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With Mabroc Kelani Valley
and Valley Teas, every sip makes a difference to the lives and
well-being of our plantation community. Every cup makes a difference because our ethical
tea is not just another corporate cliché. The Home for Every Plantation Worker programme
centers on how we make a positive difference in the betterment
of the lives of those who work hard to bring you the best teas in the world –
Purest
and Cleanest Ceylon Tea.
The Home for Every Plantation
Worker programme is a commitment made by the Mabroc Kelani Valley Plantations to
embark on a journey to improve the lives
of our plantation communities. This covers:
Living Environment
The programme
helps build homes for the workers.
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New houses
with 125 to 175 sq.m of land given per family
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Improvement
to existing houses
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Water supply and sanitation projects
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Electrification
projects
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Access Roads, Playgrounds and other infrastructure projects.
Health & Nutrition
Each family is assisted through continued pre-school, child support
and medical facilities to enhance
their quality of life.
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Medical
care – indoor treatment of patients
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Immunization
coverage
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Nutritional
Intervention, including free feeding for infants and children
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Child
development centers
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Post &
antenatal clinics
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Special
Projects including health camps and eye clinics
Community and
Capacity Buliding
The programme empowers each employee through Estate Worker Co-operatives
and enhances the individual’s value to the community.
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Pre school
and nursery for children up to 5 years according to recommended syllabus, with
a certificate issued by KVPL
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Recreation
activities including track & field meets and cricket matches
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Estate
workers housing co-operatives
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Micro-financing facilities
Empowerment of Community
The programme
also places special emphasis on training and guidance of youth, empowering them
with better life skills.
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Monitoring
of child development from ages 5 to 16, according to ILO standards
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Projects for skill-building, including vocational training, computer classes
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Guidance and assistance
provided for higher education and gender equity programmes
The ultimate goal is a contented family life for all at Kelani Valley Plantations
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