LOLC CSR scheme reaches 3,500 schools across Sri Lanka
View(s):Rolling out with consistency, the LOLC Divi Saviya humanitarian effort has reached a significant landmark by supporting 3,500 schools, surpassing 35 per cent of the total number of schools in the island. Launched in February 2023, this initiative has steadily and consistently reached and enriched the nation’s young minds.
As Phase 03 of the project progresses, LOLC Divi Saviya is focused on schools accommodating 101-150 students. This strategic move aims to ensure that even the most underprivileged schools have access to essential educational resources, the company said in a media release.
Ms. Neelamani Malawiarachchi, the former Additional Secretary (School Affairs) of the Ministry of Education, praised the initiative, highlighting the challenges faced by parents in providing essential school materials. She said: “Even though we provide school uniforms, syllabuses, teachers, and textbooks to students through the ministry, we seek the support of parents to provide the kids with school exercise books and accessories. However, there are certain parents in this country who are unable to afford these things, under the current economic challenges. At this point, the intervention of LOLC is commendable, as LOLC has become an obvious hand to support these parents. Divi Saviya provides a comprehensive school package to these students, where every child feels equal and privileged to learn in the classroom without disparity. The most important thing is that every student receives the same set of fine books, pastels, bags, toolboxes, etc so that no one feel differentiated.”
The Ministry of Education has honoured LOLC’s significant efforts with national recognition, marking the first time a private sector entity has received such esteemed acknowledgment for its humanitarian work in improving educational opportunities for the nation’s children and bridging the resource gap.
The road ahead for Sri Lankan education in 2024 and beyond is challenging. However, LOLC, in alignment with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), is determined to sustainably influence Sri Lanka’s educational landscape for years to come. Specifically, the initiative aligns with SDG 4, which aims to ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all. As the project continues to expand, it will undoubtedly play a crucial role in shaping the future of education in Sri Lanka.
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