Under the patronage of the Seva Vanitha Unit of SLAF station Colombo, SLAF Hospital Guwanpura conducted a Well Woman Clinic on 20th July 2012 in collaboration with the Family Planning Association of Sri Lanka. Mrs. Roshani Gunatilleke, graced the occasion as the chief guest.A series of health educational sessions regarding breast cancer, cervical cancers contraceptive methods, self-breas...

The Sri Lanka Air Force Base Katunayake conducted an Annual Cake Exhibition for Structure and Birthday Cakes on 12 July 12 at the Base Cafeteria. The participants were personal from the Cake classes held for the members of SVU SLAF Base Katunayake.   The Chairperson SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit Mrs. Neelika Abeywickrama graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. Mrs. Neelika...

On the direction of Chairperson SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit Mrs. Neelika Abeywickrama and under the guidance of Mrs. Mali Wasage the President Seva Vanitha Unit SLAF Weerawila, a one day workshop on Saree Designing & Fabric Painting was held on 2 July 2012 at Weerawila.The Programme was conducted by Mrs. Jayanthi Gamage, a renowned Specialist in Saree Designing & Fabric Pa...

A Workshop on Cleaner Dining and Convenience food was conducted recently at SLAF Station Colombo by the Station Seva Vanitha Unit. The programme was conducted by a team led by the Executive Chef Saman Wijeratne from the Unilever Food Solutions. The programme was based on quick and convenient cooking methods for ladies and tips for preparation of Chinese, Italian, Thai, Indonesian and Ind...

The SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit under the patronage of Mrs. Neelika Abeywickrema its Chairperson conducted a Community Project at Vavuniya on 28 June 2012 by assisting the children of “Siriliya Sevana” Children’s Home at Vavuniya. 29 Children of the Children’s Home received Shoes, Bed Sheets and Pillow Cases and a host of other sundry items. They were also treated with a lun...

The SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit under the patronage of Mrs. Neelika Abeywickrema its Chairperson conducted a Community Project at Morawewa on 25 June 2012 by assisting children of Awwenagar Vidyalaya.63 Students of the school received Stationary items, School bags, School shoes and a host of other sundry items. The SLAF SVU and well-wishers were the benefactors of these items.The event was co...

Under The Patronage of the present Chair Person  Mrs. Nelika Abeywickrama the SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit established a ‘Beauty Saloon’ (Guwan Air) at SLAF Academy China Bay on 11 Jun 12.This saloon intends to provide Beauty Culture requirements of the serving personnel in the Academy. A positive participation of service personnel especially Lady Officers & Airwomen o...

Under the guidance of Commander of the Air Force, The Directorate of Welfare of the Sri Lanka Air Force constructed a house at No 93, Diddeniya Waththa, Boyagane, Kurunagala which was presented to the wife and daughter  of the Wing Commander APJ Mohotti  on 8th June 2012.Wing Commander APJ Mohotti was killed in action when the Bell 212 which he was piloting crashed ...

The Chairperson of the SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit Mrs. Neelika Abeywickrama, the wives of the Officers, the wives of those who made the supreme sacrifice and the staff of the Seva Vanitha Unit visited Ward no. 3 of Mulleriyawa Hospital on 6th June 2012 .  A lunch was offered to the inmates of the Ward in lieu of Poson Poya amidst entertainment provided by the SLAF Calypso Band much to t...

‘Viru Daru Diri Thilina’ (Grants for Children with Special Needs), another innovative programme conducted by the SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit was held at the Air Force Headquarter’s Auditorium on 28th May 2012 under the patronage of the Commander of the Air Force Air Marshal Harsha Abeywickrama and Chairperson of the SLAF SVU Mrs. Neelika Abeywickrema. A total number of 66 di...

Marking the 2601st Sambudhathva Jayanthi, SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit, in collaboration with SLAF Station Colombo, staged ‘Vesak Bathi Gee Saraniya 2012’, a Vesak Bhakthi Gee Programme, on 6th May 2012 at the ‘Rifle Green’ Sports Grounds, SLAF Station Colombo.Chief of Staff Air Vice Marshal KA Gunatilleke, graced the occasion as the chief guest while Mrs. Neluka Dissanayake and Mrs. K...

Air Force Avurudu Pola, an annual fixture organized by the Directorate of Welfare as a part of the SLAF's Sinhala & Hindu New Year Celebrations Programme  was held yesterday, 11 April 2012, at new Sports Ground at Sri Lanka Air Force Base Ratmalana.As the Chief Guest, Air Marshal Harsha Abeywickrama attended the Avurudu Pola with his spouse Mrs. Neelika Abeywickrama. The Avurudu...

The traditional ‘Aluth Avurudu’ celebrations were held with much vibrancy and fellowship at the Rifle Green, Sri Lanka Air Force Station Colombo throughout the day on 10th April, 2012.The Commander of the Sri Lanka Air Force, Air Marshal Harsha Abeywickrama inaugurated the festival which was jointly organized by the SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit and SLAF Station Colombo.The entire vicinity ...

A newly built house was handed over to Flight Lieutenant NI Wellahewa by The Chairperson of Sri Lanka Air Force Seva Vanitha Unit (SVU) Mrs. Neelika Abeywickrama at the auspicious time of 10.25 am on 05th April 2012.Flight Lieutenant NI Wellahewa was disabled due to an Air Craft accident At Anuradhapura on 14th June 1997. The construction was carried out by the Directorate of Civil Engin...

The SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit in collaboration with Janashakthi Insurance PLC awarded 100 scholarships to the siblings of War Heroes and for serving personnel under the ‘Guwanviru Pranama’ Scholarships Awards Scheme for the 2nd successive year. The ceremony was held on 31st March 2012 at SLAF Trade Training School Ekala, under the patronage of Chairperson of the SLAF SVU Mrs. Neelika Ab...

As per the guidance of the Commander of Air Force, SLAF Base Hingurakgoda constructed a new house for Mrs. Shiromi Wijerathne, a Civilian staff member of the Base who was residing in a dilapidated house adjoining the Base premises. The construction of the house was initiated using left over materials from Base construction projects and contributions received through outside donors. Durin...

The Seva Vanitha Unit in collaboration with the Institute of Certified Management Accountants (ICMA) awarded scholarships simple ceremony which was held on 29th March 2012 at Anuradhapura. The ceremony was organized by SLAF Base Anuradhapura, under the patronage of Chairperson SVU Mrs.Neelika Abeywickrama.The Institute of Certified Management Accountants (ICMA) sponsored the pro...

'Liya Saviya' a Bazaar organized by the SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit was held on 23rd March 2012 at the Riffle Green, SLAF Station Colombo. The Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Harsha Abeywickrama graced the event as the Chief Guest and was one of the very first customers of the Bazaar.This event was yet another novel concept of the Chairperson of the SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit, Mrs. Neelik...

‘Siriliya Waruna’ a program to celebrate the International Women’s Day was conducted by the Sri Lanka Air Force Seva Vanitha Unit at the “Astra” Cinema Hall, SLAF Base Katunayake on 17th March 2012. 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, Lady Officers a...

A Dental/Medical and Eye campaign was conducted at Anandaramaya tempale, Heenatiyangala by the Seva Vanitha Unit of SLAF Katukurunda to mark the World Women’s day 2012.The event started off with religious activities and a cultural performance by Sunday school children. The Medical/Dental Officers and nurses of SLAF were assisted by Dr. Madura Dias, Dr. Ranjith, Dr. Sarath, Dr. Gunarath...

A workshop was conducted by the Directorate of Welfare jointly with Seva Vanitha Unit, for Pre-School Teachers of the SLAF in order to introduce a  new syllabus and text books. The workshop was held on 07th March 2012 at the AFHQ Auditorium under the patronage of the Chairperson of SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit Mrs. Neelika Abeywickrema and Director Welfare Air Vice Marshal Anura Silva.The...