The Sri Lanka Federation of University Women (SLFUW) held its ‘’Members with Families Day ‘’at its headquarters in Colombo recently.
SLFUW President Dr.Udula Krishnaratne presents the award to Anandi Balasingham, retired Senior Journalist (Lake House) and Consultant Tamil Mirror Newspaper of Wijeya Newspapers
SLFUW President Dr. Udula Krishnaratne who delivered the welcome address paid tribute to Clara Motwani, an American born educationist, who set up the SLFUW nearly 83 years ago.
The program included the presentation of scholarships to three needy female undergraduates, one each from the Faculties of Law and Indigenous Medicine of the University of Colombo, and one from the Faculty of Medicine, University of Ruhuna.
Awards were also presented to felicitate three members for their outstanding contributions to SLFUW.
Anandi Balasingham, retired Senior Journalist (Lake House) and Consultant Tamil Mirror Newspaper of Wijeya Newspapers, awarded by Dr. Udula Krishnaratne. Chinta Munasinghe, Retired Commissioner of Inland revenue, and former President of SLFUW, (in her absence accepted by Rohini Madiwake) presented by Sheela Ebert, a former President of SLFUW and Neelia Fernando – specialist in the development and maintenance of information systems in the National Science Council.
The award was given by Jayanthi Liyanage, a former SLFUW President. A cash donation was also handed over to the Visually Impaired Foundation by Dr. Krishnaratne.
