A new digital platform called Touli has launched in Colombo, rewarding citizens for verified community contributions with experiences at local businesses rather than monetary incentives, partnering with youth organizations AIESEC Sri Lanka and Women in Tech Sri Lanka.
Touli, a civic impact platform developed by technology firm DWorld in collaboration with Sri Lankan partner SoftSora, has opened its first international operation in Colombo. The platform aims to encourage community participation by recognizing verified good deeds and channeling rewards directly into the local economy through authenticated experiences at independent businesses.
Users earn points by completing real-world actions across four focus areas: social causes, environmental initiatives, personal wellbeing, and education. These activities—which include volunteering, mentoring, and environmental cleanups—are verified through the platform's artificial intelligence system, creating a transparent record of individual impact. Notably, the earned points cannot be purchased, sold, or converted to cash. Instead, they can only be redeemed for curated local experiences such as meals at family-operated restaurants, traditional tea-making sessions, stays at heritage guesthouses, or artisan crafts.
The launch aligns with Sri Lanka's Clean Sri Lanka government programme, which emphasizes transparency, participation, and ethical conduct. According to DWorld founder Manila Di Giovanni, the platform's non-monetary reward structure supports the clean data and clean technology principles underlying the national initiative. The platform also extends to tourists, allowing international visitors to participate in verified community challenges alongside local residents and experience the economy from within local communities rather than as external observers.
AIESEC Sri Lanka and Women in Tech Sri Lanka serve as founding partners, with AIESEC mobilizing its student and graduate network as the platform's initial user base. Women in Tech Sri Lanka is directing its community toward mentorship and STEM education activities, with the stated goal of addressing Sri Lanka's gender gap in technology sectors. AIESEC's involvement includes launching an opening challenge during its World's Largest Lesson day, which expects participation from over 50,000 students.
