John Keells Foundation celebrates 20 years

John Keells Foundation (JKF), the corporate social responsibility (CSR) entity of the John Keells group, marked its 20th anniversary with a special event recently for its key stakeholders representing the government, nongovernment, private and academia sectors, UN and INGO/ NGO agencies and community-based organisations.

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Since its establishment on March 28, 2005, JKF has been a driving force in fostering sustainable growth and empowering communities across Sri Lanka.

"As one of the first corporate CSR entities in Sri Lanka, JKF has led the way in championing impactful, sustainable initiatives under our vision of 'Empowering the Nation for Tomorrow, aligned with national priorities, the Sustainable Development Goals and Principles of the United Nations Global Compact," said John Keells Group Chairperson Krishan Balendra.

JKF drives its vision through four strategic focus areas — education, community and livelihoods, social health and cohesion and biodiversity — that guide the transformative social empowerment initiatives within the group's overall ESG framework.