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AkzoNobel renews partnership with SOS Children’s Villages Sri Lanka for 5th year in a row On the 20th of January 2023, AkzoNobel Paints – a leading global paints and coatings company and manufacturer of Dulux paints- inked a contract renewing its collaboration with SOS Children’s Villages Sri Lanka for the 5th year in a row. The global partnership -now with 24 participating countries- is part of AkzoNobel’s ‘Let’s Colour’ initiative, and is designed to use education and renovation to drive a positive impact on the issue of youth unemployment. With a focus on advancing the work prospects of young people hailing from unstable backgrounds, these programs include mentorships and training on professional painting and renovation, entrepreneurship, and soft skill development with the aim to boost employability, and as a result produce successful, independent adults who will take responsibility for themselves as well as their communities. ...

Nature gives life to AkzoNobel’s Color of the Year 2023 AkzoNobel, a leading paints and coatings company and producer of Dulux paints in Sri Lanka, has revealed its highly anticipated Color of the Year 2023: Wild Wonder. A hue inspired by the warm tones of harvested crops, its upbeat glow connects us with nature, creating a sense of energy and positivity. As people search for support, connection, inspiration and balance in the world today, they’re diving into the wonders of the natural world to find it. Extensive research conducted by a team of in-house paints and coatings color experts and international design professionals have found hope at the heart of global social, design, and consumer trends. ...