Abans distribute school needs to children
Observing the true spirit of Christmas, in a magnanimous gesture of
goodwill, Abans Welfare Society conducted a CSR Project at their
Kadolkale Warehouse in Seeduwa and at their Head Office in Kollupitiya
on 30th December 2015, where over 1500 children of the staff working at
Abans Group were presented with all their requirements for the new
school year. The children in the age groups from Montessori to grade 12
were presented with school bags, lunch boxes, water bottles, school
books, stationery items and other paraphernalia needed for the new year
at school. This is the 5th consecutive year that Abans have distributed
school requirements to the children of their staff.
The event was organized by Mr. Ajith Jayasinghe, Deputy Director of
Abans, with unstinted support from the directors of Abans Group. Mr.
Jayasinghe said that Abans were particularly concerned about the welfare
of children and conducted many CSR projects from time to time to help in
the fields of child health and education.
The Chief Guest at the event was Mrs. Aban Pestonjee, chairperson of
Abans Group, Dr. Saroshi Dubash and Mr. P.N. Pestonjee also graced the
occasion.
Mrs. Aban Pestonjee addressing the gathering said that she hoped that
the children will make good use of the books and materials given to them
and study hard and pass their exams. She also stressed the importance of
children participating in extracurricular activities such as sports,
music and drama in school which play a significant role in molding their
character, instilling discipline as well as helping them in their
studies. She assured the children that once they completed their
education, they would be welcome to join Abans and there would always be
a place for them with the Abans Group.
Dr. Saroshi Dubash, Director of Abans Group, addressing the children
stressed on the importance to study hard and become useful citizens of
Sri Lanka and contribute to the development of our country. She also
assured the children that as much as their parents had served Abans
loyally and faithfully, they too would be welcome to join Abans after
completing their studies, and build rewarding careers for themselves.
Abans conduct very meaningful CSR initiatives from time to time,
projecting their concern for the wellbeing of the people of our nation.
Whenever there is a natural disaster such as floods or droughts in the
country, Abans are always in the forefront working silently to bring
relief to those affected. Abans Welfare Society is a very active
organization with the support of the directors and senior management
always looking for ways to help the people of our nation with meaningful
CSR initiatives. |