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AIA Insurance provides clean water to Kimbulpatiyawa

01 Jun 2024 - {{hitsCtrl.values.hits}}      

This Vesak, AIA Insurance presented the greatest gift of life to the villagers of Kimbulpatiyawa, Anuradhapura which is clean and safe drinking water. 
Recognizing that clean water is the essence of life and a fundamental human necessity, AIA Insurance implemented a water purification system in this rural community.
This significant initiative is part of their commitment to help all Sri Lankans live healthier, longer, better lives.
For the 300 families, approximately 1500 individuals and a primary school with 75 students in Kimbulpatiyawa, access to clean water has been a long-awaited dream. 
“We believe that clean water is the gift of life and a basic human right,” said Sasith Bambaradeniya, Chief Marketing Officer at AIA Insurance. 
“Our goal is to enhance the quality of life for the residents of Kimbulpatiyawa, which allowed them to celebrate Vesak with dignity and joy, and to support their overall health and wellbeing long into the future. 


This initiative is a part of AIA Insurance’s ongoing mission to help all Sri Lankans live healthier, longer, better lives. The newly installed water purification system is a testament to our commitment to the communities we serve, providing a sustainable solution that will benefit current and future generations in Kimbulpatiyawa.”
The impact of this initiative is already being felt within the community. “Having access to clean water helped us celebrate Vesak and host a fully-fledged ‘dansala’ for the first time in years,” said G. N. Gunasekara, a resident of Kimbulpatiyawa. 
M. K. G.Morawaka, Horowpothana Divisional Secretary added, “Clean drinking water has been a vital necessity for thepeople of the Kimbulapitiya Village for their daily lives. With the rise of kidney patients in the village, the need for clean water was strongly felt. Our children and everyone in the village can now drink safe water and stay healthy. We are deeply grateful to AIA Insurance for this life-changing gift.”
S. Neil Dissanayaka, the principal of the local primary school shared his thoughts, “This water purification system is a tremendous benefit for our students. They now have access to clean water at school, which means fewer health issues and better attendance. It’s a huge step forward for our community.”