OrphanCare, an independent trust dedicated to supporting orphaned children and Colombo’s renowned bakery establishment Paan Paan have joined hands in a transformative collaboration, aiming to uplift the lives of orphaned youth in Sri Lanka. Marking a ground-breaking initiative in local philanthropy, this partnership signifies a significant step towards creating a positive impact on the lives of orphans as they transit from their care homes to adulthood.
Paan Paan’s unique approach involves donating a fixed amount for every loaf of their renowned Kade Paan sold, in support of OrphanCare’s mission. This support is poised to create meaningful opportunities for orphaned children, facilitating access to education, skills development, and a brighter future. This partnership between OrphanCare and Paan Paan is not only a commendable move but also a strategic one. By dedicating a specific percentage of proceeds from their bread sales, Paan Paan showcases its unwavering commitment to furthering the Trust’s efforts in empowering orphaned youth.
“The heart of Paan Paan lies not just in crafting delicious bread but in nourishing our community,” stated Paan Paan’s Director, Aboo Yusoof “By partnering with OrphanCare, we are honored to contribute to a cause that aligns with our core values of compassion and community engagement. All customers who purchase a loaf of Kade Paan are contributing towards making a tangible difference in the lives of these young souls.”
Commenting on the partnership, Head of OrphanCare, Azad Zaheed stated, “At OrphanCare, our mission has always been to create a nurturing environment where orphaned children can avoid a second abandonment. We are profoundly grateful for the slice of kindness extended by Paan Paan, a visionary organization that shares our dedication to creating positive change. Together, we aspire to touch the lives of these children and offer them a promising future.”
Established with Amana Bank as the founding sponsor, OrphanCare aims to create a nurturing and enabling environment for the orphaned children to thrive and avoid a second abandonment. A notable feature of this initiative is that Amana Bank ensures that every donated rupee directly reaches the intended beneficiaries since all administrative and operational costs are fully borne by the Bank.
To learn more about OrphanCare and explore partnership opportunities, please visit www.orphancare.org or contact 011 775 6 775.
The OrphanCare Trust is administered by a team of trustees who have a track record of passionate social service and includes Chairman of the Trust Ruzly Hussain (Founder of the Rotaract movement in Sri Lanka), Secretary of the Trust Miss P. Shireen Watson, Treasurer of the Trust Jazri Magdon Ismail (Past President AAT), Deshabandu Tilak de Zoysa (Chairman Helpage Sri Lanka), Harsha Amarasekera (President’s Counsel), K.R. Ravindran (Chairman, Board of Trustees of Rotary Foundation USA and former President Rotary International), Sharad Amalean (Co-Founder MAS Holdings), Osman Kassim (Founder Chairman Amãna Bank), Tyeab Akbarally (Senior Director Akbar Brothers) and Mohamed Azmeer (Managing Director/CEO Amãna Bank). The Trustees have instituted a strong governance framework to maintain the highest standards of integrity and ensure the long-term sustainability of the Trust.