Actionist Foundation is a not-for-profit organization working to promote mental health awareness and mental well-being in Bangladesh. Broadly the organization works to gather students, the youth and the professionals to openly discuss the issue and create awareness regarding both. Since 2019, it is committed to establishing impact-driven & lasting welfare in society by ensuring equitable opportunities for people from all spheres of life. Currently, the organization is actively working towards raising awareness regarding mental health, as people are slowly shifting their mindset about openly discussing, addressing and accepting the matter.
Drug Addiction & Suicide Prevention: Role of Mental Wellbeing in Women Empowerment
Date: 17th September 2023
Location: R C Majumder Arts Auditorium, University of Dhaka
Event Guest List
- Chief Guest: Dr. Shamsul Alam Mohon, State Minister of Planning
- Special Guest: Tarana Halim, Former State Minister of Information
- Keynote Speaker: Dr. Mahjabeen Haque, Professor, Department of Educational and Counseling Psychology, University of Dhaka
- Panel Moderator: Dr. Naima Nigar, Asst. Professor, University of Dhaka
Panel Member: Nobonita Chowdhury, Director, GJD & Preventing Violence Against Women Initiative, BRAC - Panel Member: Abeer Rajbeen, Marketing Lead, The Coca-cola Company, Bangladesh
