Akbar Brothers pledges Rs. 100 m in Sri Lanka’s fight against COVID-19

• Allocates Rs. 50 m to President Rajapaksa initiated COVID-19 Healthcare and Social Security Fund

Joining in Sri Lanka’s battle against COVID-19 and aware of the negative health and economic impact it will have, Akbar Brothers has pledged Rs. 100 million through a number of relief measures to ensure that its employees and the local community are sustained and supported during this difficult time. 

Akbar Brothers has pledged Rs. 50 million to the COVID-19 Healthcare and Social Security Fund initiated by President Gotabaya Rajapaksa.

In its continued efforts to serve the people of Sri Lanka, the company affirmed its involvement in the construction of the New Health Centre in Chilaw.

Additionally an emergency response entailing food supplies, medical equipment and other replenishments has been organised for all is employees.

Relief packages including dry rations have been distributed among the workers and the local community including temples, churches, mosques and those in need around the vicinity.

The Board of Directors of Akbar Brothers said it was deeply grateful and proud of the unwavering cooperation of its staff and management for adhering to safety measures and hygiene protocol and that it was fully committed to its civic duty as a responsible corporate citizen of this country.