Australian philanthropist helps the needy

COLOMBO: Sri Lanka as one of the nations rich with her hospitality has developed friendly contacts with private donors and there are many such instances. A silent admirer from Australia is a case in point.

Such is the humanitarian work being rendered by reputed Australian philanthropist Brian Henry Carl Sherlid, who following his personal friendship with Sumanasena Abeywarne, former Sri Lankan Consul General for Sydney, Australia arrived in Sri Lanka to help the needy.

Brian is a leading businessman and a reputed legal officer in Australia and highly respected. He is a recognized philanthropist and donor.

The Government of Australia in appreciation of his humanitarian services conferred on him the laurel “Medal of Australia” to coincide with the birthday anniversary celebrations of the Queen Elizabeth in the year 2003.

His loving-kindness helps hundreds of school-going children as a result of scholarships given by him. He looks after elderly people in many institutes and does not fail to travel to remote areas badly affected by poverty and other factors.

President Mahinda Rajapaksa too when he was the Prime Minister, has attended Brian’s humanitarian aid projects and admired them.

He has helped in development of Hambantota District since the day he arrived in Sri Lanka. We wish blessings of the noble Triple Gem. May he be well and happy!

Ven. Atapattukande Ananda Thera, President, ‘Athvela’ Welfare Foundation, Sama Vihara, Colombo 6.