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A prestigious humanitarian award, " Humanitarian Scroll of Honour " was conferred on Consultant RNT Surgeon Dr. Asoka Jayasena, in recognition of his humanitarian work in the aftermath of Tsunami in Galle, by " Canadian Stance-After Wave" on March 04,2006 at Noel Ryan Auditorium.

The function was organised by the Ontario International Development Agency at Noel Ryan Auditorium, 301 Burnhamthope Road, West Mississauga, Ontario, Canada. Sri Lankan Consul General in Canada C.S. Poolokasingham presented the award to Dr.Asoka Jayasena.

He dedicated to draw up a long lasting programme for the welfare of the children orphaned by the Tsunami. Dr.Jayasena has set up a school in his ancestral home in Galle for Tsunami affected children living in Tsunami relief camps. This is the fist time, that a Sri Lankan Doctor was awarded international humanitarian award in recognition of his relief work for Tsunami affected.

The Child and Youth Development Centre located at "Jayasena Mawatha" in Galle consists of a pre-school, Computer School and a Library, and offers English Courses and a medical clinic for the Tsunami affected. So far over 300 Tsunami affected children have registered with the Child and Youth Development Centre.

A larger classroom has been built to accommodate more children for pre-school, which could cater to 100 students. Twenty students who have completed the basic course in Microsoft Office will be given certificates by PIN Foundation. This centre is the first of its kind to be set up in Sri Lanka for the 'Little victims' of the massive disaster.

In addition to the school, Dr. Jayasena is setting up a Children's Orphanage in his home at Boossa. His plan is to establish a family home to adopt around 20 children and provide them care by stimulating a near-home environment. Dr.Jayasena believes that it is important to provide homely care for those children who have experienced such a severe trauma in their early lives.

(RC)

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