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Munchee Tikiri Shishyadara CSR celebrates 25 years
Munchee Tikiri Shishyadara Educational Assistance Initiative recently completed 25 years of service to the student community .
Munchee issued the following statement: “Munchee Tikiri Shishyadara CSR initiative was launched twenty-five years ago with the noble aim of providing assistance to school children who are facing many hardships in carrying out their education due to economic difficulties. This is because Munchee as a local brand firmly believes that any kind of contribution made for the education of children is not only a future investment but also a foundation for ensuring the sustainability.
During the past 25 years, the Munchee Tikiri Shishyadara Programme has been a strong helping hand for many needy school children living in all parts of Sri Lanka to continue their education. The number of Students who have been supported to light up their lives through the Munchee Tikiri Shishyadara Educational Assistance Initiative exceeds three thousand up to now. Among them are students who have received assistance for pursuing their studies right up to the university level from the year five . It is noteworthy to mention that they represent every community of people living in this country.
The value of the assistance provided during the past twenty five years through this CSR Initiative is estimated to be over rupees fifty million. Munchee Tikiri Shishyadara Programme is recognized as one of the largest educational support initiatives implemented by a private sector organization in Sri Lanka and has received many accolades for its service towards the education of children .
One unique feature of this CSR initiative is that it facilitates the close rapport and relationship with the beneficiaries to maintain greater flexibility for offering more tailor-made facilities. Munchee Field Sales Force spreaded all over the country also provide a tremendous support towards the success of the programme.
To mark the 25th anniversary of the Munchee Tikiri Shishyadara Programme, special event was held at the Munchee Factory Premises in Pannipitiya recently. 50 selected school children from all parts of the country were selected to award Tikiri Shishyadara for their education . In addition to one year’s Shishyadara payment , many valuable and useful gifts including books, school equipment, school bags and gift parcels were presented to those selected Shisyadara recipients at a cost of rupees two million under the sponsorship of Munchee.
The distribution of Munchee Tikiri Shishyadara and other prizes was done under the patronage of CBL Group Chairman Mr. Ramya Wickramasingha. The board members and senior management of the company were also present on this occasion.
CBL Director / Chief Executive Officer Nalin B. Mr. Karunaratne said that giving hands and hearts for education always gets priority among Munchee community care programs. Munchee Tikiri Shishyadara Programme stands out among all such programmes and it is indeed a pleasure to be able to continue it for 25 consecutive years despite various challenges. It is a matter of great satisfaction that thousands of Munchee Tikiri Sishyadara recipients have enlightened their lives and become useful citizens for the country. He said that a significant number of these beneficiaries have already become professionals such as doctors, engineers, accountants, lecturers and teachers and are serving the society.
Sethika Metsilu, a student from Panadura who has been able to succeed in his education and obtained 9 ” A” passes at the recent G.C.E.(O/L ) examination, explained the participants about the support he received through the Munchee Tikiri Shishyadara educational assistance Initiative for pursuing his studies without any issue.
It was also a special privilege for the students who participated at the Munchee Tikiri Shishyadara distribution event to get an understanding of biscuit production through the newly opened Munchee Viewing Galarey at the company.
In addition to the Munchee Tikiri Shishyadara Programme, Munchee has launched many other CSR initiatives including Munchee Sisu Diriya, Manchi Tikiri Thurupath, Manchi Ekk Pothak , Munchee Samaga Gamata Sarana and Munchee Suvarakshaka Pasala for the benefit and welfare of the student community in this country.”
The U.S. Embassy in Colombo welcomed the U.S. Sports Envoys to Sri Lanka, former National Basketball Association (NBA) and Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) players Stephen Howard and Astou Ndiaye, from June 8 through 14.
The Public Diplomacy section of the U.S. Embassy said that it would launch a weeklong basketball program intended to harness the unifying power of sports, made possible through collaboration with Foundation of Goodness and IImpact Hoop Lab.
While in Sri Lanka, Howard and Ndiaye, both retired professional basketball players, will conduct a weeklong program, Hoops for Hope: Bridging Borders through Basketball. The Sports Envoys will lead basketball clinics and exhibition matches and engage in leadership sessions in Colombo and Southern Province for youth aged 14-18 from Northern, Uva, Eastern and Western Provinces, offering skills and leadership training both on and off the court. The U.S. Envoys will also share their expertise with the Sri Lanka Basketball Federation, national coaches, and players, furthering the development of basketball in the country. Beyond the clinics, they will collaborate with Sri Lankan schoolchildren to take part in a community service project in the Colombo area.
“We are so proud to welcome Stephen and Astou as our Sports Envoys to Sri Lanka, to build on the strong people-to-people connections between the United States and Sri Lanka,” said U.S. Ambassador Julie Chung. “The lessons that will be shared by our Sports Envoys – communication, teamwork, resilience, inclusion, and conflict resolution – are essential for leadership development, community building, equality, and peace. The U.S. Sports Envoy program is a testament to our belief that sports can be a powerful tool in promoting peace and unity.”
SJB Colombo District MP Mujibur Rahuman in parliament demanded to know from the government the reasons for CEB suspending the leave of all its employees until further notice from Thursday.
MP Rahuman said that the CEB has got an acting General Manager anew and the latter yesterday morning issued a circular suspending leave of all CEB employees with immediate effect until further notice.
“We demand that Minister Kanchana Wijesekera should explain this to the House. This circular was issued while this debate on the new Electricity Amendment Bill was pending. There are many who oppose this Bill. The Minister must tell parliament the reason for the urge to cancel the leave of CEB employees,” the MP said.However, Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena prevented Minister Wijesekera responding to the query and said that the matter raised by MP Rahuman was not relevant.
The Chartered Institute of Personnel Management (CIPM) successfully concluded the 8th Annual CIPM Symposium, which took place on 31st May 2024. Themed “Nurturing the Human Element—Redefining HRM in a Rapidly Changing World,” the symposium underscored the pivotal role of human resource management (HRM) in today’s dynamic global landscape. Since its inception in 1959, CIPM has been dedicated to advancing the HR profession through education, professional development, and advocacy, solidifying its position as Sri Lanka’s leading professional body for HRM.
Ken Vijayakumar, the President of the CIPM, graced the occasion as the chief guest. The symposium commenced with the welcome address by the Chairperson, Prof. Arosha Adikaram, followed by the Web Launch of the Symposium Proceedings and Abstract Book by the CIPM President. The event featured distinguished addresses, including a speech by Chief Guest Ken Vijayakumar, President of CIPM, and an address by Guest of Honor Shakthi Ranatunga, Chief Operating Officer of MAS Holdings Pvt. Ltd., Sri Lanka.
The symposium also featured an inspiring keynote address by Prof. Mario Fernando, Professor of Management and Director of the Centre for Cross Cultural Management (CCCM) at the University of Wollongong, Australia.
Vote of Thanks of the inauguration session was delivered by Dr. Dillanjani Weeratunga, Symposium Co-chair.
The symposium served as a comprehensive platform for researchers to present their findings across a wide range of critical topics in HRM. These included Cultural Diversity and Inclusion, Talent Development and Retention, Ethical Leadership and Corporate Social Responsibility, Adapting to Technological Advancements, Mental Health and Well-being at Work, Global Workforce Challenges, Employee Empowerment, and Reskilling and Upskilling.
The plenary session was led by Prof. Wasantha Rajapakse. Certificates were awarded to the best paper presenters during the valedictory session, followed by a vote of thanks delivered by Kamani Perera, Manager of Research and Development.
The annual symposium of CIPM was a truly inclusive event, attracting a diverse audience that spanned undergraduates, graduates, working professionals, research scholars and lecturers. This widespread interest highlights the symposium’s significance in the field of HRM, offering a unique opportunity for everyone to network and learn from scholarly brains.The CIPM International Research Symposium was sponsored by Hambantota International Port, Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology (SLIIT), E B Creasy & Co. PLC, and Print Xcel Company.
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