HNB FINANCE employees contribute Rs. 2.5 mn to ‘Itukama’ COVID Fund

HNB FINANCE has donated Rs. 2.5 million to the government’s ‘Itukama’ COVID-19 with contributions from its employees. 

HNB FINANCE Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer Chaminda Prabhath, along with the senior management team of HNB FINANCE including Chief Operating Officer Priyalal Arangala, Deputy General Manager of Human Resource Ruwan Fernando, Deputy General Manager of Liability Sales Bimal Seneviratne and Head of Training Anura Udawatte handed over the monetary contribution recently, to the Additional Secretary of the Presidential Secretariat during a brief meeting at the Presidential Secretariat in Colombo, the company said in a media release.  

Commenting on this donation, HNB Finance Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Chaminda Prabhath said, “The COVID-19 epidemic has led to an unprecedented crisis in many economies and healthcare sectors around the world. We commend our healthcare workers, members of the tri-forces, police and government servants for working tirelessly to curb the spread of COVID-19 and risking their lives to ensure our safety. This is but a small token of our appreciation and support for their immeasurable contribution, as they continue to stand in the frontline of battling this deadly epidemic.” 

The ‘Itukama’ project is a fundraising initiative for the COVID-19 Healthcare and Social Security Fund established by President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, which will address the critical healthcare needs brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic and improve Sri Lanka’s long term preparedness for health emergencies.