Nunc porta consequat tYouth Organizations, Including Girl Guides will be Strengthened to Boost National Progressellus
President Ranil Wickremesinghe expressed his commitment to enhancing youth organizations, including the Girl Guide Association, Scout Association, Cadet Corps, and Youth Corps, in every aspect. His objective is to foster substantial contributions from young people towards the country’s future. The President highlighted that the government has already allocated the necessary funds for youth programs. As the country’s economy strengthens, the President plans to allocate any remaining funds towards further supporting the youth. President Ranil Wickremesinghe made these remarks during the President’s Guide Award Ceremony 2022/2023 held today at the Bandaranaike International Conference Hall in Colombo, where he presented the President’s Awards to the members of the Sri Lanka Girl Guides Association. The President also announced that necessary support will be provided to increase the membership of the Girl Guides Association from 75,000 to 150,000. He emphasized that youth organizations, including the Girl Guides Association, Scout Association, Cadet Corps and Youth Corps, can play a significant role in contributing to drug prevention programs. President Ranil Wickremesinghe presided over the presentation of President’s Guide Awards to 2,000 young talents. Dr.Shanti Wilson, President of the Sri Lanka Girl Guides Association, presented a special souvenir to President Wickremesinghe.