Our Fair Grounds Foundation Efforts in Sri Lanka

Post‑Cyclone Ditwah Recovery

In late November 2025, Sri Lanka was severely affected by Cyclone Ditwah. The storm caused extensive flooding, landslides and major damage to local infrastructure. Roads, bridges and power lines were destroyed or rendered unusable, leaving many areas temporarily cut off from aid. For thousands of families, this meant not only damage to their homes, but also the loss of income and essential services such as access to clean drinking water. Through the Fair Grounds Foundation, we continue to support our partners during these challenging circumstances.

Cycloon Ditwah - Post‑Cyclone Ditwah Recovery

Short-term support

Immediate assistance was organised as quickly as possible to ensure that affected families could rely on practical help and initial recovery measures right away. Together with our local partners, we assessed the most urgent needs in the impacted regions. Our short‑term support included:

  • Providing building materials to repair damaged homes
  • Supporting 13 families on the Abbotsleigh Tea Estate, where roofs were heavily damaged
  • Offering emergency assistance to employees of our production partners who were directly affected
  • Improving access to water and temporary facilities in hard‑to‑reach areas

A local contractor carried out the roof repairs immediately, ensuring that these families could return to a safe living environment as quickly as possible.

Sri Lanka - Cycloon Ditwah Fair Grounds Foundation

Long‑term Support

We contribute to sustainable recovery to provide long‑lasting support to affected communities. Although water levels have now receded and temporary repairs have begun, structural restoration remains essential. Of the €32,500 donated through the Fair Grounds Foundation, the following has already been allocated:

€11,280 for long‑term needs, including:

  • restoration of boarding facilities
  • support for rental housing
  • repairs to private homes

€21,220 remains available for upcoming community projects focused on sustainable development and resilience. Further details on these initiatives will be shared soon.

Vooruitgang en veerkracht De situatie in de regio begint te stabiliseren. De lokale productie draait inmiddels weer grotendeels op normaal niveau en de bereikbaarheid van getroffen gebieden neemt toe. De veerkracht en slagvaardigheid van de Sri Lankaanse bevolking zijn indrukwekkend en inspirerend. Zoals onze lokale partner het verwoordde: “As a nation, we have risen together before, and we will do so again.” Dankzij jullie voortdurende betrokkenheid kunnen wij bijdragen aan deze wederopbouw. Bedankt voor jullie steun namelijk met iedere aankoop van Tea of Life steun je de Fair Grounds Foundation en daarmee de getroffen gemeenschappen in Sri Lanka. Jouw bijdrage maakt een verschil in het leven van de families die hun toekomst opnieuw moeten opbouwen. Cycloon Ditwah

Progress and Resilience

The situation in the region is gradually stabilising. Local production has largely returned to normal levels, and access to affected areas is steadily improving. The resilience and determination of the Sri Lankan people remain both impressive and inspiring.

As our local partner stated: “As a nation, we have risen together before, and we will do so again.”

Thanks to your continued involvement, we are able to contribute to these recovery efforts.

Thank you for your support. With every purchase of our Tea of Life, tea, you are supporting the Fair Grounds Foundation and, in turn, the affected communities in Sri Lanka. Your contribution truly makes a difference for families rebuilding their lives.

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