Who We are

Empowering Plantation Communities

The Plantation Human Development Trust (PHDT) was established on September 18, 1992, and renamed on October 10, 2002. It includes the Government of Sri Lanka (GOSL), Regional Plantation Companies (RPCs), and Plantation Trade Unions (TUs). PHDT aims to improve the lives of the plantation community.

 

Governed by a Board of Directors from GOSL, RPCs, and TUs, PHDT is led by a Director General. Its main office is in Battaramulla, with seven regional offices supporting various welfare initiatives. PHDT collaborates with government ministries, trade unions, RPCs, INGOs, NGOs, and private sectors. Key activities include Housing & Infrastructure, Water & Sanitation, Health & Nutrition, Child Care, Estate Worker Housing Cooperative Societies, Training, and Sports.

 

PHDT holds ISO 9001:2008 certification and has won several awards, including a Gold Award at the National Business Excellence Awards (2011) and recognition from SAFA and ICASL.

Our Vision/Mission

Bringing Tomorrow Closer

Our Vision

“To be the leading human development Organisation trusted for excellence, providing sustainable development programs to continuously improve the quality of life in the plantations”

Our Mission

  • Integrated services beneficial to the plantation sector and its environs
  • Social economic and spiritual well-being
  • Knowledge and self-confidence
  • Occupational health and safety dimensions
  • Talents and capabilities of the beneficiaries by benchmarking against the best practices
  • Productivity of the sector

Our Values

  • Adopt an open-door policy
  • Ensure equity and fairness to our stakeholders
  • Make people feel valued and demonstrate integrity
  • Promote our teamwork through dedication and active listening
  • Work and achieve our objectives as one family
  • Ensure the stakeholder satisfaction through our dedicated activities

Quality Policy

  • We as an organization facilitating services to the Plantation sector are committed to.
  • Ensure that our organization be customer oriented in providing a quality service and enhance the quality of life in the plantations while adhering to the applicable guidelines and regulations.
  • Motivate our staff by developing their skills and competencies whilst promoting teamwork
  • Use ISO 9001:2008 standard as our guideline to continuously improve all our activities and functions

Our Awards

Bringing Tomorrow Closer

At the Plantation Human Development Trust (PHDT), we are deeply committed to enhancing the lives of plantation workers and their families through sustainable development initiatives. Over the years, our dedication and impact have been recognized through numerous awards and accolades, which reflect our ongoing efforts to uplift plantation communities and contribute to national development. We invite you to explore our projects and initiatives further and see how these award-winning programs are making a difference in the lives of thousands of people across the plantation sector.
Compliance Certificate at TAGS Awards Ceremony by Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka
The Plantation Human Development Trust (PHDT) has been honored with a prestigious Compliance Certificate at the TAGS awards ceremony, a distinguished event organized by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka. This recognition underscores PHDT’s unwavering commitment to adherence to the highest standards of compliance and ethical practices within the field of human development.
Social dialogue and Workplace Cooperation CompetitionBronze & Gold Awards for Medium and Small scale service sector
The PHDT Main and Ratnapura Regional Office were recognized with the Bronze & Gold Awards for Medium and Small scale service sector organization respectively in the “Social dialogue and Workplace Cooperation Competition ” conducted by the Ministry of Labour and Labour Relations.  Four individual awards were also won by the staff of PHDT in competition for poems, essays, and short video clips.
National Business Excellence Award (NBEA) - Merit at the National Business Excellence Award
Merit Award at the National Business Excellence Award (NBEA) organized by the National Chamber of Commerce of Sri Lanka for the significant contribution to the Social Economic Development of the country.
National Business Excellence Award (NBEA) Gold Award at the National Business Excellence Award
The PHDT Main and Ratnapura Regional Office were recognized with the Bronze & Gold Awards for Medium and Small scale service sector organization respectively in the “Social dialogue and Workplace Cooperation Competition ” conducted by the Ministry of Labour and Labour Relations.  Four individual awards were also won by the staff of PHDT in competition for poems, essays, and short video clips.
Social dialogue and Workplace Cooperation Competition Bronze & Gold Awards for Medium and Small scale service sector
The PHDT Main and Ratnapura Regional Office were recognized with the Bronze & Gold Awards for Medium and Small scale service sector organization respectively in the “Social dialogue and Workplace Cooperation Competition ” conducted by the Ministry of Labour and Labour Relations. Four individual awards were also won by the staff of PHDT in competition for poems, essays, and short video clips.
South Asian Federation of Accountants (SAFA) Certificate of Merit
Certificate of Merit presented by the South Asian Federation of Accountants (SAFA) for transparency, accountability, and governance in the published Annual Report.
Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka (ICASL) Gold, Silver, and Bronze Awards
Gold (2014), Silver and Bronze Awards presented by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka (ICASL) for disclosing proper, quality and transparent information in Annual Report.