Donors and Partners
Our Primary Donor
Berendina Stichting (BS): Berendina Stichting Foundation (BS) is a Dutch charity founded by Mrs. Borst in 1987 to continue her poverty alleviation work in Sri Lanka. It is the main donor of Berendina Stichting (BDS), providing more than 80% of its funding. BS generates income through investments in the Netherlands and is governed by a board of senior professionals. The foundation’s primary mission is to support poverty alleviation projects in Sri Lanka through funding and collaboration with BDS.
Our Partners
TESCO International Sourcing Limited: Transforming lives through education: We’ve teamed up with TESCO to provide scholarships and vocational training, enabling young individuals to navigate economic challenges and secure rewarding careers.
Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corporation (HSBC) : Shaping the future through green capacity-building: Join us in our partnership with HSBC as we provide capacity-building training to youth clubs, nurturing their potential to drive sustainable practices in the green technology sector.
Christian Blind Mission (CBM): Building bridges for inclusive economic growth: Together with CBM, we are dedicated to establishing civil society partnerships that drive economic inclusivity and empower marginalized communities.
United Nations Development Programme (UNDP): Driving sustainable change: Join our efforts with UNDP as we provide support for social cohesion in resettled communities, alongside livelihood assistance that promotes long-term resilience.
Apparel Holdings PLC: Supporting students’ academic journeys: Join our efforts with Hela Clothing as we provide scholarships that empower students to pursue higher education and unlock a world of possibilities.
Asian Community Trust (ACT): Berendina Development Services (BDS), in collaboration with the Asian Community Trust, has launched a three-year project called “Strong Civil Society Actors in Plantation Community Development.” This project aims to strengthen Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) and actively engage civil society actors in advocacy work at multiple levels.
The Asia Foundation (TAF): Berendina Development Services is partnering with The Asia Foundation on a project focused on “Promoting Gender Equality and Inclusion through Awareness Creation on Sexual Gender-Based Violence (SGBV).” This initiative aims to empower women, reduce incidents of SGBV, and raise awareness among various stakeholders.
