The Good Neighbour

We bring hospitality business owners together to serve the needs of their communities, collectively addressing the complex and pressing challenges in their regions. At the core of our mission is the belief that we all share a responsibility to take tangible actions that give back to the communities we are surrounded by.

Currently, The Good Neighbour runs Sri Lanka wide, with plans of expanding internationally in the future.

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Many of the individuals that make up our communities have faced significant challenges due to an influx of tourism and the increased cost of living. As communities navigate the multifaceted obstacles posed by gentrification and its impact on local livelihoods, proactive change becomes more and more important.

The Good Neighbour is a commitment by those fortunate enough to run businesses in a locale to allocate a small portion of their profits back into the community, focusing on areas where the need is most pressing.

We strongly believe in giving back to our communities, recognising the value and unique position hospitality businesses hold in their neighbourhoods. We co-create initiatives with trusted local organisations that help tackle pressing social and environmental challenges unique to its place, leaving a lasting impact on those who have called the towns their home for generations.

The program is designed to be of use not just in the present; it's a long-term commitment to the prosperity of the community. Our interventions collectively aim to address various aspects of community development, economic empowerment, and social welfare to foster sustainable growth and well-being among the local population.

By providing financial assistance and opportunities to those who need it most, we commit ourselves to a kinder, more responsible future of the hospitality industry.

    • Scholarship and sponsorship programs

    • Youth development programs (yoga teacher training, barista courses, ..)

    • Locally-led educational endeavors

    • Income generation beyond the hospitality industry

    • Product-based income generation

    • Skills training and employment opportunities

    • Mentorship programs

    • Resources for launching businesses

    • Promoting local entrepreneurship

    • Relief funds and initiatives

    • Meal programs for vulnerable populations

    • Efforts to preserve local cultureInit

    • Iniatives supporting cultural heritage

    • Infrastructure projects benefiting the community

    • Sustainable development initiatives

    • Housing assistance programs

    • Rent subsidies

    • Homeownership support

    • Exploration of community land trust models