Australian volunteers help YBSL to expand

Youth Business Sri Lanka (YBSL), an arm of the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce which helps to develop young entrepreneurs hopes to transform and grow its engagement with the support of two Australian volunteers.

Sean Burk, from Tasmania, an experienced accountant and financial controller and Richard McKeon, a Gold Coast-based management consultant with experience in International Development are currently in Sri Lanka working with the YBSL to strategize its transformation program.

Sean, the CEO and CFO of Meals on Wheels Tasmania, a non-profit meal delivery firm in Australia, will use his financial and management expertise to help YBSL improve its fiscal reporting system, expand its mentor development network, as well as provide overall strategic guidance.

Richard, who runs a small consulting firm in Australia which helps corporations, social enterprises and charities solve their strategic and operational problems, is helping YBSL adapt to new trends in youth entrepreneurship by launching innovative new services.

The duo are part of the Australian Volunteers for International Development (AVID) program, an Australian government initiative.

"I am pleased to see the Australian volunteer program in Sri Lanka making such a useful contribution to young entrepreneurs and the business community as a whole," Australian High Commissioner, Bryce Hutchesson said.