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At Hands Group, community impact is woven into the way we lead, grow, and engage with society. Through structured foundations, long-standing partnerships, and leadership-driven initiatives, our ESG efforts are focused on creating meaningful, lasting change across communities in Sri Lanka.
By combining the structured compassion of the PJFM Charity Foundation with the service-driven leadership demonstrated by both Kushal Perera and Graetian Gunawardhana, Hands Group remains committed to ensuring that business growth directly uplifts communities
Love. Give. Repeat.
At the heart of Hands Foundation’s work stands the PJFM Charity Foundation, established under the vision of Pastor Wendy Fernando. What began as a simple desire to care for those in need by feeding, clothing, and supporting vulnerable individuals has grown into a trusted, nationwide platform for compassion, empowerment, and long-term community impact.
For more than two decades, this work existed as a quiet but consistent charitable effort, touching lives through direct action and human connection. In September 2022, these efforts were formally established as the PJFM Charity Foundation, strengthening its ability to scale impact, collaborate with authorities and professionals, and deliver sustainable support across Sri Lanka.
Today, the Foundation works closely with volunteers, social workers, professionals, and local institutions to identify families, communities, and public services in need of assistance. Many of its initiatives are designed to continue indefinitely, ensuring support that goes beyond short-term relief and creates enduring change.
At its core, PJFM Charity Foundation is a compassionate force dedicated to uplifting lives, restoring dignity, and building a more resilient society.
“Our purpose is simple: to uplift lives with dignity, consistency, and love.”
The PJFM Charity Foundation concentrates its efforts across four key pillars:
Regular distribution of meals and dry rations to combat hunger and support struggling families.
Access to healthcare, essential medicine, and welfare assistance for vulnerable communities.
Mentorship, counselling, and rehabilitation programmes designed to restore dignity and hope among incarcerated individuals.
Rapid response during economic hardship, emergencies, and national crises—ensuring help reaches those who need it most.
A smartboard was donated to Akkarapanaha Vidyalaya, Kurunegala, benefiting over 225 students by improving access to modern, interactive learning tools and enhancing classroom engagement.
In response to severe flooding, the Foundation carried out a timely relief initiative that included the donation of essential supplies to the Christopher Maithri Therapy Centre in Mattakkuliya – a centre dedicated to supporting children with special needs and differing abilities.
In response to severe flooding, the Foundation carried out a timely relief initiative that included the donation of essential supplies to the Christopher Maithri Therapy Centre in Mattakkuliya – a centre dedicated to supporting children with special needs and differing abilities.
During Sri Lanka’s recent economic challenges, the PJFM Charity Foundation mobilised food supplies, medicine, and essential items to support families facing uncertainty and hardship, ensuring help reached those most at risk when it was needed most.
Under the leadership of Mr Kushal Perera, CEO & Chairman, Hands Group has continued to strengthen and expand its community initiatives by placing structured CSR, long-term partnerships, and hands-on involvement at the centre of its ESG strategy. His approach reflects a clear belief that responsible leadership must extend beyond commercial success to actively contribute to social upliftment and long-term community wellbeing.
Mr. Perera has played a key role in advancing partnerships with charitable organisations and service-driven platforms such as the Lions Club, supporting initiatives that focus on children, education, welfare, and community resilience. Through consistent engagement and practical support, his leadership ensures that CSR efforts are not one-off gestures, but sustained programmes designed to create meaningful and measurable impact—reinforcing Hands Group’s commitment to serving communities with dignity, continuity, and care.
Love. Give. Repeat.
At the heart of Hands Foundation’s work are several meaningful charitable initiatives, including the Prophet Jerome Fernando Charity Foundation (PJFM), established under the vision of Pastor Wendy Fernando. What began as a simple mission to feed, clothe, and support those in need has grown into a trusted nationwide platform for compassion and long-term community impact.
At Hands International Group, our values of service, dignity, and sustainable upliftment strongly align with this foundation. We proudly partner with them because we see our own principles reflected in their work, enabling us to create lasting change together across Sri Lanka.
For over two decades, we have served quietly and consistently, touching lives through direct care and genuine human connection. In September 2022, we formally structured these efforts to expand our reach and strengthen collaboration with authorities and professionals.
Today, we work alongside volunteers, social workers, and local institutions to support families and communities in need. Our initiatives are designed for long-term impact—going beyond relief to create enduring, generational change.
At our core, we remain committed to uplifting lives, restoring dignity, and building a more resilient society through purposeful action.
Our foundation work is deeply inspired by the extraordinary life and service of the late Mr Graetian Gunawardhana, former Chairman of Hands International and a globally recognised leader within Lions Clubs International. His leadership earned him the rare distinction of being named “Best Lions Governor in the World”, alongside the highest honour from Lions Clubs International – Ambassador of Goodwill.
As a World Governor, he championed causes that included:
Our foundation work is deeply inspired by the extraordinary life and service of the late Mr Graetian Gunawardhana, former Chairman of Hands International and a globally recognised leader within Lions Clubs International. His leadership earned him the rare distinction of being named “Best Lions Governor in the World”, alongside the highest honour from Lions Clubs International – Ambassador of Goodwill.
As a World Governor, he championed causes that included:
Love. Give. Repeat.
All community initiatives are carried out through active collaboration with the Prophet Jerome Fernando Charity Foundation (PJFM), supporting and partnering on projects such as prison rehabilitation and social upliftment programmes.
Our promise is simple:
To serve with love.
To give with intention.
To repeat it, always.
