{"id":16000,"date":"2026-04-09T10:57:38","date_gmt":"2026-04-09T05:27:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/enterprisenews.lk\/?p=16000"},"modified":"2026-04-09T10:57:41","modified_gmt":"2026-04-09T05:27:41","slug":"sdb-bank-marks-intl-womens-day-with-series-of-events","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/enterprisenews.lk\/?p=16000","title":{"rendered":"SDB bank marks Int\u2019l Women\u2019s Day with series of events"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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SDB bank marked International Women\u2019s Day 2026 with a series of initiatives organised focused on employee wellbeing, reflecting its broader commitment to supporting women at multiple levels of society.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The programme was designed to create a meaningful impact among employees, female entrepreneurs and the public, while also increasing the Bank\u2019s visibility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As part of its internal engagement, the bank conducted a workshop for female employees focused on healthcare, self-care, grooming and self-motivation, aimed at enhancing both their personal and professional well-being.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The initiative also reinforced SDB bank\u2019s efforts to foster an inclusive workplace culture where women are supported in their growth and development. At SDB bank, women represent over 40% of the bank\u2019s workforce, underscoring its ongoing commitment to women\u2019s empowerment within the organisation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Extending its efforts to the wider community, SDB bank partnered with the Central Province Official Women\u2019s Day Celebration organised by Ministry of Youth Affairs, Women\u2019s Affairs, Rural Development, Cooperative Development and Industries held on March 12, at the Provincial Council Auditorium in Pallekele under the patronage of Governor Professor S.B.S. Abeykoon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Organised through SDB bank\u2019s Rural Upliftment Programme together with the CBSL Regional Office and the Ministry of Industries, the event brought together over 350 women entrepreneurs, with 48 best women entrepreneurs recognized at Divisional Secretariat level.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The programme also featured a trade exhibition and financial literacy sessions, helping women entrepreneurs gain exposure, access new markets and strengthen their business knowledge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Along with these efforts, SDB bank also launched a Women\u2019s Day digital film carrying a positive and inspiring message on the strength of empowered women and the role of Gen Z in shaping a more inclusive future. The film generated strong engagement, recording over 2.5 million views, further strengthening the Bank\u2019s digital presence while reinforcing its Women\u2019s Day message at scale.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Further extending more benefits to the female community, SDB bank launched the Uththamavi 360 Savings Proposition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cAt SDB bank Women\u2019s empowerment is being considered as one of the key strategic pillars supported in practical, meaningful and sustained ways. Through these initiatives, we sought to support women in the community and create pathways for stronger financial confidence and progress, while recognizing women within our own organization as their contribution is also equally important,\u201d said Kapila Ariyaratne, Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer of SDB bank.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Source: Daily News<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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