21st December 2024 19:42:48 Hours
A program to distribute school supplies worth Rs. 1,80,000 was conducted on 18th December 2024, for 42 students from the Karuwalagaswewa Sri Wimaladharma Preschool and 15 students from the Thabbowa Sri Vijaya Preschool in the Puttalam District.
This initiative was organized under the instructions of the Commander of the 57 Infantry Division and supervised by Brigadier K A D T P Wimalasena RWP RSP, Commander 143 Infantry Brigade. The coordination efforts were carried out by Mrs. Asha De Silva, with the active participation of Major D M A U Dissanayake RSP, Commanding Officer 16th Battalion, Gajaba Regiment, along with Officers and Other Ranks.
The event was made possible through the sponsorship and support provided by several generous contributors, including Mr. N.S. Victor, Proprietor of Vee Hena Farm, member of District 306 B1 Lions Club of Madampe, the Mahawa Lions Society, and Mr. Kasun Prasanga Jayasekara, the Director of Pura Recycle Company in Japan.
The program provided these students with essential school supplies, ensuring they are well-equipped to continue their education. This initiative demonstrates the collective efforts of the Sri Lanka Army and its partners to support the educational needs of children in rural communities, fostering a brighter future for the next generation.
