Lakviru Sevana Disabled War Heroes and other Disables individuals Training Center
Lakviru Sevana is a home for immobilised war heroes who fought against terrorism and sacrificed their lives to save our motherland at war for more than two decades. Being the only institution that has been set up for disabled soldiers in Sri Lanka, Lakviru Sevana provides a six-month vocational training for reengaging and admitting them back in service. The centre is established as a token of gratitude, compassion and an honour for the immense service rendered by armed forces.
Entrance to the ‘Lakviru Sevana’, established to provide vocational training for disabled personnel
Richard Pathirana, former Minister of Education lighting the traditional oil lamp in the presence of Jeewan Kumaratunga, Minister of Youth Affairs, Amarasiri Dodangoda, former Minister of Vocational Training, Naveen Dissanayake, former MP and Dinesh Gunawardene, former Minister of Transport
Disabled personnel at the centre
Anoma Fonseka, Chairperson of the Ranaviru Seva Authority visiting the temple
Training Centre opened at Kaduwela, Kothalawala offering Foreign Language, communication and IT courses for underprivileged youth
Disabled personnel at the centre
Leather product unit
Barber lessons
At the ceremony to present certificates to disabled service forces personnel of Lakviru Sevana which took place at Temple Trees
Wellawatta Agency Post Office
At the ceremony to present certificates to disabled service forces personnel of Lakviru Sevana which took place at Temple Trees
Opening of the image house to the public at Lakviru Sewana by Sarath N. Silva, former Chief Justice, in the presence of the late renowned actor, Joe Abeywickrama
Opening of the image house to the public at Lakviru Sewana by Sarath N. Silva, former Chief Justice, in the presence of the late renowned actor, Joe Abeywickrama
Lakviru Music Group performing at a gathering
Lakviru Music Group performing at a gathering
Renowned actor Syril Wickramage addressing the gathering, singers Champa Kalhari and Krishantha Erandaka are also present
Monthly Paduru Party
Lakviru Sevana members enjoying the Paduru Party
A Japanese monk visiting the temple
A Japanese monk visiting the temple
Lakvidu Viduhala
“The love bestowed by an innocent child is more precious and pure than the love received from million people”
This school lightens up the innocent lives of street children of our country by providing them education and proper guidance. Ethics and social values are taught in order to guide these children to a better tomorrow that will allow them to gain respect in society. The school is open for all deprived children without any discrimination or partiality.
Lakvidu College initiated for the betterment of street children
Opening the Art Exhibition at Lakvidu College
Poya Day Sil programme at Lakvidu College
Students participating in classroom activities
Students participating in classroom activities
Performing religious activities
Meditating
Partaking meals on the poya day
Annual procession held in line with Poson Poya
Annual procession held in line with Poson Poya
Lakviru Farm
Another concept spearheaded by Venerable Elle Gunawansa Thero to create consumer awareness on chemical-free agriculture. The farm is located in Ekala and functioned by soldiers with minor disabilities. The cultivation of crops at the model farm is done only with organic fertilizers.
Jagath Jayasuriya current Chief of Defence and Former Commander of the Sri Lankan Army visiting the farm
Jagath Jayasuriya current Chief of Defence and Former Commander of the Sri Lankan Army visiting the farm
Pin Gawa Bank linked to the farm where cows are saved from slaughterhouse and rared
