The Youth Services Committee of FPA Sri Lanka proudly launched its Youth Fellowship Programme, designed to equip a new generation of advocates with the skills, knowledge, and confidence to advance SRHR in Sri Lanka and beyond.

Phase 1: Training of Trainers (July/August 2025)

Fellows explored:
🔹 Anatomy, reproductive systems, pregnancy, menstruation & SRHR – Dr. Mihitha Basnayaka, Senior Manager – Advocacy, FPA Sri Lanka
🔹 Gender, gender expression, sex & sexuality – Mr. Thushara Manoj, Equite Sri Lanka
🔹 Contraceptives, pleasure & healthy relationships – Dr. Sathyani Wewita, 

🔹 Climate & SRHR – Mr. Henry Mitchell
🔹 GBV, OGBV & online safety – Ms. Radhika Guneratne, SGBV Consultant

Phase 2: Residential Advocacy Training (August 16–17, 2025)

Fellows deepened their advocacy skills with Ms. Hazel Rajiah-Tetteh, Advocacy Specialist, exploring strategy, stakeholder mapping, monitoring, and self-care.
They also gained vital legal insights on:

* Pregnancy harm reduction – Dr. Chintha Rupasinghe, Director – SRH, FPA Sri Lanka
* SRHR laws & constitutional rights – Dr. Mihitha Basnayaka, Senior Manager – Advocacy, FPA Sri Lanka

 “We designed this fellowship to empower young people with the skills and confidence to advocate for SRHR at national and, one day, even global platforms. Our vision is to build a new generation of youth advocates and position FPA as a central hub for SRHR knowledge in Sri Lanka.”
— Kritaanjali Ratnasabapathy, Chairperson, Youth Services Committee, FPA Sri Lanka

With this foundation, our fellows are ready to champion SRHR with confidence, innovation, and impact.