HSBC Global Service Centre Sri Lanka joins hands with World Vision to support local communities

HSBC’s Global Service Centre in Sri Lanka (GSCSL) announced it had entered into an agreement with World Vision Lanka (Guarantee) Limited to implement a water and sanitation project under HSBC’s Global Water Programme 

Expolanka conducts health camps to celebrate World Elders Day

Celebrating World Elders Day, Expolanka’s CSR arm conducted ‘Healthy Living’, a series of health camps in Maskeliya, Sedawatta, Homagama and Wattala areas for over 300 elderly citizens in collaboration with HelpAge Sri Lanka. 

Jungle Beach by Uga Escapes cleans up beach

Though Sri Lanka is rimmed by some of the world’s best beaches, few compare with the wide, white, miles-long stretch of sand that runs North of Trincomalee past Pigeon Island and Nilaveli to the lagoon mouth at Kuchaveli. 

Mannar residents benefit from flood control and groundwater cleaning project

In a bid to help communities improve groundwater conditions and increase their resilience to floods related threats, the United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS), in partnership with the Mannar District Secretariat and the Mannar Urban council,

CTC staff renovates Kotahena community centre

The employees of Ceylon Tobacco Company (CTC) once again demonstrated their commitment to Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) as they organized an initiative, which saw the renovation and restoration of the Kalimuththu Community Centre on Bonjean Road, Colombo 15. 

Denta Kid raises awareness among children via activation programme

Under the theme ‘good habits’, Darley Butler & Company Ltd is conducting sessions in several selected preschool as a brand activation campaign to promote Denta Kid, the recently launched junior toothbrush. 

Brandix takes lead in supporting national initiative in occupational safety and health

?Sri Lanka’s efforts to promote occupational safety and health at workplaces across the island are to be supported by the country’s single largest apparel exporter Brandix as the principal sponsor of the 2015 National Occupational Safety & Health (OSH) week.

Amãna Bank continues support towards Kalubowila Hospital

?Amãna Bank continued its benevolent work towards the Colombo South (Kalubowila) General Hospital by donating valuable medical equipment, IT equipment and air mattresses to be utilised at the children’s ward of the hospital. 

Fashion Bug uplifts Ragama Hospital through CSR initiatives

Fashion Bug, one of Sri Lanka’s leading retail clothing stores with over 16 outlets islandwide, in its series of various corporate social responsibility (CSR) activities recently installed direction boards at Ragama Hospital adding ease and convenience to the public.

Classic Travel supports International Coastal Clean Up

Travel solutions provider, Classic Travel stepped forward to support International Coastal Cleanup 2015, held from 9th September to 23rd September ...

Human Rights, a business responsibility: LafargeHolcim

“Holcim (Lanka) Ltd has developed an action plan addressing potential human rights risks related to its operations and its value chain following....

Lafarge Mahaweli celebrates 4 years of zero LTI

Lafarge Mahaweli Cement hosted their employees to an event at the Pegasus Hotel, Uswetakeiyawa, where they celebrated zero lost time injuries (LTI) for four consecutive years. 

JKF distributes spectacles among school children

Ahead of the World Sight Day (8th October), the John Keells Foundation (JKF) together with Elephant House and Health Ministry distributed 100 pairs of spectacles to school children in the Colombo district,..

KBSL holds annual blood drive

?Tech company KBSL hosted its annual blood drive recently where over 80 of employees donated blood. “I want to thank all the staff members who came out to donate blood. 

Litro Gas partners MEPA for National Beach Cleaning Programme 2015

Litro Gas, the largest importer and market leader of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) in Sri Lanka, recently stepped up as a key sponsor for the National Beach Cleaning Programme organised by the Marine Environment Protection Authority (MEPA)...

DPMC conducts training programmes for women three-wheeler drivers

?David Pieris Motor Company Limited, pioneers in the automotive sector in Sri Lanka, recently launched a series of training programmes for self-employed women who are trying to make a living driving three-wheelers.

Ceylinco Life builds classroom for Haldummulla school

?Life insurance leader Ceylinco Life has come to the aid of the Haldummulla Vidyalaya in the Haputale Division of the Badulla District by building a classroom block for students of Grade 4.

Etisalat Lanka refreshes devotees during Kandy Esala Perahera

?The Kandy Esala Perahera, boasting centuries of Sri Lankan heritage, is an ancient, awe-inspiring procession that has drawn Buddhist devotees, tourists and large crowds from across the country to the hill capital each year.

Sampath Bank to set up medical camp for Children’s Day

?In keeping with its commitment of creating a pathway to success and wellbeing for the children of Sri Lanka, Sampath Bank is setting up a free medical camp as the next phase of its activities scheduled to celebrate the World Children’s Day. 

Sunshine Healthcare sponsors ‘Careerlead’ 2015 to promote entrepreneurship

Sunshine Healthcare Lanka (SHL), a member of the diversified conglomerate Sunshine Holdings PLC, supported ‘Careerlead 2015,...

ODEL to save Yala animals with awareness campaign

The tragic deaths of several magnificent specimens of wildlife in the Yala National Park has spurred ODEL to launch ‘Value LIFE

ComBank empowers southern rice millers with awareness programme

The Commercial Bank of Ceylon recently conducted a programme to enhance the proficiency in rice milling of rice millers in the deep south of Sri Lanka under the Bank’s initiative to assist micro businesses and SMEs countrywide by providing them with essential knowledge.

Holcim Lanka unveils 4th Holcim Village in Galle

Holcim Lanka, under their Sustainable Development project ‘Holcim Villages’ constructed and opened homes for the destitute in Akmeemana, Galle. 

Softlogic Finance supports deserving Jaffna students’ educational needs

To commemorate the recent opening of its Chunnakam branch and relocating of its Jaffna branch, Softlogic Finance PLC assisted deserving....

Sirio engages in massive CSR programme

Sirio, a leading garment manufacturing and exporting company in Badalgama, engaged in a massive corporate social responsibility (CSR) programme. 

Janashakthi expands Traffic Safety Project to Kataragama

Janashakthi Insurance recently reaffirmed its commitment to traffic safety, providing traffic warden uniforms to students from four colleges in Kataragama.

Sunshine Holdings companies contribute towards national objectives

Through the continuation of long-term community initiatives aligned with national objectives, particularly in the areas of health and education,...

Esoft-Sirasa donate computer lab to Ratnapura school

Esoft Metro Campus, which has launched the ‘E-Thilina’ community service-oriented initiative in partnership with Sirasa Television,...

Browns Hotels and Resorts sponsors Pearl Island Charity Ride 2015

The Dubai Bikers Charity Ride kick started on August 22 after a brief launch and cocktails at Jetwing Blue Hotel in Negombo.

HSBC partners with three local charities to mark 150-year anniversary

HSBC Sri Lanka is partnering with Sarvodaya-Fusion, The Schools Relief Initiative (SRI) and the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) to further its community support towards education and the environment.