Continuing their commitment to educating the children of the North, the Security Forces Headquarters – Jaffna (SFH – J) granted scholarships to 50 students of low-income families at a ceremony held last Sunday (21) at the Jaffna Security Forces Headquarters premises.
The students would receive an allowance of Rs. 5,000 per month for the next five years as assistance to their educational activities. The event was organized under the guidance of SFH – J Major General Dharshana Hettiarachchi, in collaboration with the Hounslow Sri Lankan Janahanda Foundation in UK.
Sri Lankans residing in UK participated in this occasion, representing the Hounslow Sri Lankan Janahanda Foundation.
Major General Darshana Hettiarachchi, Divisional Secretary Nagalingam Vedanaham, Customs Director Wasantha Silva, teachers, parents, and officers attached to the Jaffna Security Forces Headquarters, were also present.
In addition to the awarding of scholarships, the security forces commander also had a brief discussion with the parents about their grievances.
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