Partners & Sponsors

The Foundation of Goodness is a not-for-profit NGO registered in both Sri Lanka and USA. It was set up by Kushil Gunasekera in 1999, to provide essential services to his ancestral village of Seenigama. Since then, he has been joined by a dedicated Board of Trustees and a committed team based in Seenigama and Colombo, all working together with villagers and donors to uplift the lives of rural communities in Sri Lanka.
Website: http://unconditionalcompassion.org/

Arpico Ataraxia is a partnership between Ataraxia Capital Partners and Richard Pieris & Company PLC. This joint venture brings together a Sydney based diversified financial services house with a global presence with one of the largest and most successful diversified business conglomerates in Sri Lanka.
Website: www.ataraxiacapitalpartners.com

AUSLMAT raises money in Australia to buy medical supplies in Sri Lanka for medical clinics and hospitals. The team is made up of doctors and other health practitioners, their families and friends. AUSLMAT visits Sri Lanka generally each year (sometimes more often) and every visit includes delivery of donated medical equipment and other supplies, hospital lectures, ward rounds, and assisting clinics in remote areas and orphanages.
Website: https://auslmat.org

Neil Fernando and Co.(Pvt.) Ltd which is part of the Penthouse Group of Companies is the Leading Fiber Glass Boat Builder in South Asia with over 48 Years of experience in building of Fishing Boats, Commercial & Work Boats, Passenger Ferries, Patrol & Surveillance Crafts, Luxury Motor Yachts & Cruisers and luxury Motor Sailors. Vessel lengths from 6 Mtrs. up to 35 Mtrs. All boats are manufactured in accordance to an International Standard where quality is never compromised on. The strength of the company is that it has the expertise and a wealth of experience that caters to the modern age of boat manufacturing.
Website: http://neilmarine.com/

Teardrop Hotels is an exclusive collection of boutique hotels in distinct regions across Sri Lanka. From a 17th Century townhouse in the legendary Galle Fort to traditional tea planter’s bungalows high up in the hills, the collection of beautifully renovated, historic properties are sewn together by three founding principles; Genuine Sri Lankan hospitality; Fabulous Sri Lankan and International cuisine using locally sourced fresh ingredients; and experiences that put our guests face to face with the warm and colorful sights and sounds of the teardrop island. We constantly invest in our properties, our people and are continually looking for new and wonderful opportunities to bring to life so that our guests get the very best out of their Sri Lankan experience. We are delighted to be supporting the fantastic work carried out by VACD and hope to increase our involvement as we grow.
Website: https://www.teardrop-hotels.com/

The MJF Charitable Foundation is the philanthropic arm of Dilmah Ceylon Tea Services and Resplendent Ceylon. They work with underserved communities investing long term in the lives of women, men, girls and boys to ensure that they have control of their futures and also pay it forward to their own communities.
Website: https://www.mjffoundation.org

Cerebral Palsy Lanka Foundation (CPLF) is the first and the only organization for children with Cerebral Palsy in Sri Lanka. It was started with an objective to provide educational and therapeutic services for children with Cerebral Palsy and associated movement disorders.
Website: http://www.cplanka.org

Expo Freight Limited (EFL) is a member of Expolanka PLC – a leading multinational in Sri Lanka with interests in Logistics, Leisure and Investments. With a global ranking as one of the top 35 Freight Forwarding companies, the company has thrived on overcoming the challenges of operating in limited logistic infrastructure markets, taking its operations to 18 countries, 60+ offices and over 2300 staff around the world. In November 2018 EFL set forth a commitment to align their sustainability efforts to support the UN Sustainable Development Goals across their global network. With the help of the Global Goals, the organization aims to be among the first generation to eradicate poverty and the last to tackle climate change by working collaboratively in order to create a positive impact, beyond borders.
Website: https://www.expofreight.com