Taskeen Conducted School Wellbeing Mentor Training to Equip Teachers to Support Students’ Mental Health
During October 2025, Taskeen successfully conducted a three-day School Wellbeing Mentor (SWM) training for selected teachers in Karachi and Islamabad. A total of 36 School Wellbeing Mentors were trained to serve as lay counsellors, and were equipped with basic counselling techniques and practical strategies to provide psychosocial support to students as part of the WINGS: […]
Taskeen Delivered Mental Health Awareness and Wellbeing Sessions to IGI General Insurance to Advance Mental Health Awareness in the Workplace
From 21st to 23rd October, Taskeen Health Initiative conducted a series of Taskeen Wellbeing Sessions as part of Taskeen’s ongoing commitment to promoting awareness of mental health in non-mental health settings, including workplaces. Our trainers delivered a series of interactive Stress & Wellbeing webinars for teams across IGI Life, IGI Securities, and IGI General Insurance. […]
Learning Summit Concluded GIZ x Taskeen’s PEACE: Mental Health Integration Program for Afghan Refugees and Host Communities
The GIZ x Taskeen PEACE: Mental Health Integration project for Afghan refugees and host communities concluded with a Learning Summit held across all four hubs Quetta, Chaman, Peshawar, and Karachi between 17th – 22nd September. The summit brought together GIZ leadership, Community Wellbeing Mentors (CWMs), and the Taskeen team for a reflective and celebratory conclusion […]
Taskeen, in Collaboration with Karachi Relief Trust, Conducted Training in Buner to Equip Local University Students as Community Wellbeing Mentors for Flood-Affected Areas.
In collaboration with the Karachi Relief Trust, Taskeen conducted a two-day training program in Buner district to strengthen community-based mental health support in flood-affected areas from 25th – 27th September. The initiative aimed to bring together university students, training them to be Community Wellbeing Mentors (CWMs), equipping them with the knowledge and skills to carry […]
Taskeen Delivered Mental Health Awareness and Wellbeing Sessions to Multiple Organizations in Karachi
As part of our ongoing commitment to mental health awareness, Taskeen conducted wellbeing sessions across multiple organizations in Karachi, including Viabletree, Ocean One Express, Barqtron, Iqra University, and Sub Rang Society during the month of September. These interactive sessions were designed to equip participants with practical tools to manage stress, build resilience, and prioritize mental […]
Taskeen Delivered Level 2 Workshops Under WINGS: School Mental Health Program in Karachi
From August 18th to 27th September, the Taskeen team conducted visits to various schools located in Orangi Town, FB Area, Korangi, Malir, and Shireen Jinnah. The purpose of these visits was to conduct the Level 2 of training workshops for all school staff, including teachers and principals. These workshops were centered around enhancing interpersonal skills, […]
Taskeen Organized a Focused Group Discussion with Adolescents to Enhance WINGS: School Mental Health Program
On September 3rd, the Taskeen team organized a User Advisory Council (UAC) session with adolescents from two FDE schools in Islamabad. The session was designed as a focused group discussion to better understand the mental health challenges and stressors adolescents experience during this stage of life, and introduced them to the WINGS chatbot. Students spoke […]
Taskeen Delivered a Mental Health Refresher Training to Lay Counselors at Zubaida Machaiyara Trust (ZMT)
In August 2025, Taskeen Health Initiative partnered with Zubaida Machiyara Trust (ZMT) to conduct a refresher training for lay counselors at ZMT’s primary care clinics. The training reinforced core PM+ skills and focused on early identification of common mental-health concerns through clear signs and symptoms, stigma reduction in patient interactions, and practical steps for providing […]
Taskeen Hosted a Focus Group with Adolescents to Strengthen their Involvement in WINGS: School Wellbeing Program
On 29th August 2025, Taskeen Health Initiative convened a User Advisory Council (UAC) with adolescents in Karachi to discuss mental health and well-being and to test the AI-powered WINGS chatbot which is an integral part of our WINGS: School Wellbeing Program. The session gave students space to talk about what they face day to day […]
Strengthening Teachers Skills for Positive Communication and Well-being In FDE Schools
As part of the WINGS, Level 2 workshops were successfully delivered across six FDE schools in Islamabad. These sessions commenced on 1st August and concluded on 21st August, engaging teachers in interactive discussions and practical activities. The workshops focused on building interpersonal skills, practicing effective communication, and fostering healthier relationships, all of which contribute to […]