Perera & Sons Bakers (Pvt) Limited (P&S), in collaboration with the Navy, P&S has donated a state-of-the-art Reverse Osmosis (RO) plant to the Trincomalee District General Hospital, under its Manu Mehewara initiative.
This contribution aims to provide clean and safe drinking water to the hospital’s patients and staff, positively impacting their wellbeing.
The Trincomalee District General Hospital, serves as a vital healthcare facility in the region. With approximately 2,000 patients visiting the hospital daily, access to clean water is of paramount importance.
The new RO plant has been installed at the Outpatient Department (OPD), ensuring that everyone within the hospital benefits from this essential resource. The installation of the RO plant exemplifies P&S’s unwavering commitment to sustainability and improving lives, aligning with the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goal 6 (Clean Water and Sanitation).
This goal emphasises the importance of clean water and adequate sanitation for human health and environmental sustainability.
By prioritising equitable solutions and environmental consciousness, P&S aims to pave the way for a future where individuals from all walks of life can thrive while preserving and restoring our planet for generations to come.
Managing Director at P&S, Gihan Perera, said, “I am sincerely grateful to our dedicated employees for their unwavering commitment, which has permitted us to undertake numerous impactful CSR projects through our Manu Mehewara initiative.
“Our journey in giving back to society has been remarkable, thanks to the support of our staff, and the invaluable assistance of the Sri Lanka Navy. Together, we have executed successful CSR projects in education, healthcare, environmental sustainability and social welfare, positively impacting the communities we serve. We intend to build on this strong foundation in the future,” he said.
Under the Manu Mehewara initiative, P&S has successfully executed numerous projects in areas such as education, healthcare, environmental sustainability and social welfare.
This project marks the second RO plant that P&S has installed at the Trincomalee District General Hospital, transforming the facility’s access to clean water.