News & Events
Dilmah helps empower differently-able in sport

'I very much look forward to taking part in this sports gala. Back in my village, I have no opportunity to compete in sports,' said Harshini, an above the knee amputee since an accident aged 4.
'Having a chance to engage in sport has made me more confident. I have learnt to discipline my mind and complete tasks with a passionate desire to excel. I now feel that disability is not a handicap in courting success,' added the self-assured lass. By the day's end, Harshini had won medals for all three events she participated in.
However, there are no losers for the 300-plus girls, boys, men and women who took part in the sports activities. Cheered on by family and friends, they were determined to break records in courage and sportsmanship.
Chairman of the Organizing Committee, Prof. A.H. Sheriffdeen said: 'We provide a travel allowance for participants and family to accompany them and also provide hostel accommodation. On the sports day, their breakfast, lunch and tea too is taken care of. There is a mobile service bus to repair limbs and is also equipped with a first-aid station. Special toilets too have been installed for the amputees.
'Dilmah has supported us over the years by providing t-shirts and caps for all participants and volunteers. Additionally, each person receives a corduroy satchel with a substantial gift package. Of course there are prizes for winning and sometimes consolation prizes up to eight places,' said Prof. Sheriffdeen.

The program is sport in its truest sense, for the goal is not to win but to try. From almost total obscurity, perhaps one day a great hero will arise.
Started in 1991, AIDEX is the Annual Sports Festival for users of the Jaipur Limb. Organized by the Colombo Friend-in-Need Society, this is the only event that draws public attention towards the society and its hard work in the community.
Dilmah has sponsored this event since 2003.

Latest News
Dilmah launches The Genesis Project
Dilmah’s ‘The Genesis Project’ recently launched at the birthplace of Dilmah Tea in Maligawatte – will be an innovation hub and centre of excellence for Nature-based solutions. It will be an incubator that births and nurtures agripreneurs to reach their fullest potential and conquer international markets. And a home for industry experts and food and agri entrepreneurs to gather, share knowledge and inspire each other.
A Cup Of Kindness Goes A Long Way
With the help of your cuppa the Dilmah MJF Charitable Foundation and Kahawatte Plantations have joined hands to support the Suwa Seriya Ambulance Service. We have pledged our commitment to allocating 7 ambulances to 7 District Hospitals across the country, including DGH Nawalapitiya, Base Hospital Kahawatte, Glencairn District Hospital Dickoya, Teaching Hospital Nuwara Eliya, Kiribathgoda, Point Pedro and Teaching Hospital Batticaloa. Staying true to our Founder Merrill J. Fernando's purpose, with every cup of Dilmah you sip, 15% of the profits go towards serving humanity with kindness to people & nature!