3. General objects of the Corporation

Official English translation. Where it differs from the Sinhala or Tamil text, the Act itself says which text prevails.

The general objects for which the Corporation is constituted are hereby declared to be —

(a)

to research into, foster and promote the philosophy and thinking of the late Mr. Philip Gunawardena;

(b)

to collect and preserve available materials connected with the philosophy of the late Mr.

Philip Gunawardena, including the speeches made, books and articles written on such philosophy;

(c)

to carry out various commemorative activities in memory of the late Mr. Philip Gunawardena;

(d)

to act in collaboration with Philip Gunawardena

Foundation Trust established under the Public

Trustee ;

(e)

to foster and promote with reference to the philosophy of the late Mr. Philip Gunawardena, social, educational and cultural development of the disadvantaged and marginalized groups, particularly the youth of Sri Lanka;

(f)

to propagate the memory and the philosophy of the late Mr. Philip Gunawardena by—

(i)

assisting the relevant authorities to establish and maintain institutions such as orphanages and homes for the aged;

(ii)

assisting the relevant authorities to establish and maintain vocational training institutions, with a view to promoting self employment among the unemployed youth and to assist such youth to engage successfully in business ventures by providing them with financial, marketing and other necessary assistance;

(iii)

assisting the relevant authorities to establish and maintain institutions such as preschools and child care centers and to formulate and implement programmes for the welfare of such children;

(iv)

assisting the relevant authorities to establish and maintain libraries and to carry out programmes on the importance of patronizing such libraries;

(v)

assisting the relevant authorities to establish and maintain educational institutions;

(vi)

granting scholarships and bursaries to deserving students; and

(vii)

the provision of food, clothing, shelter and other forms of relief to needy people.

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