Colombo, 16th February 2021: In a bid to empower women and especially mothers across Sri Lanka, Astra, an iconic food brand in the country, has launched the Astra Diriya Wanitha Programme, in collaboration with the Samurdhi programme. In partnership with the Samurdhi Programme, Astra will identify women across the 25 districts of the country and provide them with the training, knowledge, and equipment needed to start their baking businesses. Astra launched the programme at a formal event today at Cinnamon Grand, Colombo. Jagath Kumara – MP, General Secretary of the Association of Samurdhi Officers and Agricultural Research Offices, Head of Business and Customer Development Director of Upfield Sri Lanka, Anuruddha Aluvihare, Senior Country Controller of Upfield Sri Lanka, Krishan Fernando, Owner and Founder of White Flower Academy, Chef Dushanthi Madanayake among others. The ‘Astra Diriya Wanitha Programme’ is another step in Astra’s involvement in raising a healthy, active, and empowered next generation of leaders and achievers.

Source: The Nation February 16, 2021 16:02 UTC