Strengthening Skills,
Transforming Lives.
Since 2003, the Foundation for Strengthening Human Skills (FSHS) has delivered SDG-aligned, inclusive, and resilient development. We apply climate-smart solutions, sustainable agriculture, biodiversity conservation, and eco-tourism to strengthen livelihoods and environmental resilience. Through youth- and community-led, conflict-sensitive approaches, we promote social cohesion.
Our core priorities include women’s economic empowerment through cottage industries and digital entrepreneurship, and expanding inclusive education for deprived communities through needs-based interventions.
Wasantha Karunarathne
Founder- FSHS Sri Lanka
MESSAGE FROM THE FOUNDER
Since 2003, FSHS has been dedicated to unlocking human potential through skills development and inclusive empowerment. We believe meaningful change begins with people.
By strengthening capabilities across communities, we build pathways to sustainable futures. Join us as we continue transforming lives with compassion, collaboration, and a commitment to excellence.
Dulanjana Wathsarindu
Chairman- FSHS Sri Lanka
MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIRMAN
ABOUT US
Who we are...
FSHS is a people-centered organization committed to developing human potential through training, entrepreneurship, and sustainable development. We foster leadership, resilience, and community transformation across Sri Lanka and beyond.
What we do...
We deliver training, career counseling, entrepreneurship support, research, and sustainable development programs—empowering youth, communities, and institutions through people-centered interventions and multi-sectoral partnerships.
Our achievements...
We’ve empowered thousands through training, built national partnerships, supported entrepreneurship, promoted sustainable farming, and delivered impactful community programs—earning trust across sectors.
ABOUT YOUTH LED ACTION NETWORK (YAN)
In our evolution throughout the years, we have embarked on a special unit of service, i.e. Youth Led Action Network (YAN) is a dynamic, Youth-centered network driving leadership, entrepreneurship, and sustainable development across Sri Lanka. We champion climate adaptation and modern agricultural resilience, equipping communities with innovative, climate-smart solutions to secure livelihoods and build a sustainable future.
ACHIEVEMENT HIGHLIGHTS
Bold Ideas Turned into Reality
At FSHS, we believe a thriving planet and thriving communities go hand in hand. From protecting precious biodiversity and restoring degraded lands to empowering youth, women, and entrepreneurs with sustainable skills, our work is rooted in harmony between people and nature. Every tree we plant, every livelihood we nurture, and every young leader we inspire moves us closer to a greener, fairer Sri Lanka. With each project, we spark hope, resilience, and responsibility—ensuring that future generations inherit a world worth cherishing. Together, we can turn today’s challenges into tomorrow’s sustainable solutions. Join us in making this vision a reality.
Bomburuella Bio-diversity Conservation Project
Training programme on ‘Alternative Dispute Resolution
Entrepreneurship training programmes on ‘Know Your Business’
“Women in Digital Business” capacity-building program for women entrepreneurs
Groundbreaking School-to-Work Transition Project
“Our Voice Matters” youth advocacy project
Career Awareness Programmes for Youth
Corporate Happiness Enhancement Programme
Protected House Agriculture Training Programme
Empowering Differently Abled Individuals
MEET OUR PANEL OF ADVISORS
Wasantha Karunarathne
Founder
Dulanjana Wathsarindu
Chairman
Mahinda Ramanayake
Advisor
Jayantha Kumarasiri
Advisor
Balasubramaniyam
Advisor
Chanika Guruge
Director (M&E)
OUR MANAGEMENT TEAM
Dulanjana Wathsarindu
Chairman
Vihanga Sandeepa
Coordinator & Organizer-YAN
Nisthar M Nuski
Vice Chairman-YAN
Rahul Saumyajee
Director-Finance
Ravidi Rajapaksha
Secretary & Admin (YAN)
Chanika Guruge
Director (M&E)
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