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Supporting Differently Able Entrepreneurs, Dilmah MJF Foundation Small Entrepreneur Programme (SEP)

25 JUN 2022

As part of an initiative to support empowerment with dignity, the MJF Foundation has enabled over 2,000 entrepreneurs from less fortunate communities. The most recent extension to that program saw 12 women and men with disabilities, awarded Dilmah’s Small Entrepreneur Grants. Recognizing their determination to achieve their dreams and support their families, overcoming physical challenges and hard times, all demonstrate what people can achieve with a little help.

Since 2012, Small Entrepreneur grants have been awarded to 128 differently able persons with the involvement of the Colombo Friend in Need Society (CFINS). Dilmah’s MJF Foundation also co-operates with CFINS in supporting differently able youth with educational scholarships and the inspiring AIDEX, sports event for the ‘exceptionally able’. This year 55 more students from CFINS received educational grants.

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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.