Perera & Sons empowers Barampola community with a RO Plant

Perera & Sons empowers Barampola community with a RO Plant

Perera & Sons, (P&S), is a company that is deeply rooted in Sri Lanka’s corporate landscape and the company continues demonstrate its unwavering dedication to sustainability and community well-being through its Corporate Social Responsibility initiative, Manumehewara.

The company’s latest initiative saw the donation of a state-of-the-art Reverse Osmosis (RO) plant to the Barampola community in the Paduwasnuwara Western Divisional Secretariat. The initiative ensures access to clean, safe drinking water to almost 100 families. The RO Plant was ceremoniously opened on the 21st of February 2025. The event was graced by Avishka Perera, Director, Perera & Sons, a multitude of other representatives from Perera & Sons, Navy Officials, and members of the Barampola community.

The donation of this RO plant is a testament to P&S’s commitment to improving lives and creating a lasting positive impact on the communities it serves. By addressing a vital, fundamental need, the initiative aligns with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 6: Clean Water and Sanitation. Furthermore, P&S broader CSR efforts extend further, contributing to SDG 10: Reduced Inequality and SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production.

“At P&S, corporate responsibility is at the heart of everything we do. The donation of this RO plant under our Manumehewara initiative reflects our ongoing commitment to fostering a healthier, more sustainable future for our communities. By ensuring access to clean water, we are taking a significant step in safeguarding the well-being of the residents in Barampola,” said Avishka Perera, Director of P&S and a fifth-generation member of the company’s leadership.

P&S has been actively supporting RO plant projects since 2021, demonstrating a consistent track record of making tangible and highly beneficial contributions to society. This latest initiative is another milestone in the company’s mission to uplift communities and create meaningful impact, beyond its business operations.

A proudly Sri Lankan company, P&S remains dedicated to giving back to the nation and its people. By integrating sustainability into its ethos and CSR initiatives, the company continues to lead by example, solidifying its reputation as a responsible and caring brand that prioritises the wellbeing of society as well as its corporate ambitions.

Through Manumehewara and other impactful CSR Projects, P&S continues to address an immediate community need and is laying the foundation for a more equitable and sustainable future for all Sri Lankans.

Image Captions

Image 01- Commemorative stone plaque on the P&S donation Reverse Osmosis (RO) plant to the Barampola community, Paduwasnuwara Western Divisional Secretariat

Image 02- the state-of-the-art Reverse Osmosis (RO) plant donated by P&S

Image 03- Commemorative stone plaque was unveiled by Avishka Perera, Director, Perera & Sons

Image 04- Avishka Perera, Director, Perera & Sons displayed the RO plant to the reperesentatives from Sri Lanka Navy

Image 05- Avishka Perera, Director, Perera & Sons and other representatives from P & S and the Navy Officials