LOLC Divi Saviya has long stood as a symbol of compassion and solidarity, stepping forward whenever Sri Lanka and its people face moments of hardship. Today, as the nation struggles to recover from the devastating impact of Cyclone Ditwah, one of the most severe natural disasters in Sri Lanka’s history, Divi Saviya renews its commitment with the launch of ‘Obai Mamai Ape Ratai’ (You, Me, and Our Motherland).
With an investment exceeding Rs. 400 million, LOLC Divi Saviya ‘Obai Mamai Ape Ratai’ represents one of the largest and most comprehensive corporate-led efforts in Sri Lanka focused not only on relief, but on restoring dignity, stability and hope.
Building on the scale, reach and impact of these initiatives, the ‘Obai Mamai Ape Ratai’ programme has been structured as a comprehensive, end-to-end programme addressing relief, recovery, and resilience. It will be implemented in three carefully planned phases.
The launch of the ‘Obai Mamai Ape Ratai’ programme ensures that the aid reaches the most in need. Under the supervision of relevant authorities, the project team has identified severely affected families, 200 damaged schools and several completely destroyed schools.
Phase one beneficiaries include families displaced by floods and landslides who are currently residing in temporary shelters across six districts:Badulla, Matale, Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, Ratnapura and Kegalle.
Each relief family super pack has been thoughtfully assembled to meet the living conditions and urgent needs of these families. Each pack provides comprehensive relief supporting a family unit for over two weeks.
Phase one of LOLC Divi Saviya ‘Obai, Mamai, Ape Ratai’ was inaugurated on December 22, at the LOLC Head Office. The first family super pack was handed over to representatives from DMC by Kapila Jayawardena, Group Managing Director/CEO of LOLC Holdings PLC.
LOLC Holdings PLC Group Managing Director/CEO Kapila Jayawardena stated; “LOLC, as a brand of the people and for the people, has always stepped forward in times of national need. Through Divi Saviya, the Group has once again demonstrated the responsibility of a true corporate citizen.”
Ministry of Defence Additional Secretary, Disaster Management Division K. G. Dharmatilake stated; “LOLC Holdings has once again demonstrated what it truly means to be a responsible Sri Lankan corporate citizen. Through initiatives such as Divi Saviya, the Group has set a benchmark for the corporate sector, demonstrating that business excellence can and must, go hand in hand with compassion, social responsibility and stewardship of the environment.”
Source : Daily News