This initiative signals a new era where TikTok, together with the Government and its vibrant Sri Lankan community, will come together to reimagine how education can be accessed, shared, and strengthened in a digital-first world.
Graced by the Prime Minister and Minister of Education, Higher Education, and Vocational Education, Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, as the Chief Guest, the launch was marked at an unveiling event in the capital, where TikTok representatives joined senior government officials, education leaders and Sri Lankan creators who are actively contributing to STEM education.
The gathering underscored the collaborative spirit between TikTok, the Government of Sri Lanka, and the nation’s educational community, setting the stage for a transformative initiative aimed at expanding digital learning opportunities for the country’s youth.
The new STEM feed on TikTok is a dedicated in-app experience where users can explore a curated stream of high-quality content focused on science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.
It is designed to spark curiosity, promote critical thinking, and expand digital learning opportunities, especially for students, educators, and young professionals across Sri Lanka.
TikTok has also launched a dedicated hashtag #STEMTok, where it will feature content created by partners, creators and publishers, providing easy access to local language STEM content in the country.
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya welcomed the launch as a landmark step forward:
“When global partners step forward to align with our national priorities, as TikTok has done today, they add momentum, diversity, and reach.
When our Task Force engaged TikTok, we asked: can technology be more than entertainment?
Can it inspire learning? Together, we answered yes.
Today’s launch is the fruit of that collaboration.”
Commenting on this milestone for digital education, Ferdous Mottakin, Head of Public Policy & Government Relations for South Asia at TikTok, said:
“The launch of the STEM Feed in Sri Lanka is not only about expanding access to educational content, but also about ensuring that such learning takes place within a safe, transparent, and trusted digital environment.
We recognize young people as active stakeholders in shaping the future of education and technology.
By working in partnership with parents, educators, and government, we believe Sri Lanka can stand as a regional example of how digital platforms can advance national progress and empower the next generation.”
TikTok emphasized that the promise of digital education must go hand in hand with the duty of safeguarding those who participate in it.
For TikTok, the safety of users is top priority.
Features like Family Pairing enables parents and guardians to connect their accounts with those of their teens, providing tools such as screen-time management, content filters and controls to reduce unwanted interactions.
Additional updates, including Time-Away Scheduling, Teen Network Visibility and Proactive Reporting Alerts, encourage healthy digital habits, support mental health and increase transparency around online interactions.
These measures reflect the platform’s safety-by-design principles and are intended to ensure that the STEM Feed operates as a secure and credible space for young learners.
The introduction of the STEM Feed also aligns with TikTok’s global Community Guidelines, reinforcing the integrity of the learning environment.
Only credible and appropriate educational content is featured, ensuring that the platform can be trusted by educators, parents, and policymakers alike.
With the launch of the STEM Feed, Sri Lanka joins a global movement where digital platforms are transforming education, but does so with the added strength of government partnership and national vision.
This collaboration represents not just a new feature within an app, but a pivotal moment in the country’s journey to harness technology for development, empower its youth, and secure its place in the future of knowledge.
Image Caption - Emir Gelen, Director of Public Policy for the Middle East, Turkey, Africa, Pakistan & South Asia (METAPSA), presenting a ceremonial plaque to Prime Minister and Minister of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education Dr. Harini Amarasuriya.