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CSR Projects Sri Lanka | SDB bank | Lakdaru Scholarship Seminar

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Each drop of blood carries a story of compassion and generosity

As part of SDB bank's anniversary celebrations, a Blood Donation Campaign was held on August 22, 2024, at the bank's head office. This initiative transcends a mere event; it symbolizes the collective commitment to community well-being. The campaign highlights the bank's dedication to making a positive impact and fostering a culture of giving.

A heartfelt thank you goes to all the donors and supporters whose generosity contributed to the success of this initiative. Their kindness embodies the spirit of giving that has defined SDB bank's journey over the past 27 years. By organizing this campaign, SDB bank not only addresses critical health needs but also strengthens its ties with the community, reinforcing its role as a responsible corporate citizen. This campaign is a testament to the bank's ongoing commitment to social responsibility and community engagement.

Empowering Education: SDB bank’s Commitment to Community Development

To celebrate its 27th anniversary, SDB bank’s Staff Welfare Society led a CSR project to enhance the infrastructure of C/Kumara Uthayam Tamil Vidyalaya in Kirulapone, improving the learning environment for its students. This initiative reflects SDB bank’s deep commitment to community development and education, ensuring that young learners have access to better facilities for their growth. Aligned with the bank’s Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) priorities, the project underscores SDB bank's dedication to sustainable development and social responsibility. By investing in education, the bank not only contributes to the immediate needs of the school but also reinforces its role as a responsible corporate citizen, helping to foster long-term positive change in the communities it serves.

Through this project, SDB bank continues to drive meaningful contributions to society, strengthening its commitment to building a brighter future for all.

Unlocking the dreams of little hearts at Devahandiya Kanishta Vidyalaya

Keeping to its promise of creating a brighter future for rural families, the Bank provided 10 computers and other infrastructure, to promote computer literacy at an underserved school in the interior of Kandy. The Devahandiya Primary School in Ududumbara, Kandy, has only 65 students, but they now have their own IT laboratory equipped with computers and other facilities to participate in the digital world.

SDB bank join hands to shine a light on small minds

SDB bank organized a New Year celebration and book donation program for the children from low-income families in Kandana area on 29th April at St. Senasthiyan ground - Kandana. As part of the program, we offered Rs. 5,000 worth of stationery gift packs to each participating child thanks to the generous contributions of our staff members.

Lakdaru Scholarship Seminars 2019 – Negombo

SDB bank has organized an island-wide Lakdaru Scholarship Seminar Series for Grade 5 students as a CSR project. The 4th seminar of the series for year 2019 was held on 2nd March 2019 at YMBA Hall, Negombo. In parallel to the scholarship seminar, a separate seminar for parents is organized regarding skills and attitudes of children and child philosophy.

Lakdaru Scholarship Seminars 2019 – Gampaha

SDB bank has organized an island-wide Lakdaru Scholarship Seminar Series for Grade 5 students as a CSR project. The 3rd seminar of the series for year 2019 was held on 23rd February 2019 at Bandaranayake Vidyalaya, Gampaha. In parallel to the scholarship seminar, a separate seminar for parents is organized regarding skills and attitudes of children and child philosophy.

Lakdaru Scholarship Seminars 2019 – Anuradhapura

SDB bank has organized an island-wide Lakdaru Scholarship Seminar Series for Grade 5 students as a CSR project. The 2nd seminar of the series for year 2019 was held on 16th February 2019 at Swarnapali Balika Vidyalaya. In parallel to the scholarship seminar, a separate seminar for parents is organized regarding skills and attitudes of children and child philosophy.

Lakdaru Scholarship Seminars 2019 – Buththala

SDB bank has organized an island-wide Lakdaru Scholarship Seminar Series for Grade 5 students as a CSR project. The 1st seminar of the series for year 2019 was held on 9th February 2019 at Govi Piyasa Hall, Buththala. In parallel to the scholarship seminar, a separate seminar for parents is organized regarding skills and attitudes of children and child philosophy.

SDB Lakdaru Bodhi Pooja

SDB bank had organized a Bodhi Pooja at the premises of Kelaniya Raja Maha Viharaya on the 3rd August 2018, to invoke blessings on the children prior to the exam. All children facing the grade 5 scholarship examination this year were invited to take part in the Bodhi Pooja.

Lakdaru Scholarship Seminars 2018 – Nuwara Eliya

SDB bank has organized an island-wide Lakdaru Scholarship Seminar Series for Grade 5 students as a CSR project. The 19th seminar of the series for year 2018 was held on the 21st July at Cinasita Hall, Nuwara Eliya. In parallel to the scholarship seminar, a separate seminar for parents is organized regarding sk ills and attitudes of children and child philosophy.

Lakdaru Scholarship Seminars 2018 – Negombo

SDB bank has organized an island-wide Lakdaru Scholarship Seminar Series for Grade 5 students as a CSR project. The 18th seminar of the series for year 2018 was held on the 14th July at Maris Stella College Indoor Stadium, Negombo. In parallel to the scholarship seminar, a separate seminar for parents is organized regarding sk ills and attitudes of children and child philosophy.