Kindness
Dilmah Takes the Lead in Water & Ocean Stewardship in Sri Lanka
For Sri Lankans, Dilmah is more than tea – it’s heritage in a cup. But behind the familiar aroma lies a philosophy of purpose, compassion, and stewardship, rooted in the words of Dilmah Founder Merril...
From Local Plate to Global Platforms: International Chefs Day
On this special day we honour culinary professionals, and the dignity inherent in chefs’ work. The Empower Culinary & Hospitality School (ECHS), one of the flagship vocational training programmes ...
A Typical Day at the MJF Foundation Preschool
A child’s early years are a crucial time for psycho-social growth, and at the MJF Charitable Foundation’s preschool, every morning is filled with purpose and the power of unity and inclusivity. Operat...
Dilmah Co-created Organisation for Biodiversity Action Celebrates 10 Years of Impact
Biodiversity Sri Lanka Celebrates 10 years of business-driven biodiversity action, with Dilmah among its founding partners This year, Biodiversity Sri Lanka (BSL) marked its 10th anniversary, celebrat...
MJF Foundation’s Commitment to Enhance Wheelchair Access Across Sri Lanka
Since last year, the MJF Charitable Foundation has partnered with Free Wheelchair Mission (FWM), a humanitarian, faith-based nonprofit organisation dedicated to designing and manufacturing cost-effici...
Wings, Leaves and Wonder
Little explorers gathered at Dilmah Conservation’s One Earth Centre in Moratuwa for a journey into the wonders of nature. The event, organised for the “Funday Times” readers, also welcomed children an...
World Teachers’ Day: Celebrating the Teachers of the MJF Foundation
In the realm of education, the dedication of teachers is the cornerstone of success. At the Merrill J. Fernando Charitable Foundation (MJFCF), we consistently prioritise an ethos of excellence, empowe...
The Joy of Children’s Day
Every year on the 1st of October, Sri Lanka pauses to honour and celebrate our children. It is a day dedicated to upholding the rights of every single child, a principle that lies at the very heart of...
World Cerebral Palsy Day: Celebrating Unity and Uniqueness
Centre for Children with Cerebral Palsy and other Development Disorders – A Centre for Excellence The profound truth is that within every one of us lies a hidden strength, a talent waiting to ex...