SLT-MOBITEL donates relief packs to distressed COVID-19 affected communities in Kandy and Vavuniya

SLT-MOBITEL received the support of officials at respective divisional secretariats and grama niladhari divisions to successfully carry out the distribution programmes

SLT-MOBITEL in its continued efforts to support distressed communities affected due to COVID-19, has distributed dry rations and other essential items recently to families in the Kandy and Vavuniya districts who have been facing severe hardships.

SLT-MOBITEL distributed relief packs containing essential items and dry rations to settlements of the Ivankulam village and also to residents of the Asikuam village. Both communities are part of the Vavuniya divisional secretariat. Additionally, SLT-MOBITEL provided communities of the Poojapitiya area in the Kandy divisional secretariat and residents of Doluwa in Gampola, also part of the Kandy divisional secretariat with relief packs.

Another noteworthy initiative undertaken by SLT-MOBITEL to help those affected by the pandemic was the special ‘Daana Paaramitha’ initiative. SLT-MOBITEL Pre-Paid and Post-Paid customers are invited to donate via SMS by simply typing ‘YES’ and sending it to 255. Every SMS will be charged Rs. 50 and in return, SLT-MOBITEL will match all public donations doubling the funds collected. Additionally, the funds collected are being used to purchase and distribute dry rations and vital medical equipment, helping distressed communities and the nation.