In March last year, an accomplished and empathetic photographer, Yuriko Nakao visited Sri Lanka and the Merrill J. Fernando Foundation’s Western Centre on the outskirts of Colombo. Making pictures at…
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Business as a Matter of Human ServiceBusinessworthyEthics
The Spirit of Christmas
by Dilhanby DilhanOn most days there is an aura of peace at the MJF Centre. Some kids drum, others sing, dance or perform acrobatics. Some kids look a little different – they…
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Last night the MJF Centre in Moratuwa, on the outskirts of Colombo, was aglow. It was after dusk but it was not the setting sun that caused the brilliant light…
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Business as a Matter of Human ServiceEthicsTeaTea Industry
The Harsher Truth behind the Harsh World
by Dilhanby DilhanThe global edition of today’s International Herald Tribune (July 22,2009) offers an image of Sri Lankan tea pickers in their scenic tea garden environment. The caption ‘Tea workers’ harsh world’…
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Business as a Matter of Human ServiceEthicsUnbelievable Tea Experiences
The bottom line
by Dilhanby DilhanAt a time when every politician and bureaucrat is more aware than ever of the plight of marginalized people in less developed countries and the need for fair trading relationships…
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Fulfillment – defined variously as ‘measuring up to,’ ‘completing’, ‘bringing into effect’ and so on – must rank as one of life’s great emotions whether applied to one’s job, one’s…