SLQS UAE launched
a programme to help Tsunami affected
children in the
Southern Province (Matara and Galle)
of Sri Lanka owing to the
financial donations received from
it's members and generous
organizations. Under this programme
30 students who lost one parent or
both receive Rs.1000/= per month starting
from December 05 until they
leave school or up to a maximum of
5 years period which ever comes
first.
Matara Branch of the Sri Lanka
Scout Association is managing the
scholarship programme under SLQS
guidance.
The event was inaugurated on 10th
December 2005 with a charm ceremony
held at Matara Pamburana Shariputtha
Maha Vidyala.