Multiple initiatives are under way by Fonterra Brands Sri Lanka, the company behind Anchor, to support the country’s efforts to combat the COVID19 pandemic and help sustain affected communities.
Rs. 10 million has been donated to the COVID-19 Healthcare and Social Security Fund established by President Gotabaya Rajapaksa. This donation will provide for the humanitarian mission and the requirements of health workers and officials working tirelessly to keep the public safe.
Fonterra Brands Sri Lanka and Indian Subcontinent Managing Director Sunil Sethi said: “We are indebted to the heroic efforts of the healthcare workers, the Tri-Forces and the Task Force set-up under the leadership of the President, who are striving to help Sri Lanka overcome the situation. Our primary focus at this time is supporting their efforts.”
This story is from the April 02, 2020 edition of Daily FT.
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