📚 Seylan Bank Approaches 300th 'Pahasara' Library Milestone to Boost Youth Financial Literacy

• Initiative Overview: Seylan Bank is nearing the 300th library milestone under its flagship ESG programme, 'Pahasara'. Launched in 2013 on the bank's 25th anniversary, the initiative focuses on creating equitable learning access and building long-term human capital across Sri Lanka. • Core Focus Areas: • Infrastructure & Technology: Enhances school library infrastructure, digital tools, and book access in resource-constrained schools. • Financial Literacy & Soft Skills: Integrates 'Pahasara Week' and 'Tikiri Pola' activities to teach money management, critical thinking, and saving habits alongside parents. • Community & Sustainability: Incorporates tree-planting drives, local vendor procurement, student scholarships, and internships for A/L achievers. • Implementation & Governance: • Partnered with the Ministry and Department of Education alongside local branch networks to identify high-impact schools. • Long-term sustainability ensured via structured rotational follow-up visits every 3 years by branch teams and oversight from internal ESG committees.