Mindy introduces new online academy
Dhaka, Bangladesh â June 12, 2025 Mindy, a youth-led initiative dedicated to advancing mental health support and education, proudly announces the launch of the Mindy Online Academyâa digital platform designed to build capacity among Mindyâs internal team through structured training in mental health literacy, emotional support, and peer-led interventions. Currently available to Mindy’s internal team of youth volunteers and staff, the platform is part of a broader effort to professionalize and strengthen community-based mental health support across Bangladesh. Over time, the academy will expand to offer public access, enabling youth, educators, and community members to learn foundational mental health skills, including Mental Health First Aid (MHFA), active listening, resilience building, and peer support strategies. The initiative is made possible through the support of the UNESCO x SEVENTEEN Global Youth Grant Scheme, under the #GoingTogether campaign, which recognized Mindy as one of 100 outstanding youth-led projects globally working to address critical social challenges. Rehanuz Zaman, Founder & CEO of Mindy said –âWeâve done these for years, and now weâre making those resources more accessible, scalable, and sustainable through technology. Starting with our own team ensures we build a strong foundation of well-prepared changemakers, before opening it to the public later this year.â The Mindy Online Academy features self-paced, mobile-friendly courses, interactive learning modules, and certification opportunities. The initial modules are focused on building internal team membersâ skills in emotional support, peer crisis response, and youth leadership in mental health spaces. As Bangladesh continues to face a shortage of mental health professionals and significant stigma around mental health, Mindyâs youth-driven model presents an innovative solution grounded in community, education, and empowerment. An anonymous listener at Mindy, shared –âAs a young person working in the mental health field, I often wished for structured training that was relevant and relatable. The Online Academy fills that gap. Itâs exciting to know that weâre building something that starts with usâbut will soon be a resource for so many others.â The Mindy team plans to release public-facing modules by the end of 2025, with particular focus on young people ages 14â25. Future courses will be available in both Bangla and English and will include certification to support peer-led interventions in schools, communities, and youth organizations. About MindyMindy is a youth-led organization based in Bangladesh committed to making mental health support accessible, stigma-free, and community-driven. Through education, peer support, and advocacy, Mindy empowers youth to lead mental health change from within their communities. Mindy is currently implementing the Mind First Project, a national initiative to train youth in mental health first aid, supported by the UNESCO x SEVENTEEN Global Youth Grant Scheme. __Press & Media WingMindypress@mindybd.com