Atlas Axillia, a leading stationery and back-to-school supplies marketer in Sri Lanka, recently conducted their Annual Ridi Viharaya Community Outreach Program in Kurunegala and Mullaitivu Districts.
The Community Outreach Program, which has been conducted under the patronage of the Ridi Viharaya in Ridigama for the 17th year consecutively, provided school supplies to over 3,500 children in difficult circumstances.
This program is one of many efforts made by Atlas Axillia, as part of its unique CSR initiatives, to provide equal opportunities for underprivileged children to continue with their studies.
The school supplies were handed out to the children at special ceremonies held in Ridi Gama of Kurunegala District and Weli Oya in Mullaitivu District, which was held under the patronage of the Venerable Thibbatuwawe Buddharakkitha Thera the Nayake Thera of the Ridi Viharaya, Ridi Gama and Member of the Kaaraka Sangha Sabha of the Malwatu Chapter. With the support by the 62 Division of the Sri Lanka Army for the Weli Oya ceremony, each child received essential school supplies to meet their annual requirements for the year 2020.
Speaking about the program, Asitha Samaraweera Managing Director at Atlas Axillia Co. (Pvt) Limited said, “We strongly believe in sustaining relationships with students and the community at large, genuinely providing them with the assistance they need to realize their dreams through education. For underprivileged children, the financial burden of acquiring school supplies for the year can be too much to bear and this puts them at a disadvantage.”
The Atlas Community Outreach Program conducted in association with the Ridi Viharaya was originally initiated by Nirmal Madanayake, Executive Director at Atlas Axillia Co. (Pvt) Limited and a member of the founding family.
Atlas Axillia maintains a comprehensive CSR program that includes numerous efforts to positively transform education in Sri Lanka and to ensure equal opportunities for students.
One of the most significant initiatives amongst these is the Sip Savi Scholarship Program, which provides financial assistance to students who are at risk of dropping out of school due to economic circumstances.
Atlas Axillia Co. (Private) Limited, formerly known as Ceylon Pencil Company (Private) Limited, was founded in 1959 and has since grown to become Sri Lanka’s market leader in school stationery manufacturing.
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