From left: Dialog Axiata PLC Group Chief Operating Officer Lasantha Theverapperuma, Dialog Axiata PLC General Manager Group Marketing Ashani Senaratne, Dialog Axiata PLC Group Chief Customer Officer Sandra De Zoysa, Dialog Axiata PLC Vice President HR Transformation – Group Corporate Development Rekha Weerasooriya and Dialog Axiata PLC Group Chief of Risk and Compliance and Head of Sustainability Asanga Priyadarshana

Yeheli/Thozhi (in Tamil), Sri Lanka’s first trilingual and free advisory platform by Dialog Axiata PLC, announced the relaunch of its website, Yeheli.lk/Thozhi.lk, acting as a beacon for women’s empowerment through interactive and anonymous guidance.
In response to critical societal issues, including gender-based violence, employment discrimination, underrepresentation of women in leadership roles, lack of access to mental healthcare, Yeheli/Thozhi was established to provide vital support, especially the pressing need for accessible mental health care. In line with this mission, Yeheli/Thozhi offers personalised, anonymous and interactive advisory services in partnership with Women in Need, Without Borders Sri Lanka, Doc 990 and Hithawathi: a project funded by LK Domain Registry.

This free platform has supported over 500,000 users to date and continues to provide a secure space for women to engage with qualified virtual advisors, addressing sensitive topics such as abuse, sexual health, contraceptives, relationship issues and domestic violence. Users simply need to create a profile by registering with their mobile number to commence anonymously submitting questions, where these queries will be addressed by the respective experts within 48 hours.
Commenting, Dialog Axiata PLC Group Chief of Risk and Compliance and Head of Sustainability Asanga Priyadarshana said, “Yeheli/Thozhi serves as a vital beacon for women’s empowerment, providing a safe space to address sensitive topics. As we strive to address critical societal challenges, Yeheli/Thozhi remains committed to supporting women and empowering them to further strengthen their contribution to the economy. Further, this relaunch denotes a significant step forward in our mission to create a more inclusive and informed society.”
Aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 5: Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls, Yeheli/Thozhi was conceptualised from a 2017 GSMA-supported research initiative by Dialog, highlighting the need to bridge the gap in addressing and spreading awareness on taboo subjects. Yeheli/Thozhi acts as a digital intervention platform, empowering women to overcome cultural norms and enhancing their lives through internet usage. The relaunch marks a significant step toward creating a more inclusive and informed society.