Chevron consolidates campaign to eradicate AIDS
Chevron Lubricants Lanka has consolidated its efforts with
institutions such as the AIDS Foundation of Lanka and the Lanka Business
Coalition on HIV and AIDS to eradicate HIV and AIDS in the country.
Several initiatives have been conducted under Chevron's CSR project to
mitigate the spread of new infections which is currently reported as
being 4-5 per week.
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Foundation Chairman, Dr. Palitha Abeykoon and Trustee, Dr.
Sujatha Samarakoon present the first poster to Chevron
Lubricants, Managing Director and CEO Kishu Gomes at the Chevron
factory premises in Kolonnawa. Dr. Sarojini Perera and Mrs.
Swarnamali Perera of the Foundation and General Manager, Supply
Chain, Chevron Lubricants,Wijitha Akmeemana look on. |
At a recent ceremony presided over by Chevron Lubricant Managing
Director and CEO, Kishu Gomes, key officials of AIDS Foundation of Lanka
presented several educative posters to the company and commended its
efforts towards this cause through the awareness programs conducted for
Sri Lanka's workforce each year.
The presentation of the posters took place at the factory in
Kolonnawa and at the Caltex head office where issues pertaining to
caution, risk aversion, and social stigma were discussed.
"As a Board Member of the AIDS Foundation of Lanka, and in my
capacity as a citizen of Sri Lanka, I call upon those who can take the
lead to protect our workforce and the public, by raising awareness of
this deadly disease.
The trend is alarming and it is estimated that one infection takes
place every day in Sri Lanka," said President of the Lanka Business
Coalition on HIV and AIDS, Kishu Gomes.
The AIDS Foundation of Lanka was inaugurated in November 2008, with a
board of management consisting of several eminent persons with
experience and a proven track record in local and international
organisations. Its mission is to promote comprehensive care of people
living with and affected by HIV and support activities that are crucial
to preventive programs. |
