As a responsible corporate citizen, People’s Leasing & Finance PLC (PLC) together with its subsidiaries of People’s Insurance PLC (PIL) & People’s Micro Commerce Ltd (PML) has initiated several community projects to support nation, customers and its employees during this challenging time. These initiatives aim to provide relief, facilitate recovery and help to restore lives to a new sense of normalcy following the recent adverse weather conditions caused by cyclone.
As key initiative under the aforementioned community projects and demonstrating its strong commitment to supporting national recovery and development, People’s Leasing group has presented Rs.10 million to the “Rebuilding Sri Lanka” Fund on 11th December 2025 at the Presidential Secretariat where Mr.Sanjeewa Bandaranayake, Chief Executive Officer/General Manager of People’s Leasing, handed over the cheque to Dr. Nandika Sanath Kumanayake, Secretary to the President. This substantial donation aligns directly with the government’s critical initiative to restore essential infrastructure and services across the country.The Chairman of People’s Leasing & Finance PLC, Professor Ajantha Samarakoon, also took part in this occasion.
In addition to this financial pledge, PLC together with its subsidiaries has launched a collaborative effort to identify and compile essential information on individuals and families most affected across the country. To further strengthen this initiative and address the urgent need for timely assistance, the People’s Leasing Group has also introduced a dedicated hotline for affected communities to provide their details by ensuring the efficient and effective coordination of relief and recovery support.
This proactive outreach demonstrates PLC Group’s unwavering commitment towards Corporate Social Responsibility, ensuring that support reaches those who need it most as they begin the difficult journey of rebuilding and restoring their lives. Affected individuals and stakeholders are encouraged to use the dedicated contact lines.
Furthermore, due to the severity of the disaster, employees of PLC Group also have been directly affected, experiencing varying levels of damages. As a company places the health & wellbeing of its employees as top priority, PLC takes immediate measures and key action to address their concerns. In this regard, the Company has been established a dedicated Disaster Management Committee to support and respond to employee needs and ensure timely assistance. The Chairman, Board of Directors, Chief Executive Officer/General Manager and Senior Management with the Island wide Branches, are working closely with staff to overcome this challenging period by fostering mutual cooperation through internal welfare programs initiated by employees.
Through these programmes ranging from national level support initiatives to immediate on the ground assistance for affected communities and dedicated welfare measures for PLC employees, People’s Leasing Group reaffirms its deep-rooted commitment to standing hand in hand with the wider Sri Lankan community. The Group remains committed to working collaboratively at all levels from national leadership to individual households to ensure a path toward recovery, resilience and a future where the nation is truly Rising Stronger, Rebuilding Together.
Photo caption: Mr. Sanjeewa Bandaranayake Chief Executive Officer/General Manager of People’s Leasing & Ms. Jeevani Kariyawasam Chief Executive Officer of People’s Insurance presenting the cheques to Dr. Nandika Sanath Kumanayake, Secretary to the President.
