Colombo, July 31, 2025 — A-PAD Sri Lanka, in partnership with HSBC Sri Lanka, has launched a new financial literacy initiative aimed at equipping young people with essential money management skills. The programme, titled “Financial Literacy for Youth,” was inaugurated at the National Vocational Training Institute in Narahenpita, Colombo, where over 130 students participated in interactive workshops.
The initiative responds to concerns about low financial literacy rates among Sri Lankan youth, emphasizing the importance of budgeting, saving, credit management, and financial planning. HSBC volunteers facilitated the sessions, providing practical advice tailored to the needs of young learners.
A-PAD Sri Lanka incorporated disaster risk reduction concepts into the curriculum, highlighting the critical role of financial preparedness in enhancing resilience during emergencies.
The launch was attended by senior officials including HSBC Sri Lanka CEO Mark Surgenor, Vocational Training Authority Director C.J. Vidaanapathirana, and A-PAD Sri Lanka Country Director Firzan Hashim. Vidaanapathirana praised the programme’s potential to strengthen financial stability among students, while Surgenor underscored the empowerment that financial knowledge provides.
Following the successful launch, the programme is set to expand to additional vocational training centres in the Colombo district, with plans to reach nearly 400 young professionals through upcoming workshops.
This initiative represents a strategic effort to foster a financially aware generation capable of making informed decisions and contributing to Sri Lanka’s economic development.
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