Bargad invites applications for the Youth Mental Health Network under the project:
“Building the ecosystem for youth mental health and wellbeing in Pakistan.”
Network size
- 300 youth members in total
- 100 from Punjab
- 100 from Sindh
- 100 from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Project timeline
- October 2025 to September 2027
What you’ll gain
- Training on mental health awareness and advocacy
- Peer learning and safe discussion spaces
- Opportunities to influence services and policies
Eligibility
- Age: 18–26 years
- City: Lahore, Karachi, or Peshawar
- Permanent resident or living in the city for education/work for the next 2 years
- Able to attend all in-person and online workshops across the project period
- Willing to design or support youth-led mental health advocacy
- Comfortable discussing mental health respectfully in group settings
- Commit to diversity, inclusion, and open dialogue
Youth from marginalized groups are encouraged to apply
- Ethnic minority
- Religious minority
- Youth with disability
- Rural or underprivileged background
Your commitment
- Full voluntary participation (Oct 2025–Sept 2027)
- Active involvement in workshops, activities, and advocacy initiatives
- Respect for diversity and shared learning
How to apply
- Complete all sections carefully
- Incomplete applications will not be considered
Deadline for applications:
- 10 January 2026
Next steps
- Shortlisted applicants will be contacted for the next stage
To Apply
Please Click on the link: https://forms.gle/xfVvXgDwdKRsJHDT6
For Queries
Hussain Sajjad Hashmi
Project Coordinator
