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Kindness Day 2025
May 6th is a significant day for the Dilmah family – the birth anniversary of our Founder Merrill J. Fernando. When we remember him, it is not only as the world’s most experienced teamaker, but as a m...
Empowering Sri Lanka’s Future Writers
When our founder, Merrill J. Fernando, set out to take Ceylon Tea to the world, he wasn’t just building a brand – he was telling the story of Ceylon Tea with a purpose. He believed that storytel...
Discovering the Heart of the MJF Foundation: A Volunteer’s Perspective
Jemima Mohammed recounts her time as a volunteer at the MJF Foundation Centre West in Moratuwa… “The Merrill J. Fernando (MJF) Charitable Foundation is more than just a charity – it is a home and a sa...
National Women’s Cricket Team joins our first MJF Inclusive Cricket Carnival
What’s better than some Saturday afternoon cricket? Cricket played at our first ever MJF Inclusive Cricket Carnival! The first-time event, organised by Dilmah’s MJF Foundation, was attended by 101 chi...
Documenting the Story of our Biodiversity Corridor
For over five years, we have been working to connect two fragmented areas of protected forest by creating a biodiversity corridor through a degraded tea plantation. Our efforts caught the attention of...
Sri Lanka’s First-Ever Butterfly Competition: Spotlight on Pollinators
Dilmah’s sustainability arm, Dilmah Conservation, is pleased to introduce Sri Lanka’s first-ever Butterfly Competition- an exciting initiative to foster awareness and appreciation for these delicate p...
A Book Reading with Kids to Celebrate World Bear Day
In celebration of World Bear Day, Dilmah Conservation hosted a special book reading of their very first children’s conservation book – Shyamala and the Sloth Bears. The book’s author, Jody Mille...
From Endane to the East: Expanding Sustainable Beekeeping with ‘Bee A Keeper’
Beekeeping can be more than just honey; it’s about sustainability, livelihoods, and protecting ecosystems. Taking the First Steps Towards Sustainable Beekeeping Our Bee A Keeper project started in End...
60 dreams fulfilled at the People’s Market in Kalkudah
The second People’s Market in Kalkudah celebrated local crafts, artisanal food and creative entrepreneurs. Almost 1,200 visitors from Kalkudah, Batticaloa and the surrounding areas made their way to t...