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Amana Bank Partners with University of Colombo for World Water Day Commemoration

Students engaged with poster drawing competition at faculty premises 

Amana Bank joined forces with the Environment Committee of the Faculty of Arts at the University of Colombo to observe World Water Day, promoting awareness about water conservation and sustainable practices. As part of the global theme ‘Water for Peace,’ the University organized a poster competition for undergraduates and provided a platform for emerging researchers and scholars to showcase their work and engage in insightful academic discussions. The event was graced by Professor Lasantha Manawadu, the Dean of the Faculty of Arts, who delivered an inspiring address emphasizing the importance of fostering a water-conscious society.

Fazly Marikar, Vice President of Strategy Management and Sustainability at Amana Bank, expressed the bank’s unwavering commitment to supporting initiatives that promote environmental sustainability. Marikar noted the honor of participating in the World Water Day celebrations with the University of Colombo, highlighting the bank’s goal of making a positive impact on society through such meaningful endeavors. He emphasized Amana Bank’s people-friendly banking approach and its focus on cultivating sustainability among future generations in the country, particularly during challenging times.