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On a mission to shed light on Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Disorders

04 OCT 2016

The lack of awareness and social stigma associated with Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Disorders lead to children and youth with such conditions having to lead a life of isolation and marginalisation, particularly in the absence of a national level programme to facilitate the integration of such groups into mainstream society by way of early intervention, special education, therapy and family training /counselling. Having identified this serious vacuum, the Merrill J. Fernando Charitable Foundation (MJFCF) spearheaded the task of establishing the National Centre for Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Disorders (NCCPDD) and National Registry, to build a better understanding of these conditions, and thereby alleviate the pain of those shunned and the neglected; to give them a chance to lead a dignified life free of marginalisation and social stigmatisation. The MJFCF run Moratuwa Centre already provides care for those with Cerebral Palsy conditions attached to its Rainbow Centre initiative and the newly set up NCCPDD will reach out to a wider community, making a tangible difference in the lives of those with special needs.

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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!

An Enterprise and its Impact

Merrill J Fernando, the patriarch of Dilmah and of Ceylon tea, has firmly embedded human service as the cornerstone of his multi-faceted enterprise, which has its roots in Pure Ceylon Tea.

CELEBRATING ABILITY

Dilmah has been a part of the annual AIDEX sports event since 2003, recognizing these special individuals and encouraging them to participate in this event, proving that disability is not a hindrance to achieving success.

Celebrating the Ability – AIDEX 2022

Over 300 individuals including children with disabilities from around Sri Lanka participated in this year’s sports meet for the differently abled – AIDEX 2022.

Soon-to-be Chefs Learning to brew a perfect cup of tea!

Students from the Empower Culinary Schools in the East and West visited our Dilmah Head Office for a special training programme conducted by the Dilmah School of Tea.