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‘Unilever Around Sri Lanka in 60 Days’, an initiative launched to upskill and empower youth across universities in Sri Lanka
Unilever Sri Lanka is on a transformative journey to upskill 100,000 Sri Lankan youth by 2025, inspiring the launch of its ‘Unilever Around Sri Lanka in 60 Days’ campaign from September 2023. The initiative will reach universities across Sri Lanka over the course of the next 60 days, with a focus on equipping undergraduates with employability skills that will prepare them to thrive in the future world of work.
The inaugural stop in Unilever’s journey around Sri Lanka took place at the Asia Pacific Institute of Information Technology (APIIT), the undergraduates were given an unique opportunity to engage in a Leadership #KathaBaha led by Gayan Rupasinghe, Home Care Head and a member of the Management Committee of Unilever Sri Lanka. Gayan shared his insightful career journey, imparting invaluable insights and lessons to the aspiring students. Furthermore, the event featured an enlightening session on ‘Discovering your purpose,’ expertly conducted by Anjalie Jayatunge, the Learning and HR Strategy Lead at Unilever Sri Lanka. Anjalie’s guidance was instrumental in helping students to discover their purpose. With this session the, students were better prepared to connect their goals with a stronger sense of purpose.
Commenting on the initiative, The Chairperson of Unilever Sri Lanka, Hajar Alafifi said, “We are incredibly proud to launch the ‘Unilever Around Sri Lanka in 60 Days’ initiative with the aim of upskilling 100,000 Sri Lanka youth by 2025. Over the course of the next 60 days, a journey of inspiration will unfold, focusing on equipping undergraduate students with future fit skills to empower them to excel in the continuously evolving landscape of the workplace of the future. This initiative envisions building future leaders. We are delighted to note the overwhelmingly positive feedback from our very first ’Unilever Around Sri Lanka in 60 Days’ campus engagement at APIIT. I would like to thank the APIIT team for their cooperation and partnership with Unilever Sri Lanka to build a better future for the nation’s youth.”
Dr. Hasuli Perera, Head – Business School and Foundation Programmes, APIIT added, “The ’Unilever Around Sri Lanka in 60 Days’ campus engagement initiative with APIIT provided our students with an invaluable opportunity to not only gain career insights but also embark on a journey of self-discovery. Unilever’s career clinic provided a personalized platform for our students to engage in meaningful discussions about internship and employment opportunities and to chart their career paths. The event was a resounding success, and we express our deep appreciation to Unilever Sri Lanka for affording us this opportunity to inspire, educate and empower our students.”
During each university engagement, undergraduate students will have the opportunity to network closely with Unilever Sri Lanka’s business leaders whilst also equipping themselves with future-fit skills. Additionally, they will also have the opportunity to engage in individual career clinics, enabling one-on-one discussions that will provide guidance on how to successfully enter the corporate world and shape their career adventures. Unilever Sri Lanka’s ‘Unilever Around Sri Lanka in 60 Days’ campaign is not merely a journey, it’s a commitment to nurturing the potential of Sri Lanka’s youth, igniting their passion, and providing them with the tools for success in the future world of work.
The Delegation of German Industry and Commerce in Sri Lanka (AHK Sri Lanka) proudly facilitated the first-ever Sri Lankan delegation’s participation at Drupa 2024, the world’s largest trade fair for the printing industry and technology. Held after an eight-year hiatus, Drupa 2024 was a landmark event, marking significant advancements and opportunities in the global printing industry.
AHK Sri Lanka played a pivotal role in organising and supporting the delegation, which comprised 17 members from the Sri Lanka Association for Printers (SLAP), representing eight companies from the commercial, newspaper, stationery printing, and packaging industries. This pioneering effort by AHK Sri Lanka not only showcased the diverse capabilities of Sri Lanka’s printing sector but also facilitated vital bilateral discussions with key stakeholders from the German printing industry.
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Unveiling Ayugiri: Browns Hotels & Resorts sets the stage for a new era in luxury Ayurveda Wellness
In a captivating reimagining of luxury wellness tourism, Browns Hotels & Resorts proudly unveiled the exquisite Ayugiri Ayurveda Wellness Resort Sigiriya. This momentous occasion, celebrated amidst a vibrant and serene grand opening on the 6th of June, heralds a new chapter in the Ayurveda wellness tourism landscape in Sri Lanka. Nestled amidst 54 acres of unspoiled natural splendour, Ayugiri features 22 exclusive suites and stands out as the only luxury Ayurveda wellness resort in the country offering plunge pools in every room, rendering it truly one-of-a-kind.
The grand opening of Ayugiri Ayurveda Wellness Resort was an enchanting event, where guests were captivated by the melodies of flutists and violinists resonating through Sigiriya’s lush landscapes. As traditional drummers and dancers infused the air with vibrant energy, Browns Hotels & Resorts’ CEO, Eksath Wijeratne, Kotaro Katsuki, Acting Ambassador for the Embassy of Japan and General Manager, Buwaneka Bandara, unveiled the resort’s new logo, marking a significant moment witnessed by distinguished guests from the French Embassy, Ayurveda and wellness enthusiasts along with officials from the Sigiriya area, LOLC Holdings and Browns Group.
“Our strategic expansion into wellness tourism with Ayugiri Ayurveda Wellness Resort Sigiriya symbolises a significant milestone for Browns Hotels & Resorts. Wellness tourism has consistently outperformed the overall tourism industry for over a decade, reflecting a growing global interest in travel that goes beyond leisure to offer rejuvenation and holistic well-being. By integrating the timeless wisdom of Ayurveda with modern luxury, we aim to set a new standard in luxury wellness tourism in Sri Lanka. Whether your goal is prevention, healing, or a deeper connection to inner harmony, Ayugiri offers a sanctuary for holistic well-being” stated Eksath Wijeratne.
Ayugiri encapsulates the essence of life, inspired by the lotus flower held by the graceful queens of the infamous Sigiriya frescoes. Just as the lotus emerges from the murky depths, untainted and serene,
Ayugiri invites guests on a journey of purity and rejuvenation, harmonised with a balance of mind, body and spirit, the essence of nature, echoes of culture and the wisdom of ancient Ayurvedic healing.
HNB General Insurance, one of Sri Lanka’s leading general insurance providers, has been honored as the Best General Bancassurance Provider in Sri Lanka 2024 by the prestigious Global Banking and Finance Review – UK.
The esteemed accolade underscores HNB General Insurance’s unwavering commitment to excellence and its outstanding performance in the field of bancassurance. Through dedication and hard work, the HNB General Insurance team has continuously endeavored to deliver innovative insurance solutions, cultivate strong relationships with banking partners, and provide unparalleled service to customers nationwide. This recognition is a testament to the team’s dedication and relentless pursuit of excellence in the bancassurance business.
“We are honored to receive this prestigious award, which reflects our team’s tireless efforts and dedication to delivering value-added insurance solutions and exceptional service through our bancassurance partnerships,” said Sithumina Jayasundara, CEO of HNB General Insurance. “This recognition reaffirms our position as a trusted insurance provider in Sri Lanka and motivates us to continue striving for excellence in serving our customers and communities.”
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