Government of Sri Lanka emblem and Yowun Piyasa Youth Hub logo

About

A safe, trusted space for every young person.

Yowun Piyasa is the youth hub of the Family Health Bureau (FHB), Ministry of Health — Sri Lanka. We exist to make accurate, friendly health information accessible to young people aged 15–24.

Our Mission

Empower young people in Sri Lanka with reliable health information and youth-friendly services.

Our Vision

A generation of healthy, informed young people making confident decisions about their wellbeing.

Our Values

Confidentiality, respect, evidence-based care, inclusion and a non-judgemental approach.

Who we are

Built by health experts, for young people.

Every article on Yowun Piyasa is written and reviewed by doctors, public health specialists and counsellors from the Family Health Bureau. We work closely with the Ministry of Health, the State Ministry of Youth, and community partners across Sri Lanka.

Our content is available in Sinhala, Tamil and English so every young person can learn in the language they think in.

  • Adolescent & Youth Health Unit, Family Health Bureau
  • Reviewed by qualified medical professionals
  • Aligned with national public health guidelines
  • Tri-lingual: Sinhala, Tamil, English
  • Free, confidential and inclusive