Sujeewa Rajapakse, Chairman, People’s Bank handing over the sponsorship to Dumindra Ratnayaka, Chairman, 1990 Suwaseriya Foundation in the presence of Clive Fonseka, CEO/GM of People’s Bank, and Sohan De Silva, CEO, Suwaseriya Foundation.
People’s Bank has donated to sponsor a 1990 Suwa Seriya Ambulance under the ‘Adopt an Ambulance’ initiative by the 1990 Suwaseriya Foundation. Suwa Seriya was launched in 2016 to provide free emergency medical assistance through an ambulance service across the island. Under People’s Bank’s ‘Mahajana Mehevara’ CSR program, this sponsorship was made as a part of the Bank’s continued commitment to the betterment of the Sri Lankan community and its dedication to supporting the country’s healthcare system. Sujeewa Rajapakse, Chairman of People’s Bank, speaking at the time of handing over the sponsorship to the Chairman of the Suwaseriya Foundation, said, ‘People’s Bank’s sponsorship of this ambulance is a significant step in its efforts to support the Sri Lankan community in multiple ways. As a nation-minded business organization, we understand the importance of promptly accessing free emergency medical services. This will help ensure that each Sri Lankan will receive quality healthcare services when they need it the most, regardless of their financial capability.’Clive Fonseka, CEO/GM of People’s Bank, stated, ‘Our commitment to the well-being of the Sri Lankan people goes beyond banking, and through our ‘Mahajana Mehevara’ CSR program, we aim to make a lasting impact on the communities we serve. The sponsorship of this Suwa Seriya Ambulance is a testament to our dedication to supporting critical services like healthcare.’