We are supporting four under privileged schools located in the remote areas on a continuous basis. While assisting those schools to upscale the quality of education we have undertaken to provide essential educational stationary items for every student annually. This was continued despite the setbacks of Covid-19. The bank is exploring ways to make an even bigger positive impact in the sphere of education and is seeking new models of education delivery and partners for collaboration in empowering the next generation through education.
- Sri Gnaneshwara Vidyalaya Makulewa, Nithalava, Galgamuwa – Since 2009
Principal of the school Mr. H.M. Jayasena approached the bank seeking support to improve their school library. The bank then included the school as one of the beneficiaries of the Bank’s 10th year celebrations and donated books to the library. There onwards NTB began funding of the infrastructure development of the school.
2010/2011 - The bank constructed a building which currently houses the school’s computer lab and a classroom. Since then, the bank has funded the Primary play area and the construction of the school’s science lab (at an investment of Rs 4 Mn) which was declared open on 24th January 2017.
- Amunuthenna Primary Secondary school – Gallella, Ratnapura – Since 2011
The school currently educates 106 students from Grade 1 - 5 and the bank facilitated the construction of class rooms, water supply and toilet facilities.
- Government Tamil School – Mullivaikal, Mullativu
Constructed school buildings and supported the school in sourcing suitable teachers.
- Wahalkada D-5 Vidyalaya in Kebithigollewa
The bank extended its support for infrastructure development in supporting with a donation of Rs.1,100,000/- to complete a new building.
