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Business is a matter of human service' - Dilmah Founder, Merrill J. Fernando in Vietnam

Sharing the business philosophy of Dilmah, Fernando said: 'Business is a matter of human service. Therefore, we not only ensure to bring to customers a quintessentially high quality product but also want to carry the responsibility of supporting the underprivileged and differently abled. .' Thus, the MJF Charitable Foundation was established to support underprivileged people. 10% of Dilmah profits are utilised through the foundation to help support the lives of 10,000 people through 100 humanitarian projects each year. For more information on the work of the MJF Foundation, please visit https://www.mjffoundation.org
Through this visit, Fernando also shared his wish to support more humanitarian activities in Vietnam.
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