Bollywood actor Katrina Kaif has pledged to support daily wage workers through her brand, Kay Beauty. The actor announced on Tuesday that she would be lending support to families around the Bhandara district in Maharashtra again.
The actress had pledged to support the daily wage workers of Bhandara district back in April as well. On Tuesday, taking to her Instagram, Katrina wrote, "Kay Beauty and the Dehaat foundation are partnering again for #KareWithKayBeauty. Together, we have lent our support to the daily-wage earning families living in the villages around the Bhandara district in Maharashtra, with food and basic sanitary materials."
She also urged her fans to contribute towards the cause saying that in times of need "every bit of help counts". In a video shared by the actor, she mentioned that, "Vrundan, the founder of De’Haat and her team have done such an excellent job all these years to support the community."
For the informed, Katrina had previously pledged to contribute to the Prime Minister’s Citizen Assistance and Relief in Emergency Situations (PM CARES) fund and the Maharashtra chief minister’s relief fund. The actor had announced her contributions through her Instagram stories. She had said. "I pledge to donate to the PM CARES Fund and the Chief Minister’s Relief Fund Maharashtra. Heartbreaking to see the hardship and suffering this pandemic has unleashed in the world."
Previously, Priyanka Chopra had also pledged to donate 10000 footwears to healthcare workers who are working on the frontline amid the coronavirus pandemic. In a press statement, Priyanka said, "Healthcare professionals across the country are our true superheroes, working every day to ensure our safety and fighting for us on the frontlines. Their courage, commitment, and sacrifices are saving innumerable lives in this global pandemic. While we cannot even imagine what’s it like to be in their shoes, we can at least help them be comfortable in them. Because of the nature of their work, they must have easy-to-clean shoes and apparel for themselves. We are so glad to be able to offer this support and hope this helps these caregivers in the fight against this virus."