Sarvodaya Development Finance opens new head office in Colombo

Sarvodaya Shramadana movement of Sri Lanka Founder Dr. A.T. Ariyaratne and Sarvodaya Development Finance Chairman Channa de Silva opens the new Sarvodaya Development Financehead office in Colombo – Pix by Lasantha Kumara 

In a bid to offer its customers a smoother and more efficient experience, Sarvodaya Development Finance is relocating its head office from ‘Arthadharma Kendraya’ of No. 45, Rawatawatta Road, Moratuwa to No. 155/A, Dr. Danister De Silva Mawatha, Colombo 08 on Thursday 17 January 2019 at 9:15 a.m. 

Sarvodaya Shramadana movement of Sri Lanka Founder  Dr. A.T. Ariyaratne

Sarvodaya Development Finance Chairman Channa de Silva

The opening of the new head office heralds the next chapter in a journey towards creating an economically progressive society. Designed to cater to the demanding needs of the business community, private and public sector executives in Colombo and the suburbs, the state-of-the-art head office offers extended working hours until 10 p.m. during weekdays. Those in need of financial guidance can drop by after office hours and enjoy the undivided attention of a team of professionals geared to offer them the best in terms of solutions, advice and information.

Another unique addition to their slew of unparalleled service offerings is the ‘Financial Emergency Hotline 1319’. Active 24/7, the SDF hotline is connected to 51 locations covering all major cities island-wide, and is manned by trained and experienced professionals to help with financial emergencies that may arise. 

Tantamount to their commitment to customers, is their commitment to their people. Appreciating the passion and dedication of their most valuable asset is a priority at SDF. Which is why the new head office comes complete with a fully equipped gym as well as Zumba and yoga classes for the team to enjoy a truly immersive work-life balance. 

SDF, a licensed Finance Company approved by Central Bank of Sri Lanka, with the vision ‘To be a catalyst in creating an economically progressive society, living in dignity’ is firmly geared to serve the people with a unique difference with the leadership of Nilantha Jayanetti as CEO and renowned business leader Channa de Silva as the Chairman. The board of directors of the company comprises of Channa De Silav (Chairman), Dr. Vinya Ariyaratne, Masayoshi Yamashita, Dr. Richard Vokes, Shakila Wihewardena, Shevon Goonaratne, Dr. Janaki Kuruppu, Christopher Amrit Kanagaratna, and Chaminda Rajakaruna.

Sarvodaya Development Finance is guided by the principles of the main Sarvodaya Movement which is based on the value of empowering rural and village communities. Sarvodaya Movement which is based on the value of empowering rural and village communities. Sarvodaya Movement is a leading people’s organisation in Sri Lanka which has a history of 60 years’ operating in more than 5,000 villages currently in the country.