SHE GROWS IN THE WORLD An average of 43% of women contribute to the agriculture sector in developing countries, according to a survey. Farming enthusiast and founder of SHE GROWS IN THE WORLD, Farida Lukmajee for the past five years has been supporting female farmers and entrepreneurs. Farida’s passion for farming ignited her to connect…
International Sign Language Day 2023 was celebrated by the Department of Social Services (DSS) at Sethsiripaya, Battramulla, with over 250 participants, including representatives from the Deaf community, government officials, sponsors, well-wishers, and guests. DSS is the main government body that provides Sign Language Interpretation Services to the Deaf community in the country. For the first…
SDB bank, in line with its unwavering commitment to sustainability and environmental, social, and governance (ESG) principles, has taken significant strides towards promoting renewable energy integration into the national energy mix. The bank’s efforts include offering solar loans from 2021 and successfully funding its first commercial-scale solar power project in 2022, in partnership with Hayleys…
The North & East Ritzbury Sir John Tarbat Junior Athletics Championship concluded triumphantly at Jaffna’s Dorreiuppa Stadium on October 4, 2023. This event, while celebrating its success, also championed a deeper message of empowerment, diversity, and inclusivity across Sri Lanka, further boosting Sri Lankan youth opportunities. The overall championship for girls was secured by Dehiattakandiya…
The youth of Sri Lanka face a serious issue in the form of lack of proper career guidance, which prevents them from seeing and achieving their full potential. Understanding this, Aberdeen Holdings (Pvt) Ltd recently hosted “Inspiring the Leaders of Tomorrow” – a career guidance initiative for students. The programme was hosted on the 29th…
An Anticipatory Action workshop by Sri Lanka Red Cross Society: tools, mechanisms and a pathway forward Sri Lanka held its first national-level sensitization workshop on Anticipatory Action (AA) in Colombo. This was hosted by the Sri Lanka Red Cross Society (SLRCS) in collaboration with the Disaster Management Centre (DMC) and with support from the International…
DSI, the leading footwear manufacturer in Sri Lanka, extended a grand celebration to honor the triumphant teams of the 21st DSI Supersport School Volleyball Championship with an exciting roadshow on October 4, 2023. The two victorious teams, Divisamara National School, Seeduwa and Dammissara National School, Naththandiya, were treated to a memorable journey aboard a double-decker…
Ocean Lanka (Pvt) Ltd, Sri Lanka’s largest weft knitted fabric manufacturer, celebrated another remarkable edition of its esteemed “Sewa Abhiman” Loyalty Awards, an event that pays tribute to the unwavering commitment and dedication of its valued employees. This annual recognition event is a testament to the trust and loyalty that Ocean Lanka has earned from…
In steadfast commitment to empowering Sri Lanka’s youth with essential English language and soft skills, DFCC Bank completed its Samata English Programme for the 5th year running. The programme reached a remarkably successful conclusion, with students receiving their certificates at special Awards Ceremonies conducted by the respective DFCC Bank Branches, through which 81 students were…
In a significant development that marks a new milestone in Sri Lanka’s e-commerce space, “Asian Hardware (Pte) Ltd” has chosen to collaborate with SLT Digital Services (Pvt) Limited (SLT-DIGITAL), a fully owned Marketing and Digital Engagement Solutions subsidiary of Sri Lanka Telecom PLC (SLT-MOBITEL group). This partnership brings together the expertise of “Asian Hardware (Pte)…
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