The CSR project ‘Kanrich Thaksalawa’ of Kanrich Finance has been recognized on a global platform amidst competitors from 25 countries across the Asia-Pacific.
Kanrich Finance was awarded ‘Asia Responsible Entrepreneurship Award’ by Enterprise Asia in the ‘Social Empowerment’ category for its far-reaching project in imparting English-speaking skills to economically underprivileged students in rural areas with the aim of improving their educational and career prospects.
Held in Bangkok Thailand, the award ceremony was attended by Shyaminie Fernando - Assistant General Manger; Hiranya Warnakulsooriya - Senior Manager; Manoj Wariyagoda - Senior Manager of Kanrich Finance, who represented the company. Enterprise Asia champions entrepreneurship development across Asia has expanded to over 12 countries across Asia-Pacific establishing a strong network of over 2000 members consisting of successful entrepreneurs representing various industries.
The Responsible Entrepreneurship Awards Honor Asian businesses for championing sustainable and responsible business practices, demonstrating companies’ leadership, sincerity and on-going commitment in incorporating responsible and ethical values, compliance, investment in stakeholders, involvement in communities and protection of the environment into the way they run their businesses.
Kanrich Finance conceptualized this award-winning CSR project to pave the way for a brighter future for underprivileged children, having already impacted 400 beneficiaries thus far.
This initiative was developed with a goal of providing children of underprivileged customers free English classes to learn and improve English skills.
As part of this project, qualified teachers are hired by the company to teach students from various levels with a goal of bringing them up to the desired standards.