DFCC Aloka Drives Women’s Empowerment in Jaffna with Evolution Auto

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DFCC Aloka Drives Women’s Empowerment in Jaffna with Evolution Auto

October 9, 2025

DFCC Bank, through its women-focused proposition DFCC Aloka, recently partnered with Evolution Auto at the Green Wheels Carnival in Jaffna. The initiative created new opportunities for aspiring women entrepreneurs from underserved communities to strengthen household income, gain independence, and uplift community wellbeing.

The initiative centred on the launch of the Mahindra Treo Pink Edition, developed in collaboration with Mahindra Last Mile Mobility and Evolution Auto, offering women in the Northern Province access to sustainable livelihoods in passenger transport. By linking inclusive finance with green mobility, the programme represents a step towards both social empowerment and environmental responsibility.

The two-day Green Wheels Carnival provided a platform for the community to explore sustainable transport solutions, while also highlighting the importance of accessible finance in enabling entrepreneurial growth. DFCC Aloka used the event to engage directly with participants, offering tailored financial solutions, advisory services, and awareness-building for women-led enterprises. The Bank also showcased its broader retail portfolio, including leasing, fixed deposits, personal loans, and pawning, ensuring women entrepreneurs have access to practical financial tools to support their journeys.

Shera Hassen, Vice President and Head of Pinnacle and Aloka Propositions at DFCC Bank, said:

“DFCC Aloka is a platform for women to thrive, and this event in Jaffna is a tangible example of how partnerships can help aspiring women entrepreneurs build livelihoods that are both sustainable and dignified. We are proud to stand with them as they create opportunities not only for themselves, but for their families and their communities.”

The partnership between DFCC Aloka and Evolution Auto reinforces the Bank’s mission of advancing inclusive progress – empowering women entrepreneurs while fostering sustainable mobility and community development. By bridging financial empowerment with green innovation, DFCC Aloka continues to set benchmarks for creating lasting impact across Sri Lanka.

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About DFCC Bank

DFCC Bank PLC, established in 1955 and listed on the Colombo Stock Exchange since 1956, is one of Sri Lanka’s leading financial institutions. Regulated by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka and rated A (lka) by Fitch Ratings, the Bank offers a comprehensive portfolio of retail, corporate, and SME banking services, along with treasury, investment, and trade finance solutions.

With customer centricity and sustainable innovation at its core, DFCC Bank delivers seamless and secure banking experiences, which include digital platforms like DFCC MySpace, and through a network of 133 branches and access to over 6,000 ATMs via the LankaPay network.

A recognised leader in sustainable finance and renewable energy initiatives, DFCC Bank is committed to reducing environmental impact and fostering long-term economic resilience.