‘Govi Suwaya’ – ‘Samaposha’ extends local farmer CSR to healthcare

Plenty Foods (Pvt.) Ltd (PFL), a fully-owned subsidiary of Ceylon Biscuits Ltd (CBL), the manufacturer of ‘Samaposha’ cereal brand for children and adults, recently launched its latest corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiative ‘Govi Suwaya’...

Amil donates Chetiya to Ratmalana Samadhi Buddhist Centre

?Amil Group of Company, to commemorate its 30 years’ service to the nation, embarked on a noble corporate social responsibility (CSR) activity.

Siddhalepa community service in Katharagama

?Siddhalepa’s community services in the holy precincts of Katharagama were conducted this year too on a grand scale.

South Asia Textile Industries Lanka restores clinic for 10th anniversary

South Asia Textile Industries Lanka, a leading Weft Knit fabric manufacturer for global brands such as Victoria’s Secret, Marks and Spencer, NEXT, Adidas, Columbia Sportswear, PVH/Calvin Klein, Tesco F&F and many more...

Sampath collaborates with Ample Path of Inspiration programme again

?Reiterating its commitment as a socially responsible corporate citizen, Sampath Bank partnered with the Global Community Development Programme of AIESEC at University of Sri Jayewardenepura ...

Berendina provides scholarships to disadvantaged Kegalle A/L students

?The Berendina Employment Centre (BEC) provides six scholarships to deserving G.C.E. Advanced Level students and to one university undergraduate student in the Kegalle District as part of its ‘Bright Student Scholarship Programme’. 

Fashion Bug presented with award in recognition of “Sisu Dirimaga Foundation”

?Fashion Bug, one of Sri Lanka’s leading fashion retailers with over 17 outlets island wide, were recognised for the work carried out by them via their Sisu Dirimaga Foundation.

ComBank completes landscaping of NHSL gardens

?A project by the Corporate Social Responsibility Trust of Commercial Bank to landscape one and a half acres of the gardens of the National Hospital of Sri Lanka (NHSL) Colombo has been completed. 

Embark vaccinates 2592 street dogs during 1Q of 2015-16

?A spate of activities in geographically and culturally diverse areas of Sri Lanka has seen Embark, Sri Lanka’s unique fashion brand supported community animal welfare programme, record one of the busiest quarters in its eight year history.

Browns-Animal SOS join hands for a rabies-free Sri Lanka

?Brown & Company PLC’s veterinary pharmaceutical sector recently joined hands with Animal SOS Sri Lanka towards creating a rabies-free country.

Expolanka enables entrepreneurship amongst senior citizens through microfinance

?In a bid to help address an emerging social problem in Sri Lanka, Expolanka’s corporate social responsibility (CSR) arm initiated a microfinance project in collaboration with HelpAge Sri Lanka (HASL) to fund senior citizens to embark on entrepreneurship projects of their own. 

Sampath engages an overwhelming crowd at Mahiyangana ‘Pahe Shishyathwa’

?The fifth seminar of Sampath Bank ‘Pahe Shishyathwa’ programme was successfully conducted recently at the Ranasinghe Premedasa National College in Hasalaka. 

Kelani Cables brings ‘Kelani Visura’ to A’pura, Matale

?Kelani Cables PLC conducts its much talked about corporate social responsibility (CSR) programme ‘Kelani Visura’ on wire laying in electrical systems for electrical technicians and apprentices throughout the country. 

Softlogic Finance extends cleaner environment concept to Jaffna

Softlogic Finance PLC has extended its ‘Clean Zone’ community initiative,...

Richard Peiris Finance blood donation campaign a tremendous success

The blood donation campaign organised by Richard Peiris Finance Ltd was a tremendous success with over 100 donors taking part. 

AMW sponsors musical show to raise Epilepsy awareness

?Epilepsy is among the most neglected diseases in Sri Lanka. Answering the call to address this disease, the government has set up epilepsy wards at the main children’s hospital across the country. 

Asia Capital holds blood donation camp at WTC

?Asia Capital PLC recently held a blood donation camp at the World Trade Centre, as part of its commitment towards being a responsible corporate citizen.  The event, which was open to all, saw the participation of over 100 people representing 15 companies.

Otara Foundation to spearhead environmental sustainability and animal welfare

Entrepreneur, fashion icon and animal lover Otara Gunewardene who exited the Odel business empire she founded and built to focus on matters closer to her heart, has set up a non-profit foundation dedicated to improving the lives of all animals, communities and the environment.

Poonewa residents get clean drinking water with Sampath Bank assistance

?Sampath Bank initiated yet another CSR initiative with the installation of a water purification unit (RO Plant) in Poonewa, Medawachchiya recently. 

Colombo School of Arts to help leprosy patients, promote awareness

?With the aim of helping to create awareness of the dreaded disease leprosy and also to promote early detection, the students of the Colombo School of Arts (CSA)....

British Council enhances international learning in local school curriculum

This year, 144 schools from remote and urban areas of Anuradhapura,Polonnaruwa,Batticaloa, Badulla, Bandarawela, Colombo, Galle, Matara, Hambantota, Jaffna, Kandy,Ratnapura,Kegalle and Kurunegala received the ‘British Council International School Award’ ...

NTB marks World Environment Day across branch network

Nations Trust Bank as a responsible banking institute & a patron member...

Sampath empowers local entrepreneurs at Laksala award competition

Sampath Bank sponsored Swarna Warna award competition...

Nithyakalyani Jewellery-Rotary Club organise blood donation camp

 Wellawatte Nithyakalyani Jewellery togther with Rotary Club of Colombo East...

Maliban comes forth to educate school children

?Maliban Biscuit Manufactories, the pioneer biscuit manufacturer in the country, has embarked on yet another corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiative where the company is hosting factory visits for school children. 

SriLankan steers ‘NenaPahan’ youth development programme

?National carrier SriLankan Airlines implemented the fifth edition of NenaPahan youth development programme, which focuses on developing the talents of the children of the airline’s employees. 

HNB to offer ‘Diri Daru’ scholarships worth Rs.7mn

?Hatton National Bank (HNB) will continue its longstanding support of national education and student development by offering 500 scholarships to the top performers of the Year Five Scholarship examination under the ‘HNB Diri Daru’ scheme.

Swadeshi Khomba illuminates Yapauwa Raja Maha Viharaya

?Swadeshi Industrial Works PLC, the market leader in Sri Lanka for herbal personal care products, sponsored the ‘Aloka Poojawa’ of the historic Yapauwa Raja Maha Viharaya for the Poson Full Moon Poya Day.

Allianz Lanka extends sponsorship of Sri Lanka Paralympic team

?Allianz Lanka has extended financial and technical support of the Sri Lanka Paralympic team for a further two years.

CIC continues to fund groundbreaking sloth bear research project

?As part of its commitment to being a responsible corporate citizen, CIC Holdings PLC continued to extend its support to the Sri Lankan sloth bear research project.