Me For Myself

10/08/2025

As part of our M4M Monthly Series 📅, we hosted a powerful session on “Indigenous Wellbeing & Mental Health, and the Importance of Indigenous Healing Practices” on 9th August 2025.

The session was presented by Safal Lama – a q***r disability rights activist with an Indigenous background and a mental health practitioner from Nepal 🇳🇵 with deep knowledge of traditional healing systems and a healing-centered approach.

Moderated by Ms. Situ Shrestha Technically supported by Aadesh Sangraula and the M4M Monthly Series Team – Sandip Paul & Jamyang Pelmo.

In recognition of International Youth Day and International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples, both of which celebrate local knowledge 📚 and empowerment ✊, we honored how Indigenous knowledge systems, lived experiences, and the powerful role of cultural healing support mental wellbeing.

👏 A heartfelt thank you to all participants for your active engagement, and congratulations to the team 🎉 for leading such an impactful session! Together, we continue to advocate for mental health awareness and holistic wellbeing.

YPEER Asia Pacific Center -Ypeer AP

07/08/2025

🙏✨ Grateful to be part of the Regional Campaign: “The Power of Sign for SRHR” organized by Disabilities2030 and YPEER-Nepal during the 4th Deaf National Training of Trainers (NTOT) on Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) and Peer Education, held from 11–13 July 2025 in Kathmandu, Nepal. 🧏‍♀️📚

🗓️ On July 12, the second day of the training, our dedicated M4M Core members from Nepal, Mr. Aadesh Sangraula and Ms. Acharya, conducted a powerful session on mental health and well-being, highlighting its vital importance. 🧠💚

A heartfelt thank you to our dearest AwNu Shrestha for believing in the M4M Core team and making us part of this impactful journey. Gratitude also to Šítu Šhrestha , Bhagyashree Bista , our incredible sign language interpreters Mr. Prakhyat Maharjan and Mr. Dinesh Shrestha, and the entire organizing team for their support and coordination. 🤝🫶

👥 The NTOT brought together 25 deaf youth for three days of inclusive, accessible, and empowering sessions centered on SRHR and peer education. The overall training was led by two outstanding deaf trainers, Mr. Ghan Bahadur Thapa and Ms. Lasta Maharjan, with valuable contributions from dedicated non-deaf trainer Bhagyashree Bist. 🌍🧏

🙌 We extend our deepest thanks to the amazing YPEER-Nepal/Working Group on Disabilities and 2030 Agenda team and the YPEER Asia Pacific Center -Ypeer AP for their hard work and commitment in making this event successful.

We are also grateful for the support from: National Federation of the Deaf Nepal (NDFN), YPEER Asia Pacific Center -Ypeer AP (Y-PEER AP), UNFPA Asia and the Pacific, Robert Carr Fund, The Packard Foundation. Your contributions made this initiative possible and meaningful. 🌟

06/08/2025

Working Group on Disabilities and 2030 Agenda YPEER-Nepal YPEER Asia Pacific Center -Ypeer AP

05/08/2025

How do indigenous communities understand mental health and healing? What does well-being look like beyond Western frameworks? And why is it important to center traditional practices today?

Join us and explore the topic in our session titles—Indigenous Wellbeing and Mental Health, and the Importance of Indigenous Healing Practices 🌿

This International Youth Month, join us for a conversation that honors indigenous knowledge systems, lived experiences, and the powerful role of cultural healing in supporting mental wellbeing.
The session also coincides with Indigenous Peoples Day (August 9), intersecting with Q***r Pride Month (June) and Disability Pride Month (July). Throughout the session, we aim to bring together these interwoven themes to create space for a meaningful and integrated reflection.

The session will be led by Safal Lama (They/them), a q***r disability rights activist with an Indigenous background, who is also a mental health practitioner with deep knowledge systems and a healing-centered approach.

📅 Date: Saturday, 9th August 2025
⏰ Time: 2:00 PM Bangkok Time onwards
📍 Platform: Zoom (link will be shared after registration)
🔗 Register here: https://bit.ly/m4mmonthlyseriesyr2025 or simply scan the QR code :)

YPEER Asia Pacific Center -Ypeer AP

Let’s talk about care that’s rooted, radical, and real.

29/07/2025

Call for National Membership: Working Group on Disabilities and 2030 Agenda

The Working Group on Disabilities and 2030 Agenda is excited to announce its inaugural call for national membership! We are inviting individuals from all countries who are passionate about and interested in contributing to disabilities and development issues to apply.

This is a unique opportunity to shape global efforts and contribute your expertise to crucial discussions and initiatives.

Applications are open until August 17, 2025.

Apply now: www.tiny.cc/member2030

"Call for National Membership: Working Group on Disabilities and 2030 Agenda"

The Working Group on Disabilities and 2030 Agenda (Disabilities2030) is excited to announce its inaugural call for national membership! We are inviting individuals from all countries who are passionate about and interested in contributing to disabilities and development issues to apply.

Individuals who had received our trainings as well as other individuals can apply.

This is a unique opportunity to shape global efforts and contribute your expertise to crucial discussions and initiatives.

Applications are open until August 17, 2025.

Apply now: www.tiny.cc/member2030

25/07/2025

The Asia-Pacific Regional Strategic Plan for Young Key Populations (2025–2030) is launched !!

Youth LEAD , Youth Voices Count, Inc., YPEER Asia Pacific Center -Ypeer AP have officially launched the Asia-Pacific Regional Strategic Plan for Young Key Populations (YKPs) 2025–2030, marking a pivotal step forward in advancing health, human rights, and youth leadership across the region.
This bold new strategy outlines 6 urgent priorities to transform health, rights, and leadership across the region.

🔗 Dive into the details and read the full statement on our website:
https://www.youthleadap.org/news-updates/regional-youth-networks-launch-asia-pacific-strategic-plan-young-key-populations?fbclid=IwY2xjawLwGdFleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFFTnNJZVRLQ1FvU2dWeUVzAR65l7LaorXVfdAvP0eqUVKzaqSq8Fgx4km-yEqpGt9GqRIGoZfPqCuSeAx9Gw_aem_HX9qKEfQSEx8sLcobo_ukQ

17/07/2025

On behalf of Me For Myself (M4M), & YPEER Asia Pacific Center our team member Fura Sherpa represented the organization at the “Denver START One Day 2025 Conference: Shared Systems, Connected Solutions held on Thursday, June 26, 2025”.

It was a valuable learning experience to gain deeper insight into the Denver START program at Rocky Mountain Human Services (RMHS), which offers timely and accessible crisis mental health care for children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) in Denver, USA . The conference highlighted the urgent need for appropriate mental health support, as individuals with I/DD often face misdiagnosis or under-diagnosis of their mental health or behavioral challenges. We extend our sincere thanks to RMHS for this meaningful opportunity.

Serpa Fùra,
YPEER Asia Pacific Center -Ypeer AP

11/07/2025

This year’s theme “Empowering young people to create the families they want in a fair and hopeful world” reminds us that when youth are informed, supported, and empowered, they can build the future they envision.
Let’s work together to create a world where every young person has the right and the means to choose freely.



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Working Group on Disabilities and 2030 Agenda

10/06/2025

As part of our monthly series, we held a session on "Digital Wellness: Balancing Screen Time and Mental Health". The session was presented by Saika Sarwar from Bangladesh, and technically supported by our M4M Monthly Series team: Sandip K Paul and Aadesh Sangraula. The session took place on 31st May 2025.

In today’s hyper-connected world, digital tools have become deeply embedded in our daily routine from studying and working to socializing and relaxing. While these technologies offer convenience and connectivity, excessive screen time and digital overload can lead to increased stress, anxiety, disrupted sleep, and feelings of isolation.

That’s why digital wellness is more important than ever. This session focused on how we can build healthier relationships with our devices, recognize the signs of digital fatigue, and develop habits that support our mental and emotional well-being. From mindful usage to setting boundaries, small changes in our digital behavior can lead to significant improvements in our overall health.

👏 A huge thank you to all the participants for their active engagement, and congratulations to the team for successfully leading this impactful session! Together, we continue to advocate for mental health awareness and well-being 💙🌍

YPEER Asia Pacific Center -Ypeer AP

05/06/2025

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This World Environment Day 2025, Y-PEER Bangladesh urges a deeper reflection on the hidden casualties of climate change. As environmental hazards escalate, it's often women and girls who bear the heaviest burden.

Our artwork depicts a grim reality: compromised access to clinics, unsafe conditions, and a severe lack of essential health services, including SRHR and menstrual hygiene management. These are not just inconveniences; they are threats to life, health, and fundamental human rights.

We must build a future where environmental sustainability and gender equality go hand-in-hand. True climate resilience ensures that the health and rights of women and girls are protected, especially in times of crisis.

What steps can we take, collectively and individually, to address this critical intersection?

09/04/2025

Shiwani Dhakal is an undergrad student studying public health :) Best wishes

08/04/2025

Congratulations to the winners of 2024 Asia Pacific Youth of the Year.

The Youth of the Year is selected annually by the YPEER Asia Pacific Center and Partners through an open call, established in loving memory of YPEER AP peer educator, Ms. Reaksa Rom.

Winners: Mandira Shrestha (Nepal) and Sarfaraz Ali (Pakistan)

YPEER Asia Pacific Center -Ypeer AP
Working Group on Disabilities and 2030 Agenda
Youth LEAD
Me For Myself