🏆 LOLC Divi Saviya wins international CSR award for social impact

The Sri Lankan conglomerate LOLC Holdings PLC secured global recognition at the International CSR Excellence Awards 2026 for its "Divi Saviya" humanitarian initiative. The award for Community Commitment was presented on June 1 at St. Paul’s Cathedral, UK, by The Green Organisation. • Overall Impact: Launched in 2022 during the island's economic crisis, the initiative has systematically rolled out targeted relief operations across multiple national crises and natural disasters. • Sector & Project Breakdown: Phase 1 (‘Jeewithaya Dinannata’): Distributed dry ration packs to 150,000 families across all 25 districts. Phase 2 (‘Daye Daruwange Anagathaya Wenuwen’): Provided school supplies and stationery to students in 4,090 schools, securing educational access for 40% of Sri Lanka’s total student population. Phase 3 (‘Obai Mamai Ape Ratai’ - Ongoing): Response to Cyclone Ditwah in 2025, providing recovery relief and infrastructure rehabilitation across 200 schools in 6 districts. • Strategic Focus: The project highlights corporate-led social safety nets addressing critical areas like education and community resilience during macro-economic recovery.