Maliban Gold Marie and Dept. of Labour unite to champion International Day Against Child Labour

In partnership with the Sri Lanka Department of Labour, Maliban Gold Marie recently commemorated the International Day Against Child Labour 2023 at Neluwa, GA/Mandalapura Junior College. Guests, including Labour and Foreign Employment Minister Manusha Nanayakkara, Labour Commissioner General Advocate B. K. Prabhat Chandrakirthi, Secretary of the Ministry of Labour and Foreign Employment R.P.A. Wimalaweera, and Labour Commissioner N. M. Y. Mrs. Thushari, were present at the event. Chief Executive Officer of the Maliban Group, Ravi Jayawardena, along with parents and children, gathered to reaffirm their unwavering commitment to creating a world where children can thrive in happiness and freedom.

Maliban Gold Marie, driven by its dedication to fostering a brighter future for children in Sri Lanka, acknowledges the urgent challenges of early school dropout and children’s involvement in various occupations. Through its Gold Marie brand, Maliban Biscuit Manufactories (Private) Limited launched a mission to eliminate child labour in Sri Lanka by 2025. In support of this mission, the ‘Nidahase Ran Daruwo’ fund was established on World Children’s Day in 2021, demonstrating their unwavering dedication to the cause.

The ‘Nidahase Ran Daruwo’ fund has implemented measures to strengthen the economic capabilities of families at risk of having their children leave education prematurely and enter the workforce. Across all districts of the island, this program has provided a fresh start for nearly 50 families.