Awareness
We create mental health awareness content for young people, parents, and schools.
Mental health awareness for young minds
Brightwave Initiative
A youth-focused platform spreading awareness about mental health, psychology, emotional well-being, and the stories young people often keep inside.
30k
BDT prize pool for Season 1
50
shortlisted writers become The Brightwave 50
6-8
writings planned for each weekly issue
2
junior and senior student categories
What Brightwave does
Brightwave is not only an event page. It is an awareness platform where stories, resources, campaigns, and future digital tools work together.
Stories
We help students express pressure, hope, fear, identity, and growth through writing.
Weekly Issues
Selected articles, stories, posters, and youth voices are gathered into Brightwave Journal.
Mind Wave
We are building an AI-powered awareness app to help young people understand emotions and stress.
Featured campaign
Your Story, Your Voice
A national storytelling journey where students write, reflect, speak, and get heard.
- Prize Pool: 30,000 BDT
- Top 50 Shortlist
- Video Storytelling Round
- Publication Opportunity
- Certificates + Digital Badges
Not just a competition.
Participants choose a theme, write a 700-1,200 word story, join weekly reflection prompts, and may become part of The Brightwave 50 before the final video round.
Why this matters
Many young people in Bangladesh grow up with pressure, comparison, silence, and emotional confusion. Brightwave exists to make mental health conversations more normal, honest, and easier to understand.
Brightwave Journal
Stories, articles, reflections, and awareness pieces from young voices.
Mind Wave
An upcoming AI-powered awareness app for emotions, stress, habits, and reflection.
Resources
Simple mental health awareness material for students, parents, and schools.
Your voice can become part of Brightwave.
Start with the story competition, stay for the journal, the community, and the future of Mind Wave.