HNB PLC, recently announced its groundbreaking partnership with the Sasnaka Sansada Foundation, a government-registered charitable social service organisation for youth development and entrepreneurial training across the island.
The MoU was signed at the HNB Towers amidst a gathering of distinguished guests from both the Sasnaka Sansada Foundation and HNB PLC. In attendance at event was HNB’s Acting Chief Executive Officer, Damith Pallewatte, the President of Sasnaka Sansada Foundation Hasitha Wijesundara and senior management and officials from both organizations.
“The last few years have underscored the importance of developing the next generation of Sri Lanka’s leaders. Cultivating good entrepreneurial and leadership habits early on is crucial, and partnering with a renowned organization like the Sasnaka Sansada Foundation allows us to provide the opportunities and nurturing our youth deserve. By supporting two of their key initiatives focused on early development, alongside our own financial and educational programmes, we believe this partnership is a vital step towards fostering the next generation of leaders and promoting sustainable economic growth in Sri Lanka.” said HNB Chief Human Resource Officer, Kailaivasan Indravasan.
Under this partnership, HNB is sponsoring and supporting two flagship programmes of the Sasnaka Sansada Foundation: the ‘Sisu Saviya’ School Prefects’ Leadership Development Programme and the ‘Entre Gate’ School Entrepreneurship Development Programme.
The ‘Sisu Saviya’ Programme is an innovative initiative tailored for Sri Lankan youth gearing up for the GCE (A/L) examinations. Its curriculum is designed to cultivate leadership qualities and build character, preparing students by providing comprehensive capacity-building workshops and opportunities for scholarship recipients, student leaders, undergraduates and young professionals.
‘Entre Gate’ stands as a cornerstone in Sasnaka Sansada’s efforts to enhance Sri Lanka’s economic landscape by nurturing the next generation of entrepreneurs and improving financial literacy through targeted educational programmes and hands-on support for emerging business minds, aiming to spark a significant entrepreneurial shift in the nation. By addressing youth unemployment head-on and fostering a culture of innovation, Entre Gate seeks to drive sustainable economic growth and empower Sri Lanka’s burgeoning entrepreneurial spirit.
These programmes are being held in 12 selected schools across the island, with an estimated 120 students per school. In total, Sasnaka Sansada aims to reach over 1,400 students in these 12 selected schools.
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