PaanPaan extends a slice of kindness to OrphanCare

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From left: OrphanCare Head Azad Zaheed, PaanPaan’s Director AbooYusoof, and OrphanCare Deputy Head Marshad Barry

OrphanCare, an independent Trust dedicated to supporting orphaned children and Colombo’s renowned bakery establishment PaanPaan have joined hands in a transformative collaboration, aiming to uplift the lives of orphaned youth in Sri Lanka.

Marking a ground-breaking initiative in local philanthropy, the partnership signifies an important step towards creating a positive impact on the lives of orphans as they transit from their care homes to adulthood.

PaanPaan’s unique approach involves donating a fixed amount for every loaf of their renowned Kade Paan sold, in support of OrphanCare’s mission. This support is poised to create meaningful opportunities for orphaned children, facilitating access to education, skills development, and a brighter future. The partnership between OrphanCare and PaanPaan is not only a commendable move but also a strategic one. By dedicating a specific percentage of proceeds from their bread sales, PaanPaan showcases its unwavering commitment to furthering the Trust’s efforts in empowering orphaned youth.

“The heart of PaanPaan lies not just in crafting delicious bread but in nourishing our community,” said PaanPaan’s Director, Aboo Yusoof .“By partnering with OrphanCare, we are honoured to contribute to a cause that aligns with our core values of compassion and community engagement. All customers who purchase a loaf of KadePaan are contributing towards making a tangible difference in the lives of these young souls,” he added.

OrphanCare Head Azad Zaheed said: “At OrphanCare, our mission has always been to create a nurturing environment where orphaned children can avoid a second abandonment. We are profoundly grateful for the slice of kindness extended by PaanPaan, a visionary organisation that shares our dedication to creating positive change. Together, we aspire to touch the lives of these children and offer them a promising future.”

Established with Amana Bank as the founding sponsor, a notable feature of this initiative is that Amana Bank ensures that every donated rupee directly reaches the intended beneficiaries since all administrative and operational costs are fully borne by the Bank.

The OrphanCare Trust is administered by a team of trustees who have a track record of passionate social service and includes the Trust Chairman, Ruzly Hussain (Founder of the Rotaract movement in Sri Lanka), Secretary P. Shireen Watson, Treasurer Jazri Magdon Ismail (Past President AAT), Deshabandu Tilak de Zoysa (Chairman Helpage Sri Lanka) Deshabandu Tilak de Zoysa, Harsha Amarasekera PC Chairman, Board of Trustees of Rotary Foundation USA and former President Rotary International, KR Ravindran, Sharad Amalean (Co-Founder MAS Holdings), Osman Kassim (Founder Chairman Amãna Bank), Tyeab Akbarally (Senior Director Akbar Brothers) and Mohamed Azmeer (Managing Director/CEO Amãna Bank). The Trustees have instituted a strong governance framework to maintain the highest standards of integrity and ensure the long-term sustainability of the Trust.