This milestone achievement extends the programme’s reach to 40 per cent of the entire school system in the country, endorsing LOLC’s commitment to supporting the educational needs of students nationwide, the company in a media release heralding a programme that has captured the interest of the nation.

Reflecting on the journey so far, Kapila Jayawardena, Group Managing Director/CEO of LOLC Holdings PLC, remarked, “This programme was launched at a critical time when Sri Lankan families were grappling with the aftermath of an economic crisis and the pandemic, which created immense economic and social challenges.

Many parents, struggling with rising costs, could no longer afford essential school supplies, forcing difficult decisions within households. In some cases, families with multiple children could only send one child to school due to financial constraints.