A fully fledged “The Ladies' Salon” for ladies was declared open by the Chairperson of the Seva Vanitha Unit (SVU) of the Sri Lanka Air Force Mrs. Neelika Abeywickrema at the renowned SLAF Station Diyatalawa last morning (16 Sep 2013). This Saloon intends to provide Beauty Culture requirements of all ladies of SLAF Station Diyatalawa. This Salon which has been an initiative of the Ch...

The Chairperson of the Seva Vanitha Unit (SVU) of the Sri Lanka Air Force Mrs. Neelika Abeywickrema declared open the newly constructed Children’s Park for the Primary Medical Care Unit at Liyangahawela, Bandarawela and conducted a community project at Dikkapitiya Vidyalaya Welimada this morning, 16th September 2013.These projects were initiated by the SVU after a long outstanding and ...

“Guwan Prathiba Praba’ a novel event in search of true talent of the SLAF was staged at the Auditorium of Bishop’s College in Colombo this evening (27th August 2013) and concluded as a resounding success.Guwan Prathiba Prabha was initiated in 2011, with the intention of highlighting the talents of service personnel and their family members in Singing, Dancing, Acting and Oratory, b...

A workshop for Pre-school teachers of the Sri Lanka Air Force was conducted by the Directorate of Welfare in collaboration with the Seva Vanitha Unit from 0800hrs to 1800hrs today (4th August 2013) at AFHQ old conference hall.The objectives of the workshop were to upgrade and share knowledge of all teachers concerning new trends in early childhood development and to conduct a discussion ...

The Chairperson of the Seva Vanitha Unit (SVU) of the Sri Lanka Air Force declared open two computer labs in the newly renovated buildings at Awwenagar Tamil Vidyalaya and Morawewa Sinhala Maha Vidyalaya on 29th July 2013.This project was initiated by the SVU after a long outstanding and urgent necessity was identified at these two underprivileged schools in Morawewa. The construction pr...

The Sri Lanka Air Force Pre-School Colombo, held its annual sports meet on 30th July 2013 at the Rifle Green Grounds, Colombo.Hoisting of the National Flag was followed by the lighting of symbolic Olympic torch started the proceedings for the day. A lot of children’s games and fun activities were organized to give them a day full of enjoyment. The Kids’ Band display and D...

With an intention to facilitate the request made by the NOKs of those servicemen Killed in Action (KIA), Disabled in Action (DIA) and Deceased service members, the Commander of the Air Force Air Marshal HD Abeywickrama authorized financial grants as a distress relief initiative for NOKs and for deserving family members of serving personnel.Relief was granted to NOKs of one deceased servi...

The quarter finals of “Guwan Prathibha Prabha – 2013” were staged at the SLAF Base Katunayake from 3rd to 5th July 2013. The competition was intense with only 30 participants being selected for the semi-finals out of a total of 150 whilst out of the 23 dramas staged only 7 were selected and 12 of the 24 dancing couples were fortunate to be chosen for the semi-finals.The contestants...

With an intention to facilitate the request made by the NOKs of those servicemen Killed in Action (KIA), the Commander of the Air Force Air Marshal HD Abeywickrama authorized financial grants as a distress relief initiative for NOKs of KIA servicemen and for deserving family members of serving personnel.   Relief was granted to NOKs of two KIA service members through the Ranavi...

The new day care centre of SLAF Guwanpura was declared open by Mrs. Neelika Abeywickrama the Chairperson of Seva Vanitha Unit on 4th June 2013 thus fulfilling a much needed requirement of the station.This project was initiated by Mrs. Wasantha Fernando the President Seva Vanitha Unit SLAF Station Colombo along with the dedicated service rendered by the officer in charge of the day Care C...

Marking the 2602nd Sambudhathva Jayanthi, SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit in collaboration with SLAF Station Colombo, staged ‘Vesak Bathi Gee Saraniya 2013’ a Vesak Bhakthi Gee Programme, on the 26th May 2013 at the ‘Rifle Green’ Grounds, SLAF Station Colombo.The Commander of the Air Force Air Marshal HD Abeywickrama, graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. Chairperson of SLAF Seva Vanith...

Heralding a new era in the now peaceful terrain of Mullaittivu, the Sri Lanka Air Force Seva Vanitha Unit conducted a community project at “Udaya Sooriyan” Pre – School Mullaittivu last morning, 20th May 2013, with a view to assist children of an underprivileged school in the vicinity of SLAF Station Mullaittivu. A needy school was identified and arrangements were made to prov...

The SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit and the Directorate of Welfare in collaboration with the Directorate of Civil Engineering constructed a new house for retired airwoman Sergeant Swarna Kumari. The house built in a plot of land donated by the National Housing Development Authority was handed over to Sgt Kumari on 3rd May 2013 by the Minister of Construction, Engineering Services, Housing and Com...

The ‘Gagana Viru Saviya' scholarship programme organized by the SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit for the 5th successive year was held at the SLAF Trade Training School Ekala on 25th April 2013. The noteworthy feature of the programme is that the scheme is entirely sponsored by the Sri Lanka Air Force this year on the instructions given by the Commander of the Air Force Air Marshal HD  Abeyw...

A Counseling and Leadership development training workshop  exclusively for the children in the age group of 13 to 18 was conducted under the patronage of Mrs. Wasantha Fernando, the President of SVU of SLAF Station Colombo from 0900hrs to 1300Hrs on 10 April 13  at the Rifle Green Pavilion.The objectives of the workshop were to develop leadership abilities, effective engagement...

A workshop for Pre-school Teachers of the Sri Lanka Air Force was conducted by the Directorate of Welfare in collaboration with the Seva Vanitha Unit from 0800hrs to 1800hrs on 7th April 2013 at AFHQ Auditorium.The objectives of the workshop were to upgrade and share knowledge, to inculcate positive attitudes and to resolve the difficulties encountered. A Progress Review Conference on Te...

‘Siriliya Waruna’ a programme to celebrate the International Women’s Day was conducted by the Sri Lanka Air Force Seva Vanitha Unit at the “Eagles Lagoon View” Banquet Hall SLAF Base Katunayake on 05th April 2013. The Chairperson of SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit Mrs. Neelika Abeywickrema graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. The event was attended by spouses of Officers and Airmen, ...

Viru Daru Diri Thilina (Grants for Children with Special Needs), another innovative programme conducted by the SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit for the second time was held at the Air Force Headquarters’ Auditorium on 20th March 2013 under the patronage of the Commander of the Air Force Air Marshal HD Abeywickrama and Chairperson of the SLAF SVU Mrs. Neelika Abeywickrema. A total number of 83 di...

A conference chaired by Mrs Neelika Abeywickrema Chairperson of Seva Vanitha Unit was held on 14 the March 2013 at the auditorium of the Air Force Headquarters to make proposals on the planned Community Development Project which is to be launched at Mullaittivu.The feature of this conference was the participation of many corporate sector entities from diverse fields, non governmental org...

In view of the “World Women’s Day – 2013” an educational programme on “Parental and Marital Relationship” was organized by the SVU of SLAF Academy China Bay on 08 March 2013 under the guidance of Mrs. Chamini Pathirana, the President of SVU SLAF Academy China Bay. A cross section of male officers, lady officers, airwomen, and the wives of serving personnel at the Academy part...

On the instructions of the Chairperson of SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit, Mrs. Neelika Abeywickrama, the SLAF TTS Ekala arranged a lunch for 200 persons and gift packs arranged by the SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit were distributed among the differently abled women at a function held to mark the “Women’s Day – 2013”. Representing the Chairperson Seva Vanitha, Commanding Officer of the Trade Trai...