Corporate Social Responsibility team of Mercantile Investments and Finance PLC has bequeathed their sincere support to the wildlife rehabilitation centre at Aththidiya, Dehiwala Sri Lanka by assisting to develop the proposed Nursery unit which was constructed to restore the health of injured animals. It was a crucial necessity to treat and relief the suffering of these wild creatures which were at a precarious situation and subsequently reintroduce them to the wild. By recognizing this necessity, the CSR unit of Mercantile Investments has taken immediate steps on constructing a nursery unit and handed over to the centre on 2nd of March 2018.

The event was graced by the Chief guests Honorable Anuradha Jayarathne, Deputy Minister of Mahaweli Development and Environment and the Managing Director of Mercantile Investments, Mr. Gerard Ondaattjie. Their presence was considered as of significant importance and a great strength to direct this project towards success. The Veterinary Surgeon of the Wild Life Department Western region, Dr. Suhada Jayawardhana and the Director of Centre for Eco Cultural Studies, Mr. Sujeewa Jaasinghe were there from the beginning to render their assistance for this project. Based on the supervision and guidance of Dr. Suhada, Mr. Jaasinghe has proposed and designed the proposal for the nursery and directed Mercantile Investments to complete this project successfully. It is a pleasure to witness such enthusiasm and work with them in order to accomplish the goals of this project.

Sri Lankan Bollywood icon Jacqueline Fernandz added tremendous stardom to this occasion by visiting the centre and showing her immense love and empathy towards animals. Her presence was of significant importance to the success of this project.