US launches inaugural Young South Asian Leaders Initiative workshop in Colombo

US Ambassador to Sri Lanka Julie Chung, Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Sunil Gamage, and Acting Deputy Assistant Secretary for South and Central Asian Affairs Shelly Seaver, along with participants of the Young South Asian Leaders Initiative (YSALI) workshop, in Colombo, yesterday

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US Ambassador to Sri Lanka Julie Chung, Acting Deputy Assistant Secretary for South and Central Asian Affairs Shelly Seaver, and Minister of Youth Affairs and Sport. Sunil Gamage yesterday (18) opened in Colombo the inaugural workshop of the Young South Asian Leaders Initiative (YSALI), a US government-funded programme aimed at empowering youth leaders, promoting peace, and bolstering economic growth across South Asia. More than 80 YSALI participants—competitively selected from alumni of previous US government initiatives—represent the next generation of South Asian leaders and innovators in business, government, academia, health, and other fields. By connecting them with counterparts from across the region, the United States is building lasting networks and cultivating future partners and advocates for American businesses and shared interests.