🎓 John Keells Hosts English Day Finals 2026 to Boost Youth Skills
• CSR Impact & Vision: John Keells Foundation (JKF), the CSR arm of John Keells Holdings PLC, hosted the English Day Finals 2026 under its flagship English Language Scholarship Programme (JKELSP). The initiative aims to enhance English, IT, and soft skills among disadvantaged youth to support higher education and employment. • Event Highlights: Tier 1 scholars showcased language proficiency and confidence through drama and presentation finals at Bishop’s College Auditorium, Colombo. • Program Reach: Over 21 years, JKELSP has benefited over 23,700 school children and youth across Sri Lanka. The 2026 Tier 1 competition engaged 678 out of 742 scholars representing 13 districts in 7 provinces. • Corporate Context: JKH is Sri Lanka’s largest listed conglomerate on the CSE, operating 80+ companies across 7 industry sectors and employing over 18,000 people.