<p>Damini Shrivastava, an independent journalist, is doing her bit to make healthcare and frontline workers feel appreciated.</p>.<p>Damini, who has friends in healthcare, observed that many were disturbed and stressed.</p>.<p>“I wanted to do something, especially for the junior staff, cleaning personnel and mortuary staff,” she says. </p>.<p>She does a series called ‘Happy News of the Day’ on Instagram, where she posts about positive news from around the globe.</p>.<p>“A few days ago, I came across an initiative by a hospital in Toronto called Kindness Cart to thank their staff, which inspired me to kickstart the ‘Happy<br />Kits’ initiative,” she says.</p>.<p>The kit includes a journal, sketch pens, an adult colouring book, a stress ball, candies, and refreshments. It also has information about counsellors, who offer pro bono services in Kannada.</p>.<p>Damini, a resident of Uttarahalli, put out a crowdfunding post on Milaap and raised Rs 30,000, with which she aims to make 100 kits.</p>.<p>“If the expenses exceed the plan, I will restart the campaign,” she says.</p>.<p>She plans to take the initiative forward with Victoria Hospital, Rajarajeswari Medical College and Hospital, and Bowring and Lady Curzon Hospital.</p>.<p>“I’m looking for volunteers to deliver these kits,” she says.</p>
<p>Damini Shrivastava, an independent journalist, is doing her bit to make healthcare and frontline workers feel appreciated.</p>.<p>Damini, who has friends in healthcare, observed that many were disturbed and stressed.</p>.<p>“I wanted to do something, especially for the junior staff, cleaning personnel and mortuary staff,” she says. </p>.<p>She does a series called ‘Happy News of the Day’ on Instagram, where she posts about positive news from around the globe.</p>.<p>“A few days ago, I came across an initiative by a hospital in Toronto called Kindness Cart to thank their staff, which inspired me to kickstart the ‘Happy<br />Kits’ initiative,” she says.</p>.<p>The kit includes a journal, sketch pens, an adult colouring book, a stress ball, candies, and refreshments. It also has information about counsellors, who offer pro bono services in Kannada.</p>.<p>Damini, a resident of Uttarahalli, put out a crowdfunding post on Milaap and raised Rs 30,000, with which she aims to make 100 kits.</p>.<p>“If the expenses exceed the plan, I will restart the campaign,” she says.</p>.<p>She plans to take the initiative forward with Victoria Hospital, Rajarajeswari Medical College and Hospital, and Bowring and Lady Curzon Hospital.</p>.<p>“I’m looking for volunteers to deliver these kits,” she says.</p>