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“It took me 19 years to discover my passion”

Meet Yathusha Kulenthiran, Founder and Managing Director of Olai; a company that produces palmyrah based products. Starting the business when she was 19-years old, today Yathusha employs over 60 women from the Northern Province of Sri Lanka.

2 October 2023

The International Labour Organization’s South Asia Leadership in Entrepreneurship Programme, funded by the US Department of State, is endeavouring to boost young people’s transition into the entrepreneurial world and create a shift in the entrepreneurial ecosystems in Sri Lanka. Join us in celebrating Sri Lanka’s young entrepreneurs!

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