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 […]
Sindh Health Minister Endorses Mental Health Code of Conduct: A Milestone for Ethical Standards in Mental Health Care
On August 4, 2025, Dr. Azra Fazal Pechuho, Health Minister of Sindh, officially endorsed the Code of Conduct developed by the Quality Standards and Advocacy working group. This marks a significant step forward in strengthening ethical standards in mental health service delivery across the province. The endorsement followed a meeting between the Health Minister, Taskeen, […]
Taskeen Hosted a Focus Group with Parents to Strengthen Involvement in WINGS: School Wellbeing Program
On 7th July 2025, Taskeen conducted a User Advisory Committee (UAC) session in Karachi with parents of children enrolled in schools under Developments in Literacy (DIL) schools. This session was designed to explore parental perspective regarding the challenges students face in their daily lives and to identify meaningful ways to involve parents in the WINGS: […]
Taskeen Partnered with Path Education Society to Implement WINGS: School Wellbeing Program in Rahnuma Public School
On July 14th, 2025, Taskeen held a collaborative meeting with Path Education Society at its office to discuss the implementation of the WINGS: School Mental Health Program in Rahnuma School, operated by Path. The discussion centered around the program’s potential to enhance adolescent mental health and overall wellbeing. This meeting marked the start of a […]
Taskeen and Al-Furqan Welfare Organization Signed an MoU to Initiate School Mental Health Program
On Wednesday, June 25th 2025, Taskeen hosted a meaningful discussion with Al-Furqan Welfare Organization at its office to explore the implementation of WINGS: School Mental Health Program across schools managed by Al-Furqan. The conversation focused on the program’s potential to improve adolescents’ mental health and overall wellbeing. This meeting marked the beginning of a formal […]
Strengthening Minds: Summer Mental Health Engagement in Islamabad’s FDE Schools
The vibrant Summer Fiesta 2025 kicked off on Tuesday, June 17th, across various FDE schools Islamabad and continued for ten days, concluding on July 1st. The program provided students with a unique opportunity to engage in fun and educational activities during the summer break. A range of short courses were offered, covering diverse themes, from […]
Engaging Parents for Students Wellbeing: Insights from Focus Group Discussion Held at HSA, Islamabad
On June 30th 2025, the Taskeen team conducted a focused group discussion at HSA (Health Services Academy) with parents from various FDE schools to gain deeper insight into the challenges their children are facing and to explore meaningful ways to involve parents in the wellbeing program we have designed for students. The discussion provided a […]
Taskeen Team visits Various Schools under Al Furqan Welfare Organization for its School Wellbeing Program
As part of the Wellbeing Initiative for Nurturing Generations through School (WINGS) program, the Taskeen Community team visited three schools, operational under Al-Furqan Welfare Organization, between 28th April and 7th May, located in Azam Basti, Old Sabzi Mandi, and Gulistan-e-Jauhar. These visits were carried out to understand whether the WINGS program could be a good […]