People’s Bank empowers women entrepreneurs

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Celebrating International Women’s Day, People’s Bank, a trailblazer in Sri Lanka’s banking sector, proudly announced its commitment to women’s empowerment through impactful initiatives.

In a strategic collaboration with Good Market, People’s Bank recently conducted a Special Training Program for women entrepreneurs at the People’s Bank Staff Training College in Colombo 5. Under this initiative, 12 entrepreneurs were selected from a pool of 30 participants within the Western Province and the training was conducted by Good Market Co-Founder Achala Samaradiwakara. The objective of the training was to focus on aligning their respective ventures with Good Market’s quality requirements, ensuring a solid foundation for those businesses.

Good Market, a community advocating social entrepreneurship, ethical practices, and sustainable development, collaborates closely with Sri Lankan entrepreneurs. Their comprehensive business sandbox program equips businesses with tools for sustainable ventures and effective branding strategies.

This year’s People’s Bank Vanitha Vasana Program was designed to empower women, aligning with the principles of women entrepreneurship. Emphasising the bank’s dedication to nurturing a supportive environment, People’s Bank highlights a significant representation of women in senior management. This symbolises a resolute effort to break the glass ceiling for women in the corporate world.

Beyond gender equality in leadership, People’s Bank underscores its commitment to women’s wellness with range of programmes ranging from career development to, women’s health, ensuring the well-being of women at People’s Bank and in the communities it serves.