Jiya Kaemra
My Name is Jiya Kaemra and I am a second year student in the Health Sciences program at McMaster University. I hold a keen passion for promoting equity in healthcare and ensuring everyone has the resources they need to thrive. I have been an active member in my community by volunteering at clinics, hospitals and NGO’s. I also dabble in pageantry and currently hold the title of Miss Brampton 2023-2024. This has allowed me to serve as a voice for my region and advocate for change.
The Wellness Way Collective (Care Packages, Workshops, App)
The Wellness Way Collective focuses on three key areas. First they create care packages filled with essential sanitary items, sensory tools, healthcare products, necessities, and mental health supports, which get distributed to those in need. Secondly, they host workshops to educate the community on mental health, disparities, and wellness, incorporating mindfulness, meditation, and yoga. Lastly, they have even developed an app to help users track their moods, access mental health support, and manage anxiety. Overall, this holistic approach will uplift underserved communities and promote mental wellbeing
About this Project
Communities Served
My project will involve and/or impact the following communities:
United Nations Sustainable Development Goals
When it comes to community impact projects, the UN has created 17 Sustainable Development Goals. These are the Sustainable Development Goals associated with my project.
How the project works
I aim to organize, develop and conduct a workshop on Mental Health and Wellness in order to motivate individuals to take control of their health, gain knowledge and comprehend what resources are available to them. This workshop will likely take place at the end of October to allow for planning and marketing time. I also have a goal to package and distribute 50 + mental health care kits. These care packages will contain sanitary items, hygiene products, healthcare necessities, sensory products, and mental health resources and be given to people in need. In terms of timeline, this will be an ongoing project that will begin ASAP. My last goal is to design, develop and launch an app centered around mental wellbeing and wellness. This app will have features, such as tracking moods, managing anxiety, and providing mental health resources. This will be done with the help of an app design contractor and be completed by mid-October.
Project Impact
The Wellness Way Collective will provide a holistic impact for the community that it serves. It will allow individuals to gain access to mental health and healthcare resources that may have been inaccessible to them. Furthermore it will teach and promote lifelong wellness skills. It will provide education and practical tools to manage mental health for individuals most at risk.
Project Mission
The Wellness Way Collective has a mission to empower communities by providing them with adequate tools to increase their access to mental health and wellness resources through care packages, workshops and apps. This is supported with a vision to bridge the gap for underserved communities in the mental health and wellness sector. In turn, this will foster a community environment filled with support, resilience and equality.
Project Team
While I do not have a chosen team yet, I am in the process of recruitment.
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