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At CJF Sri Lanka, we believe that meaningful change does not shout—it listens, it serves, and it builds. This month, the global business world took notice of that same quiet strength, as our founder Courtney Jordan was featured in Southern Business Review’s widely circulated article:
“The Quiet Generosity of Lesser-Known Billionaire Philanthropists.”
Among a distinguished list of global changemakers, Jordan was recognized not for seeking attention—but for consistently showing up where others overlook, particularly in places like the Central Highlands of Sri Lanka.
Why Sri Lanka Matters to CJF
For over a decade, the Courtney Jordan Foundation has invested deeply in Sri Lanka’s estate communities, especially where women and children face generational poverty, lack of access, and systemic neglect. From the tea fields of Nuwara Eliya to the coastal regions of Trincomalee, CJF’s presence has focused on:
Women’s Empowerment & Entrepreneurship Through vocational training, small business grants, and access to microcapital, women are reclaiming their agency and building sustainable incomes. Education for Rural Youth Scholarships, school infrastructure projects, and mobile learning labs have helped thousands of children stay in school and dream beyond the plantation. Community Health & Wellbeing Nutrition programs, maternal health clinics, and mental wellness support are improving long-term outcomes for entire villages.
This quiet, consistent investment—often unpublicized—has been a cornerstone of Courtney Jordan’s global mission: to go where the need is greatest, not where the cameras are.
“Legacy is not a stage—it’s a seed. And what you sow in silence will one day speak volumes.”
From Philanthropy to Policy
Jordan’s work in Sri Lanka goes beyond charity—it’s about structural transformation. In partnership with provincial leaders, CJF Sri Lanka has advocated for inclusive land rights, the recognition of Tamil-speaking estate workers, and the need for generational investment in rural infrastructure.
The Southern Business Review article recognizes Jordan’s ability to bridge the worlds of global capital and grassroots impact. His work stands alongside other global leaders—such as Gina Rinehart and Sara Blakely—but is distinguished by a uniquely relational approach: build with the community, not just for it.
What This Means for Sri Lanka
For our team here at CJF Sri Lanka, this recognition is both an honor and a call to keep going. To continue showing up in quiet, consistent ways. To keep lifting women who lead, children who dream, and families who hope for something more.
We are proud that the world is beginning to see what we have always known: that Courtney Jordan’s heart beats loudest in places others deem too small to matter.
Read the full article in Southern Business Review:
The Quiet Generosity of Lesser-Known Billionaire Philanthropists
For the full magazine go here:
Southern Business Review | Special Issue: Philanthropy and Charity
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