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.

  • New houses with 125 to 175 sq.m of land given per family
  • Improvement to existing houses
  • Water supply and sanitation projects
  • Electrification projects
  • 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.

  • Medical care – indoor treatment of patients
  • Immunization coverage
  • Nutritional Intervention, including free feeding for infants and children
  • Child development centers
  • Post & antenatal clinics
  • 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.

  • Pre school and nursery for children up to 5 years according to recommended syllabus, with a certificate issued by KVPL
  • Recreation activities including track & field meets and cricket matches
  • Estate workers housing co-operatives
  • Micro-financing facilities

Empowerment of Community
The programme also places special emphasis on training and guidance of youth, empowering them with better life skills.

  • Monitoring of child development from ages 5 to 16, according to ILO standards
  • Projects for skill-building, including vocational training, computer classes
  • 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