Mobility is more than movement; it is dignity, independence, and the freedom to participate fully in life. Since 2023, the MJF Charitable Foundation (MJFCF) has been privileged to partner with the Free Wheelchair Mission (FWM), working together to restore that freedom to individuals living with disabilities across Sri Lanka.
Through this partnership, we have received two generous shipments of 520 wheelchairs each in February 2024 and February 2025, provided free of charge by FWM USA. While the wheelchairs themselves are gifted, we at Dilmah’s MJFCF bear the shipping and clearing costs to ensure they are distributed efficiently and responsibly through our Moratuwa, Rajagiriya, and East Centres. Each recipient and institution are carefully documented, with transparent reporting submitted to FWM, reinforcing our shared commitment to accountability and meaningful impact.
Founded in 2001, Free Wheelchair Mission has distributed over 1.5 million wheelchairs across 95 countries, becoming the world’s largest nonprofit manufacturer of cost-efficient, durable wheelchairs designed for under-resourced communities. Their mission is to provide renewed dignity, independence, and hope, which aligns seamlessly with Dilmah’s ethos of business as a matter of human service.
Every wheelchair delivered represents more than assistance; it represents possibility. Through this enduring collaboration, we continue to reaffirm our commitment to Make The World A Better Tea, one life empowered and one journey renewed at a time.
