THE SEVA VANITHA ARMY BRANCH’s (SVAB) newest welfare project, “Wellness Resort for Dependant Disable War Heroes” received a further boost on Sunday (22) when the country’s most elegant dress designers showcased their latest fashions on stage in support of the soldiers who sacrificed their hands and limbs for the sake of the country.
The SVAB organized Fashion Show at Mount Lavinia Hotel drew a huge crowd of enthusiasts including the First Lady Mrs. Shiranthi Rajapaksa who declared open the Fashion Show on the invitation of Mrs. Manjulika Jayasuriya, President SVAB. President, Ministry of Defence Seva Vanitha Branch Mrs. Ioma Rajapaksa, Commander of the Army Lieutenant General Jagath Jayasuriya, senior SVAB members, Army officers and their family members were among the spectators.
This novel concept of a permanent centre that cares dependant disabled soldiers was initiated by Mrs Manjulika Jayasuriya soon after she took office as President SVAB. Reputed designers Ramani, Indu, Loching, Romesh, Kamal, Rohitha, Sajith, Kashyapa, Dlifford, Eric, Channa, Jananath, Lucien and Sithara added colour to the Fashion Show, “Mt. Lavinia Designer Collection”.
The proposed “Wellness Resort for Dependant Disable War Heroes” at Anuradhapura is to cost Rs. 150 million and serve as a permanent place for dependant War Heroes during the rest of their lives. The project is to provide accommodation for immediate family members, too during their stay at the Anuradhapura complex. The SVAB plans to set up similar centres in Kandy and Galle during second and third phases of the project.
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