Rajaratnam has invested significantly in job creation across key sectors to support Sri Lanka's economic development. His initiatives include providing growth capital to agriculture, marine aquatics and farming, rice paddy farming, IT, and education sectors. This targeted support enables sustainable job creation and economic empowerment for low income individuals and underserved communities.
Infrastructure projects are a vital part of Rajaratnam's philanthropic efforts, particularly in underserved regions of Sri Lanka. Efforts include:
Community focused initiatives are central to Rajaratnam’s mission:
Oru Panai (Central Province): Providing daily meals to elderly residents, along with English and business skill education.
Rajaratnam’s philanthropic mission supports NGOs focussed on promoting good governance, judicial integrity, federal accountability, and corporate transparency. His work in this area aims to instill anti corruption measures and boost indicators of economic growth, helping to create a fairer and more stable society.
Recognising the importance of the fishing industry to local economies, Rajaratnam has supported several initiatives to improve the livelihood of fishermen:
Educational programmes are a cornerstone of Rajaratnam's philanthropy, focussing on skill building and knowledge empowerment: