Recognition & Press
Chum Wellness in the news
Chum Wellness — formerly Mindo — has been recognised by the United Nations Development Programme and featured in Bangladesh’s leading newspapers for making mental-health care accessible, affordable and confidential.
UNDP Bangladesh
“Start-ups to take care of our mind and body” — UNDP Bangladesh, published with The Daily Star, features Chum (then Mindo) as an impactful start-up widening access to mental-health services.
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The Daily Star
Bangladesh’s largest-circulation English daily carried the story of founder Imrul Kayes building a mental-health platform to reach people who struggle to seek help.
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The Daily Observer
“Chum Wellness supports mental health digitally” — coverage of the rebrand from Mindo Health to Chum Wellness and the platform’s network of 50+ mental-health professionals.
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From Mindo to Chum Wellness
Chum Wellness began in 2018 as Mindo — a forum started by founder Imrul Kayes after losing a university senior to suicide, offering support to people going through difficult times. Over the years it grew from a personal charity effort into a full mental-health platform, and in December 2022 it rebranded as Chum Wellness.
Today Chum connects people across Bangladesh with 50+ licensed, credential-verified psychologists and counsellors — online nationwide, or in person in Dhaka. The mission has not changed since day one: make quality mental-health care accessible, affordable and confidential for everyone.
Recognised by
UNDP Youth Co:Lab
Chum was recognised through Youth Co:Lab, the largest youth social-entrepreneurship movement in Asia and the Pacific, co-created by UNDP and the Citi Foundation. The work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals 3 (Good Health and Well-being) and 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production).
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