Wellbeing Initiatives
Bringing Out the Best in Youth, Our Communities, and Ourselves
Wellbeing promotion is the core commitment of Optimist International Nepal, rooted in our primary purpose of Developing Optimism as a Philosophy of Life. As part of this commitment, the organization has adopted a set of strategies—collectively known as the Wellbeing Initiatives—designed to help individuals cultivate wellbeing and lead more fulfilling lives. The initiatives were launched during the first Asia-Pacific Optimist Conference (APOC) in March 2022.
Wellbeing has long been a subject of philosophical and scientific inquiry, as it is central to human life and flourishing. In recent years, its significance has gained growing recognition at both individual and societal levels. This has been especially true since the United Nations adopted the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in 2015, with SDG 3 specifically focused on ensuring healthy lives and promoting wellbeing for all at all ages.
The Wellbeing Initiatives designed by Optimist International Nepal is primarily based on Martin E. P. Seligman’s PERMA model of wellbeing—a foundational framework of Positive Psychology rooted in the concept of Learned Optimism. The PERMA model offers a simple, practical, and immediately applicable approach to cultivating wellbeing and fostering human flourishing.
Positive Education Movement, Constructive Journalism Movement, and Childhood Health & Wellness Program are the primary components of the Wellbeing Initiatives of Optimist International Nepal. Positive Education and Constructive Journalism both draw inspiration from the science of Positive Psychology and aim to spread optimism, build hope and resilience, and support individuals and communities to flourish. The Childhood Health & Wellness Program is the signature program of Optimist International to promote health and wellness among young people. Within the broader framework of this program, Optimist International Nepal has designed projects that are primarily focused on promoting psychosocial health among adolescents and serve as the foundation for the Wellbeing Initiatives. Collectively, the initiatives intend to promote healthy lives and wellbeing in alignment with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
If you would like to participate in this initiative in any way, we kindly invite you to send an email to wellbeing@optimist.org.np. We would be delighted to welcome you as a part of our community.