Seylan Bank PLC recently made a donation to the OrphanCare Trust, reinforcing its commitment to the welfare and future of orphan children across Sri Lanka.

This contribution was made through the Charity Fund of the Bank’s dedicated Islamic Banking Unit at a ceremony held at the Bank’s Head Office.

Launched in 2019 as independent trust, OrphanCare address a very important yet mostly unattended need of orphan children; which is securing the fate of orphans once they reach the age of 18 and are compelled to leave institutional care.

Through periodic deposits made directly into individual orphan accounts, OrphanCare brings a unique and compassionate approach to help these young adults transition toward independence. By adhering to Article 2 of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child, OrphanCare ensures that all orphan children, irrespective of their race, colour, religion or ethnicity, have access to the programme.

Seylan Bank’s Director/CEO Ramesh Jayasekera said “This contribution reflects not just our commitment to CSR, but a genuine desire to uplift a segment of society, children who have been left behind.”

Head of OrphanCare Azad Zaheed said “This generous donation by Seylan Bank marks a significant milestone in the journey of corporate social responsibility in Sri Lanka. It is through such compassionate collaborations that we can offer abandoned children a sense of purpose, stability, and a path forward.”

Established with Amana Bank as the founding sponsor, OrphanCare aims to create a nurturing and enabling environment for the orphaned children to thrive and avoid a second abandonment.

The OrphanCare Trust is administered by a team of trustees who have a track record of passionate social service.

Picture: Seylan Bank’s Director/CEO, Ramesh Jayasekera is seen handing over the donation to Azad Zaheed, Head of OrphanCare. Also in the picture is Ranil Dissanayake, COO, Seylan Bank, Sameer Mohamed, Head of Seylan Bank Islamic Banking and Marshad Barry, Deputy Head - OrphanCare look on.