Donations were made in memory of Fawzia to two Sri Lanka Malay charitable organisations. The Rupee Fund was given Rs. 600,000 and the Women’s Association of Sri Lanka Malays (WASLAM) Rs. 400,000.
The Rupee Fund of the Sri Lanka Malay Associations was started in 1953. One objective is "to grant scholarships to deserving students ... to enable them to prosecute their studies". A previous donation of Rs. 200,000 will be added to create the Nghei Fawzia Braine Scholarship Fund.
The Women's Association of Sri Lanka Malays (WASLAM) was formed in 2010. One objective is to help "all Sri Lankan Malay women to develop their education and inherent skills at grassroot level ... to become self-reliant and contribute tangibly to family and community".
Mrs. Eileen Dane, the President of WASLAM, an old friend of the family, and Sandra Sourjah, another friend, were present at the donation.
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Sunday, October 7, 2018
Donations to Sri Lanka Malay charities in Fawzia's Memory
