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Janashakthi scholarships for children
of Sri Lanka Air Force personnel
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Monday 11 January 2010. Janashakthi Insurance PLC recently donated scholarships to the children of war heroes of the Sri Lanka Air Force. Under this project a total of 50 children of war heroes killed in action, disabled in action and civilian staff of the Sri Lanka Air Force received scholarships sponsored by the SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit and Janashakthi Insurance PLC. . |
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General Manager - Sales & Marketing JIC Ravi Liyanage (second from left) hands over a scholarship to one of the children. Also in the picture is Ramesh Schaffter, Director JIC.
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Present on the occasion were Commander of the Air Force Air Chief Marshal Roshan Goonetileke, Chairperson of the SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit Mrs. Nelun Goonetileke, Director, Janashakthi Insurance PLC Mr. Ramesh Schaffter, General Manager - Sales & Marketing Mr. Ravi Liyanage and several other distinguished guests. |
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Under this scholarship scheme, the fifty students, based both in Colombo and largely in the outstations, will receive a grant of Rs. 10,000.00 each to be used for their educational needs. |
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The Toa Reinsurance Company of Japan which was established in 1940 is one of the largest Reinsurers in Japan and presently rated as A+ by A.M. Best and A- by Standard and Poor. |
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Chairperson of the SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit Mrs. Nelun Goonetileke thanked Janashakthi Insurance PLC for its dedication and commitment to assisting the deserving children. “I have not doubt that these 50 children will greatly benefit from this scholarship scheme, and, look forward to a greater collaboration with Janashakthi in future years”. |
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Ravi Liyanage, General Manager – Sales & Marketing of Janashakthi Insurance PLC said that these scholarships further strengthened the close knit ties which have existed between the Sri Lanka Air Force and Janashakthi Insurance for the past ten years. “As a responsible corporate citizen, it is our duty to care for the valiant security forces of Sri Lanka for having liberated this country from the clutches of terrorism. The dividends of peace are now being enjoyed by every level of society, thanks to the dedication and sacrifice of our security forces”. |
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“Recognizing the importance of a child’s education, this scholarship scheme is also an ideal example of assisting individuals who so deserve help. I am confident that these children will one day be well educated and empowered citizens of Sri Lanka”, Liyanage said. |
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Another education oriented CSR initiative is the CTA Schaffter Award conducted by Janashakthi Insurance PLC together with the Wayaba University of Sri Lanka. The Wayaba University was the first ever higher education institution which recognised the importance of insurance and valuation in today’s context and introduced it as a part of its curriculum. About 25 graduates undergo the course which covers the areas of insurance and valuation extensively
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Now in its second successful year, this is yet another example of a private-public sector CSR partnership which gives recognition to those who add value to a profession. The three top students who excelled in the B.Sc (Hons) degree in Insurance and Valuation received a gold, silver and bronze medal in addition to the cash rewards. .
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“It is thus only fitting that our Company, a trailblazer in insurance, should partner the University, in motivating and developing individuals who give added impetus to the profession by excelling in this field of study”, Liyanage added.
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