Union Bank supports over 700 flood-affected school children

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Union Bank’s Corporate Social Responsibility committee together with the bank’s Southern and Sabaragamuwa regional offices and the Sports Club of the bank extended a relief program recently, towards school children affected by the floods.

The relief project themed ‘Back to School’ was conducted in line with Union Bank’s key CSR focus of elevating the lives of children and youth. With this project, the bank reached out to over 700 school children in two schools in Ratnapura and Akuressa – two of the worst affected areas.

In order to support the school children to resume their studies, a comprehensive pack of books and stationery items were provided along with school shoes to all children in the two selected schools.

Phase one of the project was implemented at the Athuraliya Central College in Akuressa, one of the leading schools in the area, in which over 90% of children had been affected by the floods. The second phase of project was completed at R/Haldola Primary School in Ratnapura.

The two programs which were coordinated with the assistance of the school principals and staff members were also attended by Union Bank’s staff. This CSR initiative was also supported by donations made by staff members.