Minor Hotels partners Ayati Trust, expands ‘Dollars for Deeds’ program into Sri Lanka

Collaboration supports children with disabilities Ayati Trust receives cheque for Rs. 5 m Signs MoU, setting formal framework for partnership

- BY SAFNA MALIK

MINOR Hotels, one of the world’s largest hotel chains with a portfolio exceeding 560 properties globally, has formally expanded its signature Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative, ‘Dollars for Deeds,’ into Sri Lanka through a landmark partnership with the Ayati Trust, a national centre dedicated to supporting children with disabilities.

The formal partnership event, held at NH Collection Colombo, was attended by key representatives from both the Minor Hotels Group and the Ayati Trust.

As part of this collaboration, the Minor Hotels Group donated Rs. 5 million to the Ayati Trust and further strengthened this commitment by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU).

Minor International Group CEO Dillip Rajakarier said: “At Minor Hotels, we believe that hospitality must extend beyond the guest experience to generate a lasting, positive influence on the communities they serve.”

He emphasised that the Ayati Trust perfectly aligns with their long-term vision set through the ‘Dollars for Deeds’ initiative.

Rajakarier affirmed that this collaboration was not merely a milestone, but the beginning of a sustained journey that would continue to shine light, spread hope, and build opportunity for children and families across Sri Lanka.

Minor Hotels Group Cluster General Manager - Anantara and Avani Kalutara Resort Christoph Dueker expressed the Group’s commitment to Ayati’s core mission, ensuring children with disabilities in Sri Lanka are granted equal access to education, healthcare, social participation, and future employment.