Skoll Foundation Visits Taskeen for Insightful Conversation on Mental Health in Pakistan
On November 20th 2025, Taskeen had the privilege of hosting Mr. Nadir Shams, Managing Director of Strategy and Learning at the Skoll Foundation, for an engaging conversation on our work and future direction. During the visit, the Taskeen team showcased key programmes across community engagement, public awareness, wellness, and advocacy, demonstrating how each contributes to […]
Taskeen Meets with the Rozan Team to Explore Collaboration Pathways
On 27th November, Taskeen welcomed the Rozan team to our office for a collaborative discussion on strengthening mental health support in Pakistan. Rozan, a longstanding entity in the country’s mental health landscape and home to one of Pakistan’s oldest helplines, shared insights on their ongoing work in mental health and gender-based violence (GBV). Together, we […]
Taskeen Hosts Greenstar Leadership to Explore Mental Health Integration
Taskeen was honoured to host the Greenstar Marketing team, Dr. Syed Azizur Rab (CEO), Dr. Sana Durvesh (Psychiatrist & Advisor), and Mr. Fawad Shamim (General Manager Programs), at our Karachi office. Greenstar has long been a leading organisation in social marketing and in advancing maternal and reproductive health across Pakistan. Their commitment to integrating mental […]
Taskeen as part of the Pakistan Mental Health Coalition (PMHC), convened its 4th General Body Meeting, centred on the theme “Perspectives on Youth Mental Health”
On 25th November 2025, Taskeen as part of the Pakistan Mental Health Coalition (PMHC), convened its 4th General Body Meeting, centred on the theme “Perspectives on Youth Mental Health.” The event brought together over 30 organisations from across Pakistan, along with individual PMHC members, including practitioners, researchers, civil society partners, and youth facilitators. During structured […]
Taskeen Signs Tripartite MoU with Sindh Integrated Emergency Health Services (SIEHS) and Sindh Emergency Rescue Service (SERS)
On 3rd October 2025, Taskeen signed a tripartite Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Sindh Integrated Emergency Health Services (SIEHS) and Sindh Emergency Rescue Service (SERS) to integrate mental health awareness and care into Sindh’s emergency response systems. This partnership aims to build the mental health capacity of emergency responders, strengthen crisis response mechanisms, and […]
Taskeen at the Sixth Global Ministerial Mental Health Summit – Doha, Qatar
We’re proud to share that Dr Taha Sabri, co-founder of Taskeen, represented civil society from Pakistan at the Global Ministerial Mental Health Summit in Doha. This landmark gathering brought together policymakers, ministers of health, and global organisations to shape the future of mental health. At the summit, Dr Taha led a workshop on best practices […]
Strengthening Mental Health Systems in Sindh: Development of Quality Standards and Launch of Code of Conduct
Taskeen Health Initiative, as a co-secretariat of the Pakistan Mental Health Coalition (PMHC), with British Asian Trust, launched a Code of Conduct for Mental Health Professionals, which the Provincial Health Minister of Sindh has officially endorsed. Building on this achievement, Taskeen and BAT co-organized a consultative meeting with the Sindh Healthcare Commission, Sindh Health Ministry, […]
Taskeen Team Visits Benazir Shaheed ANF Hospital to Explore Collaboration in Mental Health
On August 6, 2025, the Taskeen Advocacy team visited Benazir Shaheed ANF Hospital, led by Col (R) Pervez Hussain. His warm facilitation made the visit both insightful and productive. The purpose was to strengthen collaborations and explore opportunities to enhance mental health and rehabilitation services. The innovative model ANF is implementing is truly inspiring and […]
Taskeen Presents National Mental Health Policy at High-Level Meeting with WHO and NHSRC
Taskeen, in collaboration with the Ministry of National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination (NHSRC) and the World Health Organization (WHO), presented the National Mental Health Policy during a high-level meeting of the Mental Health Subcommittee, convened under the Working Group on Non-Communicable Diseases and held at the WHO Office in Pakistan. The meeting focused on […]
Taskeen’s Team visit to Sindh Emergency Rescue Service (Rescue 1122)
The Taskeen team visited the headquarters of the Sindh Emergency Rescue Service (Rescue 1122) to explore opportunities for collaboration on mental health initiatives and gain a deeper understanding of existing referral pathways for individuals in crisis. During the visit, the team met with Director General Wajid Sibghatullah and discussed potential areas of collaboration, including capacity […]