The Geoffrey Bawa Trust Youth Advisory Board (YAB) is an accessibility-driven initiative that began in 2023 as part of the To Lunuganga programme. Between 2023 and 2024, six members provided their unique perspectives to the work of the Trust and developed ways to connect with and engage a wider audience of young people.

Call for Applications (2025)

We are now accepting applications for the 2025 Youth Advisory Board. The Board will be responsible for creating awareness, enthusiasm and engagement within their student body for the Trust’s activities.

Candidates must show demonstrated interest in architecture, design, and the arts and be enrolled in a degree-granting program in one of the following fields: Architecture/Interior Architecture, Art History, Art/Museum Education, or Interior Design. They must be self-motivated and display collaboration, teamwork, and leadership skills. This position will require a time commitment of up to eight meetings over the period of one calendar year, commencing in 2025.

Selected candidates will be given a stipend as well as free entrance to select Trust events and gifts.

Applications require a cover letter and resume to be submitted via email to events@geoffreybawa.org with the subject line: First Name_Last Name_YAB2025. The deadline to apply is 5:00 p.m. on Monday, November 18th, 2024. Selected candidates will be notified by 5:00 p.m. on Monday, December 16th, 2024. The selection process will include an interview by members of our curatorial team.

The Board (2023 2024)

My name is Kimaya, and I'm 19 years old. I am an undergraduate at the University of Technology, Sydney, where I am pursuing my bachelor's degree in marketing. I have a strong interest and passion for interior design, and I'm thrilled at the opportunity to join the team and contribute towards inspiring more young people like me to become enthusiastic about this field.

Kimaya Kariyawasam

My name is Indeevari de Silva. I am 19 years old and have recently completed my G.C.E A/Levels in the Arts stream. I am interested in photography, graphics editing, history as well as law and I see joining the youth advisory board as an opportunity to be open to new avenues of interest.

Indeevari de Silva

I'm currently in the first year of my A/Levels, and spend my free time reading and painting. Anything to do with art and design has always caught my attention since I was a child, making art a big part of my life.

Laila Sulaiman

I'm Moshel Dias, a 21 year old undergraduate studying Fashion Journalism. My passion and enthusiasm extend to the areas of Architecture, Interior Design, and of course Fashion Design.

Moshel Dias

I am a second year Architecture student, I like to travel and experience architecture and places, and I do photography as a hobby.

Rashvin Senanayake

I am a second-year Law undergraduate with a keen interest in Architecture, Design, Arts and History. I am also an award-winning writer, director and producer of short-films and stage-dramas.

Rivindu Perera