by Sanath Nanayakkare
Astra, one of the iconic food brands in the country recently launched the Astra Diriya Wanitha programme in collaboration with the Samurdhi programme to empower women; especially mothers in all 14, 022 Grama Niladhari Divisions across the country to inspire, guide and support them to set up their own home-baking business.
The initiative aimed at creating at least one home baking business in every Grama Niladhari Division was announced at a launch event at the Cinnamon Grand in Colombo where Jagath Kumara – MP, General Secretary of the Association of Samurdhi Officers and Agricultural Research Officers took part as a special guest.
Sonali Jayasinghe – Senior Vice President Human Resources DFCC Bank, Lakshman Silva, Director / CEO DFCC Bank and Nilmini Gunaratne, Vice President Marketing & Sustainability DFCC Bank with the memento. DFCC Bank partnered for the 3rd consecutive year with CIMA Sri Lanka as a Gold corporate partner this year too. In addition, the bank was […]
(MENAFN - Colombo Gazette) a Company that strongly believes in the value of Social Responsibility, Fairfirst recently partnered with the Sri Lanka Police K9 Unit for the 02nd consecutive year to uplift the wellbeing of furry heroes in their line of work. In this light, the K9 Unit of the Sri Lanka Police was offered a free comprehensive pet insurance coverage for the entire year to assist the fur heroes with veterinary expenses and other related expenses that may arise in their work of bravery.
For many years, dogs have been man s best friend. They have been an integral part in our lives because they support our optimism to progress. The furry heroes of the Sri Lanka Police K9 unit are a true testament to this unconditional relationship. Which is why in all fairness, Fairfirst has taken on the responsibility to support these heroes in return.