CTC employees rally to enrich civic life in Kotahena

The employees of CTC working hard to renovate Kalimuththu Community Centre

The employees of Ceylon Tobacco Company (CTC) once again demonstrated their commitment to Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) as they organised an initiative, which saw the renovation and restoration of the Kalimuththu Community Centre on Bonjean Road, Colombo 15. This Shramadhana Program echoed one of the company’s key focus areas of enriching civic life.

The Kalimuththu Community Centre is owned by the Colombo Municipal Council and has been used by low income communities in and around Kotahena for activities such as wedding receptions and other functions. However, due to its dilapidated condition, the centre had been out of operation for some time. Thinking outside the contemporary business objectives, the employees of CTC dedicated a Saturday to renovate the premises as their CSR endeavour for 2015.

The project involved the refurbishment of the entire building which included reconstructing the roof and restoring all essential electrical wiring, plumbing and drainage systems. Additionally, new window frames and a small stage were also installed which could be used for weddings, staging dramas and other events. Further, basic facilities including a store room, kitchen area, an office room and washrooms were reconditioned to incorporate state-of-the-art facilities. 

Speaking on this CSR initiative, CEO and Managing Director Felico Ferraz said, “Our employees have always demonstrated their commitment to community service and as always become personally engaged in making a difference in society. The renovation of the Kalimuththu Community Centre is no doubt a fulfilling initiative in this regard, especially since the initiative is within the locality of where we are headquartered. We are confident that this endeavor will uplift the lives of the Kotahena community.”

75 CTC employees dedicated their time and effort towards the refurbishment of the community center.

Over the years, CTC has successfully fostered passion, enthusiasm and team work among its employees which is demonstrated every time they volunteer to uplift the lives of communities island-wide. CTC will continue to embody CSR in all of its strategic and sustainable CSR in the future.