Daraz donates Rs. 2 m to Itukama Fund

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Daraz showcased its perseverance in combatting the effects of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic through its donation of Rs. 2 million and the supply of PPE kits to the Itukama COVID-19 Healthcare and Social Security Fund.

The donation was handed over to Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa at Temple Trees on 19 July, in the presence of Minister of Youth and Sports and State Minister of Digital Technology and Enterprise Development Namal Rajapaksa and State Minister of Provincial Council and Local Government Minister Roshan Ranasinghe.

Representing Daraz Sri Lanka were Managing Director Rakhil Fernando, Chief Operations Officer Darshika Attanayake and the Head of Administration and Procurement Malith Ranadewa.

The Itukama project is a fund raising initiative for the COVID-19 Healthcare and Social Security Fund established by His Excellency, President Gotabaya Rajapaksa to support the mitigation of the spread of COVID-19.

Initially established with a donation of Rs 100 million from the President’s Fund, the fund aims at securing the safety of those in the health sector and other essential service providers while facilitating the aid of those made vulnerable by COVID-19. It simultaneously supports the improvement of Sri Lanka’s long-term vigilance and preparation for future health emergencies.

Daraz has played an active role in supporting the community through a series of CSR initiatives spearheaded under Daraz Cares, since the onset of the pandemic and will continue to do so by aiding the government of Sri Lanka.