Defender of the Nation
A programme to distribute school books and school supplies to students of Am/Maha Unuwathura Bubula Vidyalaya, under the Maha Oya Education Zone, was conducted at the school premises on 17 January 2026. The programme benefited students from primary grades up to the G.C.E Ordinary Level.
In line with the national dengue prevention initiative “A Quiet City a Healthy Life”, dengue prevention programmes were conducted in 56 Infantry Division area from 07 to 09 January 2026, under the guidance of the Directors of Health Services and in coordination with relevant government authorities.
A programme to distribute school items to students affected by the recent disaster was conducted on 09 January 2026. Accordingly, 425 school bags along with other essential school items were distributed among all students of Kaduwela Ranala Model Primary School.
A school supplies donation programme was successfully conducted on 04 January 2026 at Ashoka Junior School, Thantirimale, for the benefit of the students of Ashoka Junior School, Anuradhapura and the children of the Siyambalagasswewa Preschool.
Army troops conducted a dry ration distribution programme for needy families in Atambagaskada at Sri Sudharmarama Viharaya, Atambagaskada, on 03 January 2026.
In response to the recent flood disaster that affected several areas of the Mullaitivu District, a dry ration distribution programme was conducted to support 100 selected needy families in the most affected localities.
Army troops conducted a school equipment distribution programme for the 2026 New School Year on 03 January 2026.
Army troops conducted a school stationery distribution programme for 120 students representing 11 schools in Karainagar area on 04 January 2026 at the Cultural Hall, Karainagar.
Army troops conducted a school stationery distribution programme for children at Manampitiya Sinhala Maha Vidyalaya and Manampitiya Tamil Maha Vidyalaya in Manampitiya, Dimbulagala on 03 January 2026.
The 51 Infantry Division carried out a special Christmas almsgiving programme on 25 December 2025 at the Mother Teresa Elders Home, Irupalai, Kopay, with the aim of strengthening social cohesion and promoting humanitarian values.