“Where My Voice Reached”
A showcase of media features that highlight my work with Project Talk Hope and youth mental health advocacy.
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Featured Article – Rotary International
Featured Article – Rotary International
Breaking the silence: Interact project supports mental health in Bangladesh
19 November 2024
Written by Suhana Rahman Shukonna, Past President of Interact Club of Dhaka and Coordinator, Project Talk Hope
“When a senior volunteer from our community tragically took their own life… This loss became the catalyst for the creation of Project Talk Hope…”
This heartfelt article highlights Suhana’s leadership in founding a youth-run mental health platform, reaching students across Dhaka, Cumilla, Gazipur, and Sylhet.
🔗 Read the full article on Rotary 360 →
Global Recognition – Rotary Unley Bulletin
Global Recognition – Rotary Unley Bulletin
Posted by Rotary Club of Unley Inc. in their December 2024 bulletin, Suhana’s Rotary 360 article was shared with an international audience, bringing her message of youth mental health to clubs in Australia >> Read Article
KidsRights Feature – Youth Volunteer Highlight
KidsRights Feature – Youth Volunteer Highlight
KidsRights Foundation recognized Suhana’s dedication to building peer support networks and offering guidance through Project Talk Hope.
They praised her for empowering teenagers to speak up and support each other during emotional crisis .
View Suhana’s profile on KidsRights – Young Changemaker →
EM News – International Feature (Hong Kong)
EM News – International Feature (Hong Kong)
A Young Changemaker’s Journey in Emotional Empowerment
EM News (Hong Kong) | Published: June 2025
This article highlights the inspiring journey of Suhana Rahman Shukonna, a 15-year-old mental health advocate from Bangladesh, who turned a moment of tragedy into a nationwide movement for youth emotional well-being. The feature explores her leadership in founding Project Talk Hope, her recognition in South Asia’s Rotary circles, and her nomination for the International Children's Peace Prize 2024.
German Bangla News 24 – National Media Feature (Bengali)
German Bangla News 24 – National Media Feature (Bengali)
সুহানা: স্কুলভিত্তিক মানসিক স্বাস্থ্য সচেতনতায় কিশোরী নেত্রী
📍 German Bangla News 24 | Published: April 2025
In this Bengali-language news feature, Suhana Rahman Shukonna is recognized as a rising teen leader in Bangladesh’s mental health movement. The article covers her efforts through Project Talk Hope, focusing on emotional education in schools, peer support, and suicide prevention awareness campaigns. The feature highlights her vision of building a generation that listens with empathy.
New York Bangla – International Bengali Media Feature (USA)
New York Bangla – International Bengali Media Feature (USA)
সাহসী কিশোরী সুহানা: স্কুলে মানসিক স্বাস্থ্য সচেতনতায় 'টক হোপ'
New York Bangla – Sarabangla Section | Published: March 2025
This article from New York Bangla, a major US-based Bangladeshi news outlet, spotlights Suhana Rahman Shukonna’s initiative to promote mental health awareness in secondary schools through her project, Talk Hope. The feature outlines her community-based workshops, school campaigns, and recognition as a teen leader making impact beyond borders. It also notes her nomination for the International Children's Peace Prize 2024.
NTV Digital (Television Feature – National Broadcast)
NTV Digital (Television Feature – National Broadcast)
সুহানা ও টক হোপ: স্কুলে মানসিক স্বাস্থ্য সচেতনতায় কিশোরীর সাহসী পদক্ষেপ
NTV Digital (Bangladesh) | Video Feature
In this nationally aired segment, NTV Digital spotlights Suhana Rahman Shukonna and her school-based mental health initiative, Project Talk Hope. The video captures Suhana’s school campaigns, peer counseling, and the voice of a generation speaking out against silence around suicide and emotional struggle.
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Desh News BD – Online Feature
Desh News BD – Online Feature
সুহানা রহমান শুকন্যা আন্তর্জাতিক শিশু শান্তি পুরস্কারের জন্য মনোনীত
Desh News BD (Bangladesh) | Published: October 2024
In this feature from Desh News BD, teen changemaker Suhana Rahman Shukonna is honored for her nomination to the International Children’s Peace Prize 2024. The article praises her leadership in founding Project Talk Hope, which offers youth-led emotional support and suicide prevention campaigns in schools throughout Bangladesh.
Award Nomination Highlights
Naya Diganta
Suhana Rahman Shukonna & Minhazul Abedin Jisan nominated for International Children’s Peace Prize 2025
📍 Dhaka | Published: October 2025
Suhana (16) and her younger brother Minhazul (14) have been nominated for the prestigious International Children’s Peace Prize 2025. Suhana leads Project Talk Hope, a youth-led initiative on mental health awareness and suicide prevention, while Minhazul advocates for children’s rights and gender equality. Their achievements highlight a historic moment for Bangladesh, as siblings from the same family receive international recognition together.
EM News – Peace Prize Nomination Coverage (International Feature)
EM News – Peace Prize Nomination Coverage (International Feature)
Suhana Rahman Shukonna nominated for International Children’s Peace Prize 2024
📍 EM News (Hong Kong) | Published: June 2025
This global news article celebrates the nomination of Suhana Rahman Shukonna for the prestigious International Children’s Peace Prize 2024 for her work in youth mental health awareness. Recognized for founding Project Talk Hope and coordinating school-based interventions, Suhana is described as one of the youngest changemakers in South Asia leading emotional empowerment from within her own peer group.
The Daily Asian Age – National English Daily Feature
The Daily Asian Age – National English Daily Feature
Suhana Rahman Sukanya nominated for International Peace Award
The Daily Asian Age (Bangladesh) | Published: 07 October 2024
In this feature from Bangladesh’s English daily The Asian Age, Suhana Rahman Shukonna is recognized for her groundbreaking work in youth mental health awareness through Project Talk Hope. The article highlights her nomination for the International Children’s Peace Prize 2024, commending her school-based leadership and Rotary-driven humanitarian contributions.
Kaler Kantho – National Print & Online Feature (Bangla)
Kaler Kantho – National Print & Online Feature (Bangla)
আন্তর্জাতিক শিশু শান্তি পুরস্কারের মনোনয়ন পেলেন কিশোরী সুহানা
Kaler Kantho (Bangladesh) | Published: 6 October 2024
One of Bangladesh’s leading dailies, Kaler Kantho, published this impactful Bengali-language report highlighting the remarkable journey of Suhana Rahman Shukonna. The article shares her mental health activism through Project Talk Hope, her leadership in Interact, and the emotional motivation behind her work. It also confirms her nomination for the International Children’s Peace Prize 2024, making her a role model for teenage changemakers in the region.
Comillar Kagoj – Local Media Feature (Cumilla)
Comillar Kagoj – Local Media Feature (Cumilla)
কুমিল্লার কিশোরী সুহানা আন্তর্জাতিক শান্তি পুরস্কারের মনোনয়ন পেলেন
Comillar Kagoj (Bangladesh) | Published: October 2024
This report from Comillar Kagoj, a leading regional newspaper, celebrates the nomination of Suhana Rahman Shukonna, a proud daughter of Cumilla, for the International Children's Peace Prize 2024. The article highlights her journey as the founder of Project Talk Hope, and her school-based mental health initiatives that have inspired youth across Bangladesh.
Kalbela – National Feature (Bangla Daily)
Kalbela – National Feature (Bangla Daily)
আন্তর্জাতিক পুরস্কারে কুমিল্লার কিশোরী সুহানা
Kalbela (Bangladesh) | Published: October 2024
In this widely circulated Bangla daily, Kalbela reports on the inspirational story of Suhana Rahman Shukonna, a teenager from Cumilla whose initiative Project Talk Hope is raising awareness about youth mental health across schools. The article highlights her nomination for the International Children’s Peace Prize 2024, applauding her courage to lead conversations around suicide prevention and emotional support at such a young age
Protidiner Sangbad – National Bangla Daily Feature
Protidiner Sangbad – National Bangla Daily Feature
আন্তর্জাতিক পুরস্কারের মনোনয়নে কিশোরী সুহানা
Protidiner Sangbad (Bangladesh) | Published: October 2024
Protidiner Sangbad, one of Bangladesh’s leading national newspapers, published this feature highlighting the nomination of Suhana Rahman Shukonna for the International Children’s Peace Prize 2024. The article honors her role as a mental health advocate and the founder of Project Talk Hope, a youth-driven initiative working in schools to raise awareness on emotional well-being and suicide prevention.
Alokito Bangladesh – National Print Edition Feature
Alokito Bangladesh – National Print Edition Feature
সুহানা রহমান শুকন্যা মনোনীত আন্তর্জাতিক শিশু শান্তি পুরস্কারের জন্য
Alokito Bangladesh (Bangladesh) | Published: October 2024
This feature in the respected Bangladeshi newspaper Alokito Bangladesh covers the inspiring story of Suhana Rahman Shukonna, who has been nominated for the International Children’s Peace Prize 2024. The article celebrates her leadership in mental health awareness through Project Talk Hope, highlighting her grassroots initiatives across schools in Dhaka, Cumilla, and beyond.
Jaijaidin – National Print Feature
Jaijaidin – National Print Feature
আন্তর্জাতিক শিশু শান্তি পুরস্কারে মনোনয়ন পেলেন কিশোরী সুহানা
Jaijaidin (Bangladesh) | Published: October 2024
In this feature by Jaijaidin, a leading national daily in Bangladesh, Suhana Rahman Shukonna is highlighted for her growing influence as a teenage mental health advocate. The report shares her nomination for the International Children’s Peace Prize 2024, detailing her initiative Project Talk Hope and her role in breaking the stigma around emotional well-being and suicide prevention in schools.
Daily Inqilab – National Feature (Bangladesh)
Daily Inqilab – National Feature (Bangladesh)
আন্তর্জাতিক শিশু শান্তি পুরস্কারের জন্য কিশোরী সুহানার মনোনয়ন
Daily Inqilab (Bangladesh) | Published: October 2024
In this national media report by Daily Inqilab, teen mental health advocate Suhana Rahman Shukonna is featured for her nomination to the International Children's Peace Prize 2024. The article highlights her leadership behind Project Talk Hope, a school-based awareness program focused on suicide prevention and emotional education among adolescents in Bangladesh.
Dhaka Tribune Bangla – National Media Feature
Dhaka Tribune Bangla – National Media Feature
আন্তর্জাতিক শিশু শান্তি পুরস্কারের জন্য মনোনীত হলেন কিশোরী সুহানা
Dhaka Tribune Bangla | Published: October 2024
In this feature from Dhaka Tribune Bangla, Suhana Rahman Shukonna is recognized for her exceptional contribution to mental health awareness among adolescents through Project Talk Hope. The article highlights her selection as a nominee for the International Children's Peace Prize 2024, praising her courage, leadership, and ability to inspire action from within her generation.
Bulletin News 24 – Youth-Led Impact Feature
Bulletin News 24 – Youth-Led Impact Feature
সারাদেশে প্রসারিত হচ্ছে 'টক হোপ'–এর মানসিক স্বাস্থ্য কার্যক্রম
Bulletin News 24 (Bangladesh) | Published: October 2024
In this coverage by Bulletin News 24, Suhana Rahman Shukonna is praised for her bold leadership in mental health awareness through her initiative Project Talk Hope. The article documents the growing presence of the project across districts in Bangladesh, and how it is empowering teenagers to talk about their emotions and support each other through peer-based advocacy.
Daily Janakantha – National Feature
Daily Janakantha – National Feature
আন্তর্জাতিক শান্তি পুরস্কারে মনোনয়ন পেলেন কিশোরী সুহানা
Daily Janakantha (Bangladesh) | Published: October 2024
In this national feature by Daily Janakantha, rising changemaker Suhana Rahman Shukonna is highlighted for her outstanding youth activism and nomination for the International Children’s Peace Prize 2024. The article discusses her initiative Project Talk Hope, which provides school-based emotional support and suicide prevention outreach for Bangladeshi teenagers.
Bhorer Kagoj – National Print Feature
Bhorer Kagoj – National Print Feature
আন্তর্জাতিক শিশু শান্তি পুরস্কারে মনোনয়ন পেলেন কিশোরী সুহানা
Bhorer Kagoj (Bangladesh) | Published: October 2024
Bhorer Kagoj, one of Bangladesh’s most respected dailies, features the inspiring journey of Suhana Rahman Shukonna as a nominee for the International Children’s Peace Prize 2024. The article highlights her work through Project Talk Hope, a youth-driven initiative to promote emotional education, peer counseling, and suicide prevention awareness in schools.
Amader Shomoy – National Media Coverage
Amader Shomoy – National Media Coverage
সাহসী কিশোরী সুহানা: আন্তর্জাতিক শিশু শান্তি পুরস্কারের মনোনয়ন পেলেন
Dainik Amader Shomoy (Bangladesh) | Published: October 2024
This report from Amader Shomoy, a leading national newspaper, spotlights Suhana Rahman Shukonna as a fearless young leader working to transform youth mental health in Bangladesh. It outlines her role as the founder of Project Talk Hope and shares the news of her nomination for the International Children's Peace Prize 2024, recognizing her voice for emotional healing and peer-led awareness.
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