Our correspondent in France reported that the annual sales exhibition organized by the “Centre Social” welfare association in the 19th arrondissement of Paris was held very successfully on the 25th of May
Reports indicate that a large number of people, including French nationals and foreigners residing in France, participated in this sales exhibition. It is mentioned that over a thousand stalls were open to the local population at this year’s event.
“French sales exhibition organized by ‘Centre Social’”
When “Serenbona’’ Media Network inquired further about this sales exhibition, Pushpasiri Alwis , the co-chairman of the “Centre Social” welfare association, expressed his views as follows:
“We were able to hold the annual sales exhibition organized by our association in the 19th arrondissement of Paris very successfully this year as well. These stalls provide an opportunity to sell used household items that can be reused. Many necessities can be bought from these stalls for very little money. The main objective of our sales exhibition is to raise funds needed for the education of children from low-income families living in the area.
If the funds raised are insufficient, the French government will provide the remaining amount to our association. The support we receive from the local people for this is very high. All the money received from this sales exhibition is directed towards the welfare of children. We have a transparent plan in place within our association for this. This program is a very valuable social service. We all work voluntarily. There are no paid workers or money-making individuals in our association.”
Ajith Weerasuriya
