CPS lauds Australian assistance

Sarath Malalasekera

The Child Protection Society (CPS) of Ceylon appreciated the humanitarian support and co-operation that the Australian High Commission and the Sri Lanka-Australia Friendship Society have extended to the welfare of the Child Protection Society of Ceylon, said CPS President S S Wijeratne at the 82nd Annual General Meeting held at the “Olympic House” Auditorium Independence Avenue, Colombo recently.

Australian High Commissioner Kathy Klugman was the Chief Guest at the ceremony. The High Commissioner also launched the official website of the Child Protection Society of Ceylon.

The Child Development Centres in Maharagama Boys and Rukmale Girls have received support from the members of the Australia Mission and Sri Lanka-Australia Friendship Society, the CPS President said and added that destitute boys and girls are given shelter and education in the two Child Development Centres.

Wijeratne said the Australian Mission has visited the Rukmale Girls Development Centre on regular basis and assisted them.

Wijeratne said the Legal Aid Commission has appeared on behalf of children in 60 Regional Courts in the country.