London. Shreeya Giri, founder of Happy Minds, an organization working in the field of mental health in Nepal, has been honored in London as one of the “Women of the Future: 50 Rising Stars.”
At a ceremony held at the Financial Times headquarters on Monday, the names of 50 women under the age of 35 from around the world—including Giri—were announced.
“As the founder of a Nepali startup working in the field of mental health, this recognition has greatly encouraged me,” said Giri. “It reflects the collective spirit of young Nepalis bringing light, love, and courage at a time when our country is facing a mental health crisis.”
Happy Minds has been collaborating with various institutions to raise awareness about mental health, mobilize investment in mental health services, and create supportive community spaces.
The Women of the Future: 50 Rising Stars in ESG campaign is supported by leading UK companies including Tesco, Reed Smith LLP, and the Financial Times. The campaign honors young women under 35 from around the world who are bringing meaningful change in the fields of environment, sustainability, and governance.
Last year, Forbes Asia recognized Giri’s contributions to mental health advocacy and youth empowerment by including her in its “30 Under 30 – Social Impact” list.
Giri said that following the violent incidents during the Gen Z Movement, Happy Minds had launched free mental health counseling services—particularly targeting youth, women, and pregnant individuals—who were showing signs of mental distress.
