Speaking about the partnership, Sanjeeva de Mel, Executive Director of SERVE, said, "We sincerely thank the Standard Chartered Foundation for partnering with SERVE through the 'Futuremakers' initiative for girls and women empowerment. The 'Shaktheen' project targets 500 women from low-income groups of Moratuwa and Panadura. The project aims at enhancing the capacity of its beneficiaries economically, socially as well as broaden their leadership skills through the 'Self Help Group Approach'. We are grateful to Standard Chartered for their coordination and support in making this initiative a reality."