Ford Donates US$10,000 to World Vision Lanka

Ford Motor Company and local distribution partner, Future Automobiles (Pvt) Limited, announced a US$ 10,000 grant to World Vision Lanka under the Ford Conservation and Environmental Grants initiative. This is the third project that Ford Motor Company and World Vision Lanka are collaborating on this year.

World Vision Lanka is a non-profit organization that dedicates to work with children, families and communities in Sri Lanka to overcome poverty and injustice, currently serving 16 Districts in the country.

The US$ 10,000 grant from Ford Motor Company Fund – the philanthropic arm of Ford Motor Company – will be used to provide sustainable safe water sources for local residents in Uchchamunai islands.

The facilities will help reduce the daily challenges that more than 40 families face in obtaining daily water supply as the available well water is not potable due to its high salinity.

“Serving the communities where we live and work has always been important for Ford and we are proud of our ongoing efforts and contributions that help provide real and long-term benefits to the people of Sri Lanka,” said Chamath Tennekoon, Chief Executive Officer, Future Automobiles (Pvt) Limited.

“Our mission is to reach the most vulnerable communities and, this partnership with Ford Motor Company has given us the opportunity to do so.” added Kushmin Perera, Corporate Engagement lead for World Vision Lanka. “We are extremely grateful to Ford for their support and we will continue to build on this partnership.”