Long back, the Father of the Nation had envisioned of a nation where education for all children up to the age of 14 is free and compulsory. Six decades later, Mahatma Gandhi's vision is going to be a reality. The Education Bill has been cleared by the Lower House.

Nonetheless, this momentous legislation will serve as a much needed boost to Indian government's effort to universalise education. But mere legislation cannot ensure the success of the initiative.

Mobilising children to come to school and mainstreaming the less privileged children to be a part of the formal setup cannot be achieved by the government alone. Civil Society Organisations have a crucial and complementary role to play, for making this endeavour a reality.

Many corporate houses, NGOs, educational institutions, national and international organisations are already a part of the development initiatives devised for the holistic development of children, which includes their education and healthcare. The legislation has all the more increased their responsibility towards the disadvantaged mass.
 
Smile Foundation believes that every drop makes an ocean and every individual can 'be the change'. In order to sensitise more and more privileged mass about the plight of the underprivileged children, the Foundation is making a film Main Kalam Hoon, based on the aspiration of an underprivileged child.

Similarly, a campaign Chhone Do Aasmaan is being telecast on NDTV to motivate children to stand up, act and bring a change in the lives of the less privileged. 

The San Francisco State University is making a short film on Smile Foundation. A 25 member team comprising students and professors ... >> read more

Smile Foundation and NDTV are together working on a campaign Chhoone Do Aasmaan (Let me reach the sky) ... >> read more

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Education For All :
Let's make it a reality

Long back, the Father of the Nation had envisioned of a nation where education for all children up to the age of 14 is free and compulsory. ... >> read more

Smile Foundation
NOW IN EUROPE

Smile Foundation has established its base in London. The London operation is the result of a strategic partnership..>> read more

International Partners Meet

Smile Foundation organised a Directors' Meet for its international partners under Action For Children (AFC) programme in Goa, India .. >>read more

Mountaineering for charity

A group of enthusiasts from the Gulf countries participated in a mountaineering challenge to the Himalayas, organised by Gulf For Good ...>> read more

Main Kalam Hoon

Smile Foundation is working on a parallel film Main Kalam Hoon. The movie is about a nine year old boy who aspires to overcome ... >>read more

Campaign with NDTV

Smile Foundation and NDTV are together working on a campaign Chhoone Do Aasmaan (Let me reach the sky)..>>read more

UK students
volunteer for Smile

About 50 students from the United Kingdom were in New Delhi from June 29 to July 3, to... >> read more

. Mission Education
. Smile Twin e-Learning
. Action For Children
. Smile on Wheels
. Swabhiman
. Child for Child

Target, a leading retailer in the United States has partnered with Smile Foundation.
Proctor & Gamble has joined hands with Smile Foundation to support Parivartan.
The Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) and Gas Authority of India Limited  (Ltd) have come forward to support Smile Foundation.

A few other corporates who have come forward in support of Smile Foundation include -
Cap Germani, Standard Chartered, Colt Technologies, Jindal Stainless Limited, Rotary etc.