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Peradeniya Alumni Association gifts school supplies
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A donation programme organised by the Alumni Association of the University of Peradeniya (AAUP) was held recently at CP/Denu Manikdiwela Central College, Menikdiwela, providing educational supplies to the school children in the area.
The event was attended by Ven Kahagala Seelananda, Assistant Educational Director, the president and officials of AAUP, the principal of the school and members of the teaching staff. Educational, stationery and essential items were distributed to the students, including those impacted by the recent floods in the area.
Addressing the gathering, Prof Deepthi Bandara, President of AAUP, expressed appreciation to the donor, Yazhuo Xing, an esteemed alumna of the University of Peradeniya presently residing in China, for her generous contribution.
She said Ms Xing’s donation will provide substantial support to students, enabling them to pursue their education effectively in this challenging period.