Setting a compelling example of youth leadership, empathy and social commitment, Tricity-based teenager Shaina Mittal has donated the proceeds from a fundraiser organised by her to Vatsal Chaya Trust, a non-governmental organisation working in the field of mental health and social empowerment. The donation was made at the Trust’s Panchkula office.
The amount of Rs 1 lakh, contributed by the 18-year-old, will be utilised for promoting mental health awareness under the NGO’s ‘Sakushal Project.’
While handing over the contribution, Shaina underlined that success acquires real meaning only when it contributes to the larger welfare of society. “I had promised that the profits from my fundraiser would be donated to Vatsal Chaya Trust for the ‘Sakushal Project’. I am happy that I have been able to honour the commitment I made,” she said.
Shaina said that the initiative was deeply inspired by her personal experiences while studying in the United States. She revealed that after grappling with feelings of loneliness and anxiety, she chose to return to Chandigarh and channel her experiences into a positive purpose by establishing her event management venture, Reveliq Events.
“Today’s youth are deeply immersed in social media and fast-paced lifestyles, where the pressure for instant gratification often overshadows values like patience, resilience, and perseverance. In such times, open and honest conversations around mental well-being have become the need of the hour,” she observed.
Shaina further informed that under the ‘Sakushal Project,’ she will work closely with Vatsal Chaya Trust founder Sangeeta Vardhan to organise a year-long series of podcasts, webinars, and mental health awareness sessions. These programmes will be conducted both online and offline across schools and colleges.
Through the ‘Sakushal’ initiative, Vatsal Chaya Trust seeks to strengthen emotional intelligence, mental resilience, and positive thinking among the youth. The Trust is a registered, pan-India non-profit organisation working extensively to empower underprivileged urban children and women, enabling them to break free from exploitative and inhumane circumstances.