Smile
felicitated among the Best 10 NGOs in India
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Children of Smile experiencing the
joy of holding
the trophy awarded to Smile Foundation |
Smile Foundation has been felicitated
among the 10 best Non Government Organisations
by MUKTI FOUNDATION.
Ms. Smita Thackeray, Chairperson of Mukti Foundation,
said on the occasion of honouring Smile and nine other organisations,
"The journey in social work has been very rewarding and gratifying.
As the Mukti Foundation completes its 10th year
in service, we would like to felicitate 10 best NGOs with excellence
in their respective fields across India.”
Around 100 children from Smile’s projects
in Mumbai represented Smile Foundation during the felicitation
ceremony held in Mumbai on December 16, 2007.
Mukti Foundation had followed a rigorous process
in scrutinizing and selecting 10 best NGOs working
for different causes ‘who have done substantial social work
in the society’ across India. Smile Foundation was selected
for its outstanding contribution towards development of underprivileged
children across India.
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Sameera Reddy, Bollywood actress,
writing her wish on a SMILE poster |
Sudhesh Bhonsale, famous singer,
pledging his goodwill for SMILE kids; seen here with
Smile's representative Seema Ghule |
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On the occasion, '10 on 10'-
a musical concert was organized at MMRDA grounds BKC
in Mumbai, featuring 10 artists comprising of film and television
stars, singers, musicians and bands. Part of the proceeds from
the concert was also dedicated to the child welfare projects of
Smile Foundation.
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SMILE Children from Mumbai attending
the Award Ceremony |
"We hereby proudly announce that you are
one of the organizations who has been chosen for felicitation
at the Mukti 10 on 10 Concert," says Ms. Thackeray
while selecting Smile Foundation among the 10 Indian NGOs of excellence.
Sudesh Bhonsale, renowned singer and entertainer,
and Sameera Reddy, Bollywood actress, performed at the concert
among others and also encouraged the children.
Mukti Foundation was established
in 1997 with the prime objective to deal with
the social issue like Child Welfare, Women Development, Drug Abuse,
HIV/AIDS etc.
Smile appreciates Mukti Foundation’s effort
in encouraging good practices in the non government sector.
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