Amãna Bank continued its commitment to community upliftment and inclusive development by extending its support to School with a Smile 2026, a flagship educational welfare initiative implemented by the Zam Zam Foundation under the theme “My Sri Lanka, My Responsibility.” As part of this initiative, the Bank contributed school bags to support underprivileged schoolchildren across several districts in Sri Lanka.
The School with a Smile programme is designed to ease the financial burden faced by families with school going children by providing essential school supplies. The 2026 initiative benefited 5,500 students from the Nuwara Eliya, Badulla, Monaragala, Colombo, and Kandy Districts, supporting their educational journey through the distribution of standard school packs containing school bags, exercise books, and other essential learning materials, through the collective support of partners and contributors.
Since its inception, School with a Smile has facilitated the distribution of over 80,000 school packs to primary and secondary students across more than 200 locations islandwide. Amid prevailing economic challenges, such initiatives have become increasingly vital in ensuring continued access to education for children from vulnerable communities.
Commenting on the initiative, Mohamed Najad, Project Manager – School with a Smile, Zam Zam Foundation, stated, “As a flagship initiative of Zam Zam Foundation, School with a Smile reflects our continued commitment to uplifting education and supporting the well-being of students in underprivileged schools across Sri Lanka. We sincerely appreciate the support extended by Amana Bank PLC, whose contribution has helped further strengthen the impact and reach of this initiative. At Zam Zam Foundation, we remain dedicated to driving meaningful change and creating brighter educational opportunities for every child.”
Marketing & Corporate Communications Department
Commenting on the Bank’s contribution, Amãna Bank Assistant Vice President – Marketing & Corporate Communications, Azim Rali, stated, “Education remains one of the most powerful tools for long-term community empowerment. Through our support for the ‘School with a Smile’ initiative, we aim to ease the challenges faced by families while inspiring students to remain engaged in their educational journey and, in time, give back to their communities. We are pleased to collaborate with organizations such as the Zam Zam Foundation in delivering meaningful and sustainable impact.”
Amãna Bank PLC is a stand-alone institution licensed by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka and listed on the Colombo Stock Exchange, with Jeddah-based IsDB Group being the principal shareholder of the Bank. The IsDB Group is a ‘AAA’ rated multilateral development financial institution with a membership of 57 countries. Testifying its position as a leading practitioner of the non-interest-based banking model, Amãna Bank was recognized among the Top 25 Strongest Islamic Banks in the World by The Asian Banker.
Amãna Bank does not have any subsidiaries, associates, or affiliated institutions apart from its engagement with OrphanCare as its Founding Sponsor
Image 1 Caption:Amana Bank representatives presenting standard school packs to students.
