Cashwagon donates computers to two rural schools in Kurunegala

• Corporate social responsibility program drives computer and financial literacy

On 1 October, to honour Children’s Day, Cashwagon participated in the opening ceremony of new computer classrooms for two rural schools: Kumbukwewa Maha Vidyalaya and Hilogama Maha Vidyalaya. Cashwagon Sri Lanka helped to renovate the rooms and donated new computers, chairs, musical instruments, and school supplies. Breakfast and gift packs were also handed out to children and school staff. 

The Children’s Day is the seventh charitable event for the company since its founding in Sri Lanka in 2017, with many more planned as part of the company’s CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) campaign. 

Cashwagon is a fintech company that has developed a digital platform that increases accessibility to financial services. These services are designed to serve the many instead of the few, delivering financial inclusion for people left behind by traditional banking institutions.  Cashwagon Sri Lanka CEO Samila Fernando views the company’s CSR initiatives as a natural extension of the brand’s core mission: “The Cashwagon platform is designed to help lift people up when they need it most, as financial security plays a huge role in health and happiness. We believe that our Children’s Day gifts will help these children better understand the new digital world, and in doing so empower them to enrich their lives. We are delighted and privileged that we, as a company, could put a smile on these children’s faces and help them reach the heights that they are striving for.”

Digitalisation in South East Asia plays a crucial role in improving the way people manage their finances. Knowledge how to use digital devices such as computers and smartphones is vital in today’s rapid world. Cashwagon is committed this shift to a brighter and more connected future for all.

Cashwagon is a fintech (financial technology) company that operates a digital platform, providing access to financial services for the general public. With a head office in Singapore, Cashwagon operates in five countries of South-East Asian. Since its Sri Lankan release in April 2017, the Cashwagon platform has connected more than 190,000 borrowers with lending partners, who have disbursed more than 700,000 loans within Sri Lanka. 

The company prides itself as a fintech pioneer in the Sri Lankan market and was one of the first digital plat form to introduce rapid online consumer financial services for underserved people, as well as one of the first company to become a member of the Sri Lanka Fintech Association (FASL).