Scholarship funds for tsunami children

THE Tree Foundation, a charity organisation in England recently launched its awarding of scholarship funds to 100 students affected by the tsunami.

The ceremony was held at the BMICH with the participation of its co-founder and trustee, Sacha Zackariya.

Parliamentary Affairs Minister Prof. Wiswa Warnapala, chief guest said Sri Lanka children are better adapted to various situations in comparison to those of many other countries and they should be facilitated more with their education.

Western Province Governor Alavi Mowlana hoped the foundation would provide shade to the children.

Country Director Dr. M. M. M. Yehiya, said their objective was to uplift the standards of deserving poor students of all ethnic groups in Sri Lanka.

Each child will receive a monthly stipend of Rs. 2,000 and an annual grant of school uniform materials and utensils worth Rs. 6,000 under this scheme.

This foundation has been operating in Sri Lanka for the past 10 years with special concentration on educating impoverished children.