Aitken Spence Travels, through its sustainability platform Pure Path and the Nurturing Lilies programme, undertook the complete refurbishment of the Gampola Gangasiripura Kanishta Vidyalaya’s library.
The restoration included repairing the flood damaged structures, replacing electrical wiring, installing lighting and ceiling fans, repainting the interior and restocking the library with a collection of new books and educational materials.
Adding a personal touch to the initiative, the employees of Aitken Spence Travels contributed books from their own collections, reflecting the company’s culture of giving and sharing to the development of young learners.
Their personal generosity helped transform the library into a vibrant, welcoming space where the students can once again discover the joy of reading, broaden their knowledge and pursue their ambitions and aspirations.
The fully restored library was officially handed over to the school during a special ceremony attended by Aitken Spence Travels Managing Director Nalin Jayasundera, together with the members of the company’s sustainability team, school principal, teachers, students and representatives of the local community. The occasion celebrated not only the successful completion of the project but also the reopening of a vital learning hub that will continue to inspire and support future generations.
Speaking at the ceremony, Gangasiripura Kanishta Vidyalaya Principal R.M.M. Wasantha Kumara expressed his gratitude for the initiative, stating, “The restoration of our school library is about so much more than rebuilding a physical space; it is about restoring hope, opportunity and a love for learning among our students.
Our children lost one of their most treasured learning resources. Today, thanks to the generosity of Aitken Spence Travels, our students once again have a safe, welcoming and inspiring environment where they can read, learn and broaden their knowledge.
This investment will leave a lasting legacy for generations of children and will stand as a shining example of how the private sector can play a meaningful role in uplifting communities, creating opportunities for schools such as ours.”
