HNB strengthens national response to Cyclone Ditwah with Rs.100mn commitment

HNB Managing Director/CEO Damith Pallewatte hands over the donation to Secretary to President Dr. Nandika Sanath Kumanayake while HNB Chief Operating Officer Sanjay Wijemanne looks on

HNB PLC contributed Rs.100 million towards the Rebuild Sri Lanka Fund, reinforcing its commitment to the national recovery efforts following the devastation caused by Cyclone Ditwah. 

“On behalf of HNB, I wish to convey our solidarity with all our fellow Sri Lankans, especially those severely affected by Cyclone Ditwah. As a home-grown institution, our connection to the communities we serve runs deep. Many of our customers and colleagues have been directly or indirectly affected and we are committed to standing with them during this difficult time and supporting them as they rebuild. 

HNB’s contribution to the Rebuild Sri Lanka Fund is a sign of our commitment to this collective mission. We recognise that this is going to be a long and challenging process but we stand ready and committed to support both the immediate and long-term recovery effort,” HNB Managing Director/CEO Damith Pallewatte stated.

Complementing its direct financial support to the fund, HNB has also launched a nationwide disaster relief initiative as the first phase of a broader, coordinated response from the bank. 

As part of the programme, the bank donated over 2,500 essential relief and nutrition packages to support the displaced families, with the consignments formally handed over to the Sri Lanka Army to ensure structured, transparent and equitable distribution across the impacted areas of Kandy, Gampaha, Kaduwela and Hanwella, while separate packages were provided to the affected employees to strengthen their personal recovery.  

The relief packages comprise carefully selected nutrition items, personal care products and essential household necessities designed to help stabilise the daily living conditions for the affected families. In parallel, dedicated assistance was extended to all HNB employees impacted by the disaster.