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Jamyang Pelmo CORE VOLUNTEER
Healing Horizon
Jamyang Pelmo is a 20-year-old cheerful youth from Bhutan. She is also serving as the core volunteer of the M4M Volunteer Program 2023. She is currently a student doing a Bachelor’s in Food Science and Technology. Aside from her busy academic schedule, she likes to engage herself in activities that pique her interest. She loves volunteering and has taken up many roles till now, including being a member of the UN Adolescent Youth Advisory Panel, but aside from it all, “Mental health” is a very important and interesting area for her to explore. She has taken great interest in it after overcoming some obstacles herself and wishes to be there to help others in a society where mental health is still not given much importance.
Team members
ABRAR AHMED
CHADOR TENZIN RABGAY
SUMERA IQBAL SHAH
KARAN KHATRI REGMI
SUDIN THAPA
ABRAR AHMED
Meet Abrar Ahmed from Balochistan, Pakistan, a 19-year-old pursuing a Social Science degree at Lasbela University, Balochistan. For 7 years, he’s been an integral part of the youth-led nonprofit Welfare Association for New Generation (WANG), where he drives positive change as a creative storyteller. He’s passionately engaged in themes such as mental health, girls’ education, climate change, and technology. Additionally, as Creative Director at Wang Lab of Innovation (WALI), he’s shaping Balochistan’s first innovation lab to empower rural communities through technology. Abrar’s journey epitomizes youthful dedication to transformative impact.
– Nepal
CHADOR TENZIN RABGAY
Chador Tenzin Rabgay , 20 from Bhutan is a volunteer of the M4M volunteer program 2023. He is currently pursuing his degree on Bachelors of Commerce, in finance at Royal Thimphu College Bhutan and is also an active volunteer at Changjiji Youth Center. Mental health is super important in today’s world! It’s crucial to prioritize self-care and seek support when needed. After Joining M4M, Chador and his team the healing horizon reminds everyone that it’s okay to not be okay sometimes. They believe in every individual that they are special in their ways. With that, he is more encouraged to contribute to society and make an impact in individual life.
-Bhutan
SUMERA IQBAL SHAH
Sumera Iqbal Shah from Pakistan is 14 years old, and currently studying at Aga Khan Higher Secondary School, Kharadar. she was ambassador at Me For Myself where she had a great experience. She is also a member of 1000 girls, 1000 futures offered by the New York Academy of Sciences. She wants to experience new things and she wants to develop 21st-century skills. In her free time, she likes to play football, cricket, and table tennis. She is a sporty girl and has represented her school in several sports competitions. Lastly, she is an innovative thinker who thinks out of the book using her critical thinking skills.
-Pakistan
KARAN KHATRI REGMI
Karan Khatri Regmi from Nepal is a volunteer of the M4M volunteer Program 2023. As he pursues his dreams, he navigates the realm of academia in IT. With a heart that beats for more than just textbooks, Karan finds joy in exploring a multitude of interests i.e. tech, mental health, psychology, philosophy and so on. For him, mental health is more than just a topic, taking care of our minds is as important as taking care of our bodies, and he believes it’s something we all need to prioritize. Breaking the stigma and make sure everyone knows that they’re not alone in this journey.
-Nepal
SUDIN THAPA
Sudin Thapa, 18 from Nepal, is a core M4M Volunteer Program 2023 Batch-IV volunteer. He is a high school graduate planning to pursue his studies in a foreign country. He believes that mental health in today’s world is essential for building resilient individuals and communities capable of navigating the challenges of the modern age. During his free time, He was searching for a platform that contributes his time and skills to organizations that focus on mental health awareness, support, and education. He found M4M and through the M4M platform, he believes our contributions, no matter how modest, can make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals and communities.
-Nepal
DRONASHISH GOSWAMI CORE VOLUNTEER
Positive Beasts
Dronashish Goswami, 20 years old from India, has been a dedicated core volunteer of the M4M Volunteer Program 4.0 for 2023. He is currently pursuing Masters in Environmental Governance and Adaptation to Climate Change at the Estonian University of Life Sciences. Dronashish is a passionate advocate for mental health awareness and support. He has worked in various mental health and SRHR organisations like the Livenow Campaign, Y-PEER Bhutan and India Network and many other voluntary clubs. Having witnessed the challenges individuals face when dealing with mental health issues, Dronashish aims to empower others to openly discuss their struggles and seek help without stigma. Dronashish envisions a society where mental health is as prioritized as physical health, and he remains committed to driving change through his involvement in the M4M Volunteer program.
-India
Team members
RINCHEN CHODEN
RINCHEN CHODEN
Rinchen Choden is a law student in JSW School of law and she believes that mental health plays the utmost priority in a person’s day to day life so advocacy and awareness on its importance is crucial to change traditional mindsets.
-Bhutan
DIBYA DAHAL (CORE VOLUNTEER
Flaring Flamingo
Dibya Dahal is a passionate young woman who has been working as an advocate for mental health issues. She is currently pursuing Bachelors in Business Studies and works as a content writer.
-Nepal
Team members
PUSPA KHADKA
TSHERING CHODEN
PUSPA KHADKA
Pushpa Khadka is pursuing her bachelors in Law. She is actively involved in different organizations and promotes mental wellbeing through various platforms. She also believes in self healing and self love.
-Nepal
TSHERING CHODEN
My name is Tshering Choden. I am currently pursuing bachelors of law in Jigme Singye Wangchuck School of Law. I’m passionate about destigmatizing mental health issues and promoting proactive self-care.
-Bhutan
REMSHA KARIM CORE VOLUNTEER
Synergy Federation
Hello everyone! My name is Remsha karim. I am from Pakistan. I am currently working as core volunteer of team Synergy Federation ( group D). Let me tell you about my qualification I am pursuing a degree of BSCN from Aga khan university Pakistan. As a part of M4M program I think that we should openly talk about our mental health and we have to sort out mental health problems by discussing with each other .We should organize open discussions about mental health problems, it can help reduce the stigma and misconception surrounding mental illness. When people feel comfortable discussing their mental health, it becomes easier for others to understand and offer a solution. When mental health is openly discussed, people are more likely to seek help when they need it. I believe that through M4M platform we can bring a changes in the world and can help the people who are suffering from mental health problems.
-Pakistan
Team members
SHIBANI TAMANG
SONIYA RAI
Bushra kiran
TSHERING WANGCHUK
SHIBANI TAMANG
Miss Shibani Tamang is one of the volunteers of M4M Volunteer program 2023 from Nepal. Currently pursuing for bachelor degree in public health from Purbanchal university. She is very passionate about learning and exploring new things. She loves making new friends and love to hang up with them. As she believes that mental health is the one way to live the quality of life and for wellbeing of the individual, she is advocating for the mental health through her social media and among her peer group. She got connected to M4M to know more about mental health and to use this platform to reach more people. She is hopeful that this will be the one step to reach out large number of people.
-Nepal
SONIYA RAI
Miss Soniya Rai, from Nepal is pursuing bachelors in Public Health from Institute of Medicine, Tribhuvan University. She is honest and loves meeting and interacting with people. She is one of the volunteer of M4M Volunteer program 2023. She got to know that people’s mental health has remained as a submerged part of the iceberg and it has been neglected since years and years. In order to be healthy mental health should be given foremost priority. She got connected with M4M to know more about mental health for finding solutions and reaching people in needs. She is learning and hoping to learn more and more about mental health.
-Nepal
Bushra kiran
Miss Bushra kiran, from Pakistan is a volunteer of M4M Volunteer program 2023. She is pursuing a Bachelors of Science in nursing degree at AKU Karachi. She tends to cope well with challenges, enjoying meaningful relationships and engaging in activities she love. She believes that mental health is as important as physical health. Both aspects are interconnected and contribute to an individual’s overall well-being. Just like we take care of our bodies through exercise and proper nutrition, its crucial to care for our minds by managing stress, seeking support when needed and practicing self-care but many peoples ignore mental health and hesitate to talk about it due to stigma and lack of awareness. Through M4M platform she believes that she can make positive impact on society by raising awareness, open discussion, and reducing stigma.
-Pakistan
TSHERING WANGCHUK
Tshering Delkar, 21 from Bhutan is an avid advocate and a peer educator. She has been advocating for SRHR, mental health and other social issues. She believes that talking about mental health would be a gateway for the survivors of mental illnesses. Besides, she shares that M4M is the right platform where young individuals like them can enlighten themselves on mental health and about normalizing such subjects.
-Bhutan
SUSHMA ADHIKARI CORE VOLUNTEER
Impact Initiators
Sushma Adhikari, Nepal,core volunteer for M4M. She is a law student currently pursuing her academics in BALLB.
She has seen mental health issues as potential threats to happy life.She believes that youth like her can aware the people about these issues and break any barriers that comes along the way.
Team members
UMA POUDEL
Suyesha Pandey
UMA POUDEL
Uma Poudel, 22, from Nepal is a volunteer of M4M volunteer program 2023. I’m a law student and currently pursuing Bachelor degree in law (BALLB). Mental health is an emerging topic but not everyone undrestood the importance of mental health and its effects. And those people suffering from mental health problem are not able to express themselves or share what they feel . So I believe that we can bring change the perspective towards mental health and make a world a better place to live.
-Nepal
Suyesha Pandey
Suyesha Pandey, 20, from Nepal is a volunteer of M4M Volunteer Program 2023. She is an undergraduate public health student. Mental health is one of the crucial areas of the healthcare that is stigmatized, particularly in developing countries like Nepal. Through the M4M platform, by involving herself in this volunteering she learned various things regarding mental health and how to reduce or overcome mental illness issues. She believes she can bring positive impacts in society by implementing her learnings and making people talk freely about it among each other without any hesitation.
KINLEY WANGMO CORE VOLUNTEER
Healing Hearts
Kinley Wangmo, 23, hailing from Bhutan, is a core volunteer/volunteer of M4M Volunteer Program 4.0. As an assistant counsellor at one of the schools in Bhutan, she dedicates her efforts to enhancing the mental well-being of students. In a world where mental health issues continue to rise, Kinley recognizes the importance of open conversations and support systems. Through the M4M volunteer program, she believes one can foster a society where individuals can openly discuss and address mental health concerns, ultimately making a positive impact on the community at large.
-Bhutan
Team members
SONIA MEHRAJ
ANUSKA ADHIKARI
SONIA MEHRAJ
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Sonia Mehraj is from Pakistan. Mental health has never been given importance or attention in our society, and there is a stigma associated with mental health that prevents people from seeking help or proper treatment. As a young guider, I want to change the negative perceptions surrounding mental health, so that mental health issues are regarded with the same importance as any other physical health issues, and receiving treatment for them is encouraged.
-Pakistan
ANUSKA ADHIKARI
Anuska Adhikari, a 22-year-old hailing from Nepal, stands as a dedicated core volunteer of the M4M Volunteer Program in 2023. While actively contributing to her role as a volunteer for the M4M Volunteer Program, Anuska enjoys modeling as a cherished hobby. Anuska is also diligently pursuing her Bachelor’s degree in computer science in the United States. Her journey is intertwined with the pressing issue of mental health stigma, a challenge she herself has faced in her past. Growing up, Anuska grappled with mental health concerns, often shying away from discussing them due to the prevailing societal stigma. She firmly believes that just as we promptly seek medical help for physical illnesses, mental health issues should receive the same level of attention and care. Through her involvement with M4M, Anuska endeavors to be a catalyst for change, striving to break down the barriers surrounding mental health. Her mission is to shed light on the importance of nurturing our mental well-being with the same dedication and urgency as our physical health, ultimately advocating for a more compassionate and supportive world for those facing mental health challenges.
-Nepal
Nisha Koirala CORE VOLUNTEER
Flowers of Hope
Nisha Koirala is a bright young and hardworking Law student, studying at National Law College- Nepal. Far as long as she remembers, Nisha has always been passionate about learning Mental health problems and spreading mental health awareness. She has been participating in various mental health programs and through her outstanding leadership, she plans to continue spreading and flourishing mental health awareness in future too.
-Nepal
Team members
TAMANA ALKOZAY
TAMANA ALKOZAY
Tamana Alkozay, 24-year-old Afghanistan,Volunteer for M4M. She has graduated from business and administration institute and is continuing her studies online at Coventry University UK, in the field people management skills.
Tamana is of the opinion that the health of other parts of the human body is important, but the mental health of a person is also very important, even if it is a person at any age, then attention should be paid, and she says that as a young person, I consider it my human duty to To inform people about mental health.
-Afghanistan
SUSHMITA MAJHI CORE VOLUNTEER
Chosen Ones
Ms Sushmita Majhi from Nepal with a Bachelor
‘ Degree in Arts majoring in Journalism and Major English
along with Social Work. I
improvise to take the best care of Mental Health.
Team members
ABDULLAH KHAN
BINITA KHARAL
ABDULLAH KHAN
Mr ABDULLAH KHAN is From Afghanistan he works as a volunteer in Y PEER Afghanistan and provides education and public awareness to the youth in various health, educational, social and cultural activities. He wants to work with the help of the M4M family by using his experience and Knowledge.
-Afghanistan
BINITA KHARAL
Binita Kharal,22 from Nepal is a core volunteer of M4M volunteer program 2022 and 2023.She is a student and is currently persuing her bachelors in Public Health.In the world where mental health is more important than ever,Binita believs that improving mental health through regular exercise and physical activity is a well established and effective approach.She hopes individuals to engage in regular gym workouts and exercises in order to bring positive change in their overall being.Through M4M,Binita believe she can atleast motivate individuals to exercise for the purpose of improving their mental health.
-Nepal
ZOHRA MOQBAL CORE VOLUNTEER
Enlightened minds
Zohra Moqbal from Afghanistan is a corevolunteer of M4M volunteer program .She is graduated from Shaikh Zayeed University. Mental health refers to a person’s overall psychological well-being. It encompasses a person’s emotional, social, and psychological state. Good mental health means that a person is able to cope with the normal stresses of life, maintain healthy relationships, and function effectively in daily activities. Mental health can be affected by various factors such as genetics, environment, life experiences, and physical health. Mental health problems can range from mild anxiety or depression to severe disorders such as schizophrenia or bipolar disorder. It is important to seek professional help if one is experiencing mental health problems as they can have a significant impact on a person’s quality of life.
-Afghanistan
Team members
SHAFAQ GULFAM
SHAFAQ GULFAM
I am Shafaq Gulfam from Pakistan. Currently I am working as a Hospital
Pharmacist. Basically I interact with different types of patients, many of
them don’t show compliance to medications use as they are suffering
from some mental health issue. I used to counsel them regarding
medication use and guide them that ups and downs are the part of life
so they should not take stress. Through M4M campaign I tried to learn
more about mental health issues and remedies and I worked on many
assignments and gained confidence regarding patients counselling. I
consider this program a beneficial tool to inculcate creativity and
happiness in people mind. As I believe life becomes beautiful when you
help or serve others.
Sanjay Panthi CORE VOLUNTEER
Psyche Junction
Sanjay Panthi from Nepal is a core volunteer of M4M Volunteer program 2023. He is a devoted youth human rights and climate defender. He is pursuing his bachelor degree in social work major in psychogy. Mental health has become an increasingly important topic as people around the world keep facing problems mentally and are unable to express themselves. Through M4M, Sanjay hopes & believes that he can make an impact in the society and change the scenario of mental health such that people can freely talk about it. His commitment is not just rhetoric but is backed by his constant pursuit of knowledge expansion.
-Nepal
DECHEN WANGCHUK CORE VOLUNTEER
Team Lovers
Dechen Wangchuk is a Core-Volunteer for this cohort of M4M Volunteering Program 4.0. He is a passionate Youth advocate and certified peer-educator from Bhutan. He is currently pursuing his final year in Food Science and Technology at College of Natural Resources. Dechen’s endeavor with Me for Myself begin when he first joined 7th batch of E-course on Mental Health and prior to joining the program he has been advocate for mental health through in the spectrum of adolescents’ Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights. He is now interning at Y-PEER Asia-Pacific Center in a remote-based.
He strongly believes that mental is a cross-cutting issues with every aspect of life and giving attention it would be the first and foremost thing to address it. His upbringing in the society where mental health was given the least priority and misunderstood as an indicator of individuals weakness, finds this space a like-minded volunteers to creatively advocate the diverse audience. Dechen expressed that “The overall experience had profound impact on how I view mental problems and educate myself to be okay to be vulnerable, sensitive and emotionally weaker as well as got in-hand experience to develop ideas into informative content. Aside from mental health, I was able to connect with numerous international friends with whom I will keep exploring ways to address mental health.
-Bhutan
Team members
ERUM NADIR
ISHRAT KHATOON
ERUM NADIR
I’m Erum Nadir, a 22-year-old pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing and Midwifery at Aga Khan University in Karachi, Pakistan. My passion lies in diverse areas of life. As the Founder and President of a youth empowerment NGO, I’m dedicated to improving the lives of those in remote areas of Pakistan. I express my thoughts and promote positivity through my Instagram blog. Collaborating with international organizations, I strive to make a meaningful impact in people’s lives, particularly focusing on mental wellness. My journey has included active participation in various mental wellness campaigns.
-Pakistan
ISHRAT KHATOON
Ishrat khatoon is a highly-motivated and incredible graduated Nursing professional from Nepal Currently, she is a nursing instructor at Nursing college. She is pretty Passionate in youth engagement, she has participated in international conferences as a youth representative from Nepal, being as youth leader of Child right ambassador in Denmark. Ishrat believes that maintaining good mental health is the spiritual key for each individual. Her life mission is, ” To spread shinning sparkle of good mental health before stepping up”. therefore it is significant to be peaceful with mental as well as physical health.
-Nepal