defects.

Strathspey Estate conducts CSR programme

Strathspey Estate owned by Richard Pieris Group of companies, conducted a health camp on 12th October at its Cultural Hall as another CSR project.

NDB employees volunteer to extend support for Trail

NDB continuously endeavours to foster sustainability across all its business decisions and activities and believes in inculcating ‘Responsible Behaviour’ in all its employees ensuring that sustainability becomes a way of life. 

National effort for prevention of avoidable blindness on World Sight Day

Sri Lanka’s Vision 2020 goal of eliminating avoidable blindness in Sri Lanka was supported through multiple initiatives on World Sight Day 2016.

CIM SL Student Committee to support less-privileged rural children

The Student Committee of the Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) Sri Lanka 2016 strongly believes in uplifting lives of people and drawing a smile on their faces. 

Just In Time launches ‘Today a Reader – Tomorrow a Leader’ CSR initiative

Working to create a better future every day for Sri Lanka’s children and youth is a cause Just In Time 

Sri Lanka Tourism contributes to beach cleaning programme

Under the advice of President Maithripala Sirisena, from this year, every Saturday of the third week 

NMK Group awards scholarships to deserving students

The NMK Charity Foundation awarded scholarships to deserving students who had qualified for 

Swadeshi Khomba illuminates Ridee Viharaya again

Swadeshi Industrial Works PLC once again illuminated the Rideegama Ridee Viharaya temple situated in the Kurunegala district.

CL Synergy ‘Smiles’ project provides education to underprivileged children

CL Synergy, a pioneer in providing integrated logistics and freight forwarding solutions, recently 

My Friend wishes Sri Lanka’s children happy Children’s Day

‘My Friend’, a high impact Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) project steered by cricketer Angelo Mathews and entrepreneur Fouzul Hameed, with support from Hameedia, Sri Lanka’s leading menswear specialist, reaffirms its commitment to nurture the future generation on the occasion of the Children’s Day. 

Etisalat Lanka furthers promise to eliminate visual impairment

Annual World Sight Day is held on the second Thursday of every October to raise awareness on blindness and visual impairment.

Macktiles strikes Gold for environment-friendly tiles

Macktiles Lanka Pvt. Ltd, a 100 percent Sri Lankan manufacturer of a wide range of commercial and household floor tiles conforming to ISO and SLS standards, was awarded the Gold Standard CIOB Green Mark Award at the Sri Lankan Green Awards Night held recently.