JXG Prioritizes Employee Well-Being During Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Janashakthi Group (JXG) in collaboration with Asiri Health, Sri Lanka’s leading private healthcare provider in Sri Lanka, organized a webinar in honour of the ‘Breast Cancer Awareness Month’, this October 2024. The event was hosted by Dr. Thathya De Silva, Consultant General Surgeon, Army Hospital. JXG was proud to organize this engaging session which aimed at educating employees about breast cancer, fostering awareness and promoting positivity within the workplace. This initiative reflects JXG’s unwavering commitment to supporting its employees through proactive engagement and community involvement.
According to statistics from the Ministry of Health, breast cancer is the most prevalent cancer among females both globally and locally. The National Cancer Registry of Sri Lanka for 2021 indicates that breast cancer accounts for 27% of all female cancers, with a total of 5,485 cases reported. Additionally, 124 new cases of breast cancer were identified among males. The Ministry of Health research presents that, the incidence of breast cancer has been steadily increasing over the years.
October is globally recognised as ‘Breast Cancer Awareness Month’ and JXG makes every effort each year to bring this topic to the forefront of its employees and extend it to the wider community.
Wasanthi Stephen, Group Chief Human Resources Officer at JXG noted, “We are proud to educate JXG employees about breast cancer awareness and support, reinforcing our commitment to the well-being of our workforce and the broader community. By providing valuable resources and information, we aim to empower our employees to recognize the importance of prevention and early detection. Our initiatives not only focus on individual health but also contribute to national awareness efforts, fostering a culture of support and understanding around breast cancer. Together, we strive to create an environment where knowledge and compassion flourish, ensuring that our commitment to health extends beyond the workplace to benefit the nation as a whole.”
“At JXG, we aim to remove the stigma surrounding cancer and encourage open conversations where individuals can share their experiences and hope, supporting one another in overcoming this challenging illness. We are committed to raising awareness about breast cancer, particularly its prevention and early detection, which is crucial given its high incidence among women in Sri Lanka. As a responsible corporate entity with over three decades of experience in the financial sector, we are committed to fostering high levels of employee engagement at all levels while actively working to make a positive impact in the communities we serve”, Stephen concluded.
In alignment with JXG’s slogan, “Stronger Together, Stronger Than Ever,” the company was pleased to announce that, this initiative was extended to all business units within the Group, including Janashakthi Insurance, First Capital Holdings, and Orient Finance PLC. This collaborative effort aims to enhance awareness and knowledge among all employees, fostering a unified culture of growth and empowerment across our organization.
About JXG (Janashakthi Group)
JXG (Janashakthi Group) is a financial conglomerate with a presence spanning the Insurance, Finance, and Investment banking sectors. Each of the Group’s core businesses stands as a formidable leader in their respective industries. The Janashakthi Group comprises First Capital, Janashakthi Life, Orient Finance, and Janashakthi Foundation.
JXG’s roots trace back to the early 1990s when Chairman Emeritus Mr. C.T.A Schaffter inaugurated Sri Lanka’s first specialized life insurance company, playing a pivotal role in revolutionizing the industry. Over the following decades, through strategic mergers and acquisitions, the Janashakthi Group has evolved and expanded its reach.
The ‘X’ in the brand name symbolizes exciting opportunities, expansion, and exponential growth, representing the multiplication of potential coming together as a unified entity. Our tagline “Stronger Together, Stronger Than Ever” encapsulates our commitment to unity and collective strength.
First Capital Holdings PLC is a pioneering investment institution in Sri Lanka with a diverse product portfolio that includes Government Securities, Unit Trusts & Asset Management, Corporate Finance & Advisory, Corporate Debt Securities, and Stock Brokering. First Capital embraces a ‘Performance-First’ ethos and envisions improving the lives of all Sri Lankans through financial solutions.
Janashakthi Insurance PLC, also known as Janashakthi Life specializes in innovative life insurance products and services, catering to the diverse needs of its clientele. Staying true to its corporate purpose of ‘uplifting lives and empowering dreams’, Janashakthi Life has always strived to deliver greater value to all its stakeholders ethically and transparently.
Orient Finance PLC offers a wide range of financial services in the NBFI sector, including the mobilization of deposits, savings accounts, leasing, gold loans, alternative finance solutions, and corporate financing. Orient Finance PLC has established itself as a customer-focused financial service provider that prioritizes innovation and offers exceptional customer service.
Janashakthi Foundation, the philanthropic arm of the Group, is dedicated to making a positive impact on the community through its commitment to three key pillars: sports, education, and community. Recognizing the transformative power of these pillars, Janashakthi Foundation actively supports initiatives that contribute to the well-being and development of society.
The Group’s distinguished Board of Directors comprises Chandana De Silva (Group Chairman), Prakash Schaffter (Deputy Chairman), Eardley Perera (Independent Non-Executive Director), Saliya Wickramasuriya (Independent Non-Executive Director), Nathan Sivagananathan (Independent Non-Executive Director), Vishnu Balachandran (Independent Non-Executive Director), Minette Perera ((Independent Non-Executive Director), and Manjula Mathews (Non-Independent Non-Executive Director), with Ramesh Schaffter serving as the Managing Director and Group CEO. Together, they steer Janashakthi Group toward continued success and growth in the dynamic financial landscape. Janashakthi Group is rated BBB- (Investment Grade) by Lanka Rating Agency (LRA).
