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ABOUT THE TEA LEAF TRUST

Tea Leaf Trust was founded by Yasmene Shah and Tim Pare, who travelled to the Sri Lankan tea estates in 2007 while on their honeymoon. Their romanticised picture of the tea estates was turned upside down when they witnessed the tragic conditions that women work in, the poverty of their community and the hardship of their history.

The Tea Leaf Trust had to develop methods of empowerment and a desire for growth amongst these young people to become positive and engaged ‘change agents’ within their communities. 14 years later, Tea Leaf Trust has helped 39,182 youth through education with over 80% of young people progressing into employment, further education, and training. Along the way, these young people have, in turn, supported 349,397 members of their communities.

Tea Leaf Trust

Introductory Hospitality Course

In collaboration with the Tea Leaf Trust, Teardrop launched a free three-month introductory course in hospitality, designed to educate the students on the prospects of a career in hospitality. The course covers the functions of all departments of a hotel and is conducted by Teardrop’s senior management. In February 2024, we handed out completion certificates to 30 students, and offered three women paid internship positions at Camellia Hills, Nine Skies and Goatfell.

Selfcare Workshops with Shobana Cook

Teardrop sponsored two workshops for 47 teachers of the Tea Leaf Trust, in partnership with Shobana Cook. The workshops were themed around Self-care for Leaders, and was rooted in Eastern philosophy, Ayurvedic principles, and yoga-based practices in self-care and stress management. Over the course of the two workshops, each participant gained practical tools and techniques to prioritise self-care and cultivate resilience, ensuring they can continue their vital work with underserved youth in the tea country, with renewed energy, balance, and well-being.

Collaboration with Women in Tech

In partnership with Women in Tech, we donated 5 memberships for www.4books.com to the Tea Leaf Trust, providing each centre with access to the digital library. This collaboration also grants access to over 25 soft skills training modules, covering areas like Personal Growth, Money Management, Psychology, Problem Solving, Productivity, Stress Management, World Awareness, Project Management, Self-Care, and Public Speaking.