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In the face of a growing mental health crisis among adolescents in Bangladesh, WISH is stepping
up to make a difference. Our diverse programs, from SEL sessions and one-on-one counseling to
workshops for teachers, parents, and school administrators, are all aimed at creating a supportive ecosystem where young minds can thrive.
Over 20% of the global
population faces serious
mental health challenges
before age 14
36.6% of adolescents in
Bangladesh aged 10-19
suffer from depression
Only 270 psychiatrists and
about 500 psychologists for
over 162 million people
The scarcity of mental health
professionals for the one-fifth
adolescent population
Dive deeper into how WISH is transforming mental health support for Bangladesh's youth!
The core part of our program is to offer SEL sessions to students on a weekly basis. The objective of the SEL weekly sessions is to nurture students’ wellbeing by enhancing their social and emotional skills in an interactive and safe learning community. Some of the expected outcomes of the weekly sessions include :
At the heart of our mission, alongside our weekly SEL sessions, we offer personalized one-on-one sessions with professional mental health practitioners, designed to deepen the support for our students’ mental and emotional well-being. These individual sessions aim to provide a confidential, supportive space where students can explore personal challenges, enhance their emotional regulation, and develop coping strategies tailored to their unique experiences.
WISH Club is an innovative after-school initiative, aimed at empowering students with leadership skills and the drive to implement Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) within their schools. Under the mentorship of our mental health practitioners, club members engage in workshops to hone leadership abilities, devise and lead projects promoting mental health awareness, and foster a supportive community focused on resilience and emotional intelligence. This unique program not only develops students’ leadership and teamwork skills but also encourages them to take initiative in creating a more inclusive and emotionally supportive environment in their schools, making the WISH Club a cornerstone of our mission to nurture well-being and leadership among students.
WISH recognizes the critical role educators play in nurturing the social and emotional well-being of their students, which is why we offer specialized workshops aimed at empowering teachers with the necessary social-emotional skills. These workshops provide a safe space for educators to develop self-awareness, manage stress, and enhance communication, enabling them to authentically embody and integrate SEL values into their curriculum and classroom management. By participating, teachers not only invest in their own personal growth but also become pivotal in advancing a holistic educational experience, ensuring they and their students can thrive in a supportive and emotionally intelligent learning environment.
WISH recognizes the indispensable role families play as the first and most influential teachers in a child’s life, especially in nurturing their social and emotional learning (SEL). To empower this vital partnership, we offer specialized workshops and seminars tailored for parents and caregivers. These sessions are designed to deepen understanding of students’ mental health and well-being, providing families with effective strategies to support their children’s emotional growth at home. By fostering a collaborative relationship between school and home, our goal is to extend the principles of SEL beyond the classroom, enabling parents to actively contribute to their child’s holistic development. Through shared learning and support, WISH workshops equip families to create a nurturing environment where children can excel both personally and academically, reinforcing the foundation for a resilient and empathetic community.
WISH is excited to introduce our Conscious Leadership workshops, specifically designed for school administrators who aspire to transform their leadership approach and create a thriving educational environment. Conscious Leadership, a groundbreaking technique adopted by some of today’s most successful leaders, emphasizes radical responsibility, heightened self-awareness, and a shift from a ‘me’ to a ‘we’ culture within organizations. Our training sessions are tailored to empower administrators with the tools and insights needed to foster a supportive and collaborative atmosphere, where both faculty and students are encouraged to excel. By participating in our Conscious Leadership workshops, school leaders will learn to navigate the complexities of educational leadership with grace and effectiveness, ensuring their schools become exemplary models of unity, growth, and success.
