Embedded Files
Here Is A Little About Me (The Founder!)
Hello there!
Thank you so much for visiting my website, I’m glad you’re here.
My name is Ayona Jaswal, and I’m a high school student who created The Kindness and Smile Zone at the age of 14 to give children, especially those in hospitals or clinics, a chance to be creative, smile, and have a little fun, even during the hardest times.
I’ve spent a lot of time in hospitals myself since I was a baby, so I understand how tough and boring it can be to be stuck in bed with nothing to do. That’s why I wanted to make something special just for kids, something fun and uplifting that also helps them learn and explore new things along the way.
Keep believing in yourself and don’t forget to have some fun along the way.
Thank you again for being here. I hope you enjoy the work I’ve done for you!
“Hardships often prepare ordinary people for an extraordinary destiny.”
- C.S. Lewis
An Image of Me After Surgery
An Image of Me Now
An Image of Me As a Proud SickKids Patient Ambassador
Meet The Team
Our team consists of 30+ present and past high school and university volunteers from Canada, the United States, India, Africa, Philippines, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Israel, and more. We also have some adults occasionally contributing to our mission as volunteers. Ayona has started working with volunteers from around the world to help grow her organization and make a larger impact globally.
Navya Gupta
Navya is a 9th grader from the United States. She hopes to study biology and/or medicine. She loves to listen to music all day long and have fun with her family and friends!
Resources Executive
Shiwali Gupta
Shiwali is a 9th grader from the U.S who has been dancing since the age of 8. Shiwali currently does taekwondo too!
Social Media Executive
Mahek
Mahek is a junior in high school who loves helping the community and animals. She plans on pursuing a career in medicine.
Sifa Siraj
Sifa is a 12th grader from the United States. She enjoys spending time with her friends.
Sayuri
Sayuri is an 11th grader from India. She loves listening to the same songs over and over!
Activity Pack & Cards Executive
Danielle
Danielle is a 9th-grader from Israel. She loves music and singing in the shower!
Ariella Sansita
Ariella likes expressing creativity in quiet, meaningful ways. She loves reading, writing, painting and playing the violin. She's introverted and adores calm spaces.
Gab
Gab is a Grade 12 STEM student from the Philippines. She plans to pursue a degree of Biomedical Engineering and take up law after college.
Diana
I’m Diana, a Gr. 10 student, and I have a passion for art and music. I do digital drawing and play my violin in free time.
Payton
Payton is a high school junior working towards her Associate of Arts degree in College. She plans to pursue a nursing career. Beyond academics, she leads Key Club service projects, serves as a Dr. Interested Human Resources Coordinator, and acts as an Adventist youth leader in her church’s Hospital Ministry.
Research Executive
Areeba
I am Areeba and I am a year 9 student from Pakistan. I love astronomy and islamic cosmology. I am also a founder of an astronomy organization and an unpublished writer.
Outreach & Partnerships Executive
Jasmine Welch
Hi, my name is Jasmine Welch! I have recently graduated from the University of Western Ontario with a degree in Health Sciences with Biology, and I plan to return to Western in the Fall for a Compressed Nursing Program. I have a strong passion for healthcare and wish to pursue a career in Medicine, particularly one focused on maternal and child health. I love spending my free time outdoors, whether it’s hiking, camping, or a nice beach day!
Gaurie
Jasvini Jasinthan
Jasvini is a Medical Sciences undergraduate at Western University. She has always been passionate about getting involved in her community and supporting initiatives that strive to make a positive impact. In the future, she hopes to pursue a career in healthcare.
Dami
Dami is a rising junior who loves frogs, cats, dogs, and lizards and is hoping to adopt and foster in the future. She reads historical novels in her free time and enjoys making cards.
Anjali Shastry
My name is Anjali Shastry, I’m a Grade 10 student from Ontario, Canada. One of my biggest passions is Bharathanatyam (Indian classical dance) and I've been dancing since I was 4 years old. I’m all about wanting everyone to feel acknowledged, included and truly appreciated!!
Farheen
Hi, I'm Farheen. I love reading, listening to K-pop, and exploring science through research, and I hope to become a cardiac surgeon one day. Beyond academics, I'm passionate about spreading kindness through community service, research, tutoring, and leadership, believing that even small acts of compassion can make a lasting difference in someone's life.
Podcasts Executive
Sehajpreet Joshi (Luna)
Sehajpreet Joshi [Luna], is a student whose curiosity often leads her across science, psychology, and the questions that connect people and ideas. Whether she's diving into a book, exploring new concepts, or bringing a creative project to life, she's always looking for a deeper understanding of how the world works. Luna enjoys thoughtful conversations and believes kindness begins with taking the time to understand one another.
Huamn Resources Executive
Ruohan Willis
I'm Ruohan Wallis, an undergraduate student in Communications studies. I love nothing better than reading or sketching in a quiet corner.
Primmy
Hi, I’m Primmy, a rising high school sophomore from Thailand. I love playing the clarinet, swimming, and reading.
Activity Packs & Cards Executive
Victoria
My name is Victoria. I am pursuing a career in remote work, specifically in customer support. I love helping people and am a mother.
Bilva
Hi I'm Bilva! I'm a rising high school senior with a strong interest in healthcare and a passion for making a meaningful impact in my community. I aspire to pursue a career in medicine, where I can combine science and empathy to help improve the lives of others. Outside of school, I enjoy hiking, journaling, and playing volleyball.
Rida Ahmad
Hey! I am Rida! An incoming first year psychology student at the University of Toronto Scarborough! I am passionate about helping others in my community and gaining new experiences and perspectives. In my free time I enjoy reading, painting, journaling, and watching shows like Gilmore Girls! (peep Rory and Lane above :P)
Raissa Gadre
Hi, my name is Raissa Gadre! I am a high school senior in Ontario with a deep interest in human behavior and lifestyle wellness. I am fascinated by how our psychological habits drive our daily choices, and I hope to pursue a career that focuses on the powerful link between mental well-being and how we nourish our bodies. In my free time, I love hitting the gym and working on my studio art!
Past volunteers
Noriza Sait
Noriza is a 12th grader from Canada. She has always loved working with kids, which has inspired her to pursue a future career as a pediatrician!
Volunteer from: August 2025 to January 2026
Janani Narayanan
Janani is a freshman in college who is from the United States. Janani LOVES snowy mountains and the book "The Book Thief."
Volunteer from: October 2025 to December 2025
Rey Georghiou
Rey is an 11th grader from the United States. A published author at the age of 11, Rey is continuing to write another book right now.
Volunteer from: September to December 2025
Amal
Amal is a 10th grader from Saudi Arabia. She's a HUGE cinephile!
Volunteer from: August to September 2025
Latisha Opondo
Latisha is a 12th grader from the U.S. Latisha's originally from Kenya and is fluent in Swahili!
Volunteer from: August 2025 to March 2026
Fatima
Fatima is 10th grader from KSA. She loves to read!
Volunteer from: August to September 2025
Arpitha
Arpitha is a first year university student in the US studying to be an emergency medicine doctor. She can speak four languages!
Volunteer from August 2025 to June 2026
Miracle
Miracle is a currently a 2nd year college student from United States. Her major is elementary education and one day hopes to achieve her dream of becoming a teacher. Her favorite subjects are math, writing, and social studies. She oves to be a part of something that involves children because it's all about how we can improve our future to make our next generation's lives better! She also loves reading rom-con. Her favorite book right now is Daybreak vol 1.
Volunteer from 2025 to June 2026
Harshini
Harshini is a high school senior from the U.S. She loves volunteering, especially anything that involves children. She is passionate about becoming a happier, healthier, healed person everyday. As a result, she enjoys supporting people in anyway that she can.
Fundraising/Finance/Grants Executive
Volunteer from 2025 to July 2026
Page updated
Google Sites
Report abuse