Recognising the urgent need to ensure access to clean drinking water and hygienic menstrual products, Union Assurance has partnered with the 'Katu Kambi Foundation,' a non-profit organisation, to provide clean drinking water and tackle the issue of period poverty among schoolchildren.
The programme was inaugurated at Aluthwewa Maha Vidyalaya, Polonnaruwa, by installing and handing over a state-of-the-art water filtering system to the school.
The Company also successfully renovated and handed over water treatment plants at five other schools in Polonnaruwa, including Lakshauyana Vidyala, Hingurakdamana Maha Vidyalaya, Shanthi Maha Vidyalaya, Kirimetiya Maha Vidyalaya and Vijayaraja Maha Vidyalaya.
Furthermore, Union Assurance distributed sanitary napkins that can be utilised for 6 months, complemented by gift packs containing school bags and t-shirts.
These combined efforts have positively impacted over 1000 schoolchildren in Polonnaruwa, contributing to their educational journey.
It is noteworthy that Union Assurance's dedication to enriching community well-being through the HOPE initiative has been steadily ongoing.
In 2022, the Company, supported by the generous contributions of its staff members, extended its support by donating essential medicines to the Lady Ridgeway Children’s Hospital during a period of shortages in the medical sector.
The Chief People Officer of Union Assurance, Imtiyaz Aniff, expressed,
"Our commitment to people extends beyond our organisational boundaries, and the HOPE initiative underscores our dedication to enriching the well-being of all layers of society.
As we witness the positive transformations resulting from our efforts, we are inspired to persevere.
This commitment is integral to our ethos, reflecting our belief in creating enduring change and contributing to the betterment of society for the long term.”
The Chief Marketing Officer of Union Assurance, Mahen Gunarathna, stated,
"At Union Assurance, we recognise the importance of contributing in all ways feasible to empowering human progress.
Each year, we focus on addressing major societal issues that are often overlooked, aligning with our commitment to making a meaningful impact on the lives of those in need.
We believe in creating powerful ripple effects in communities, and through initiatives like HOPE, we aim to inspire positive change and contribute to a brighter future for the next generation."
Union Assurance is a subsidiary of the John Keells Group, one of Sri Lanka’s largest listed conglomerates.
The Company has completed over three decades of success with a Market Capitalisation of Rs. 23.9 Bn, and a Life Fund of Rs. 63.9 Bn as of end September 2023.
Set to protect lives and enrich the well-being of all Sri Lankans, Union Assurance offers Life Insurance solutions that cover the health, investment, protection, retirement, and education needs of Sri Lankans.
With an island-wide branch network and a workforce that is over 4,000-strong, Union Assurance continues to invest in people, products, and processes with a customer-centric focus to be responsive to emerging changes in the Life Insurance industry.