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First look of “I am Kalam”
First look of “I am Kalam”
IIFL (12 November 2010)
This film is the first ever to be produced by a development organization in India, addressing the issue of child education. Smile foundation, a national development organization, showcased the first look of the feature film ‘I am Kalam’.
This film is the first ever to be produced by a development organization in India, addressing the issue of child education. Winner of 3 awards; the film has already been selected for 16 film festivals.
‘I Am Kalam’ was screened in the Marche Du section at Cannes. The movie has won the Best Feature Film at the Lucas Film Festival, Don Quijote Prize of the Federation Internationale des Cine –Clubs in Germany and Audience Choice Film Award at the London Film Festival 2010.Actor Gulshan Grover, who plays an important character in this film said, “This film for me holds a very special place because it’s an effort from my end to voice the issue that I have always believed in. This film will definitely help to sensitize the privileged masses to do there bit towards the society.
”Set in Bikaner, Rajasthan, the film revolves around the trials and tribulations of the protagonist’s struggle for education. It has a fairy tale treatment and a positive tone despite the serious issues it touches. The film is the directorial debut of Nila Madhab Panda, who has produced and directed over 60 documentaries, short films, television drama and films for national broadcasters.
With a strong script by Sanjay Chauhan, great blend of Indian classical, Rajasthani folk and western music by Susmit Bose and a fantastic ensemble of actors like Gulshan Grover, the film have so far received great adulation. The screen is also shared by the French actress Beatrice Ordeix. “I Am Kalam” is an awaited treat in store for all those who love cinema for a cause.
With this film, Smile Foundation has tried to reach out to people around the world, drawing their attention to support the movement of educating every child in India to secure a better future. Told in the classic prince-and-the-pauper format, the film strikes a chord with the viewers, thanks to the heart-warming acting by Delhi slum boy Harsh Mayyar in the title role. Chhotu, in a way, represents millions of other kids who could become a “Kalam”. Harsh Mayyar, the child artist who debuts with this film said, “I Am Kalam for me was like living my dream in reality. I feel proud to be a part of this great film which depicts the aspirations of so many children like me.
I am happy to see the film doing so well around the world. It’s great to hear that the audience globally has appreciated the work.” The Film also received a special mention at the Cine Kids awards held in Amsterdam during the last week of October, 2010.The film is also participating in the Goa Film Festival and the Mumbai International Film Festival. The Lucas award was announced by the jury in the award ceremony held on 10th September 2010 in Germany. Lucas is a 35 year old International Children’s Film Festival that presents sophisticated and promising productions aimed at children 4 to 12 years of age. This is an independently selected competition programme that consists of artistically and thematically valuable films to make foreign cultures understandable for children.
Speaking on the occasion Nila Madhab Panda, Director ofI am Kalam expressed, “I wanted to send out a message that effort is more powerful then fate and that the privileged masses must join the effort to educate the children and help them to dream and turn their dreams into breathing reality. The film celebrates the survival of the human spirit against overwhelming odds.
It is an inspirational film aimed at both children and adult viewers.” “To make it more interesting I have given the treatment of a contemporary fable, which would surely attract children more. However, I would also see it as a world cinema” he added. The movie has also been nominated for the “Politiken Audience Award” at Buster film festival, Denmark; The Lion Award (best feature film) and The Audience Award at the Cinekid film festival, Amsterdam. Speaking on the occasion Shantanu Mishra Executive Trustee, Smile Foundation said “We are proud to be a part of this historic feature film. With this film, we have tried to reach out to people around the world drawing their attention to support the movement of educating every child in India to secure a better future.
Chhotu’s story is the story of millions of children in India and is very close to our cause. The film is an attempt by our development organization to disseminate a social message through this mass medium and to sensitize and appeal to the society to come forward for the cause of education to all children, irrespective of their social standing
Source: http://www.indiainfoline.com/Markets/News/First-look-of-I-am-Kalam/4990858642
Gulshan Grover promotes ‘I am Kalam’ in New Delhi
Thaindian News (13 November 2010)
Bollywood actor Gulshan Grover promoted ‘I am Kalam’ here on Friday.
Grover said that the film is inspired by the former President of India, Dr. A P J Abdul Kalam.
“The name of this film ‘I am Kalam’, has got inspiration from our ex-President of India Dr. Kalam saying that every child has right to education. All these things, all these sounds preachy very moralistic and all,” said Grover.
Grover appreciated the storyline of the movie and said that the end result is also good. “Everything that a story must have, there are heartaches, there are achievements, there is friendship, there are diverse circumstances and all is woven together so beautifully in a film called ‘I am Kalam’,” said Grover.
Directed by debutant Nila Madhab Panda, the film casts Gulshan Grover, French actress Beatrice Ordeix, and child actor Harsh Mayar.
The movie deals with the story of a poor boy who is a great fan of former President of India, A P J Abdul Kalam.
The film is slated to be release in January 2011. (ANI)
Source: http://www.thaindian.com/newsportal/entertainment/gulshan-grover-promotes-i-am-kalam-in-new delhi_100459258.html
Smile Foundation & Wilde Ganzen launch e-learning platform
Rising Kashmir News (17 May 2017)
Srinagar, May:
Smile Foundation announced its partnership with the Dutch development organization, Wilde Ganzen, to launch the international capacity building initiative Change the Game Academy (CTG Academy) in India.
Change the Game Academy is a first of its kind e-learning portal specially created for, and dedicated to build the capacities of, grassroots NGOs and CBOs.
With India’s evolution into an emerging economy, foreign funds from developed countries are dwindling, which are now directed towards rehabilitating and empowering poorer countries and conflict zon
Source: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/smile-foundation–wilde-ganzen-launch-e-learning-platform-
Smile Foundation, Wilde Ganzen launch e-learning platform for Grassroots NGOs & CBOs
Outlook (16 May 2017)
New Delhi [India], May 16 : Smile Foundation on Tuesday announced its partnership with the Dutch development organization, Wilde Ganzen, to launch the international capacity building initiative Change the Game Academy (CTG Academy) in India.
Change the Game Academy is a first of its kind e-learning portal specially created for, and dedicated to build the capacities of, grassroots NGOs and CBOs.
With India’s evolution into an emerging economy, foreign funds from developed countries are dwindling, which are now directed towards rehabilitating and empowering poorer countries and conflict zones.
Furthermore, while the number of donors has risen in the past owing to an increase in India’s per-capita income, the same is accessible only by larger organizations or INGOs.
Grassroots NGOs and CBOs, despite their last mile connect, are often faced with challenges in funding and resource mobilization due to a lack of proper management system, communication and mobilization skills, or preparedness of the internal organization.
Driven with a vision to mitigating these challenges, the Change the Game Academy has been launched to help the local community welfare projects reap benefits of “Digital India” at the very grassroots.
“Ideally, grassroots NGOs and CBOs should become an interface between the community and the government, helping implement the schemes and policies to the last mile and reflecting the gaps by becoming the voice of the community. But to make this possible, there is an imminent need to incubate and handhold grassroots NGOs,” said co-founder and Executive Trustee Smile Foundation, Santanu Mishra.
Change the Game Academy uses the blended learning approach, combining face-to-face courses, full e-learning courses, separate e-learning modules and toolkits and collective and individual coaching.
The e-learning platform has easy modules, designed by international experts, adopted in the Indian context by the Smile Foundation. Representatives from the CBOs and grassroots NGOs can learn and complete the courses at their own pace and convenience.
The CTG Academy is focused at strengthening the capacities of grassroots organizations in three main domains: Organizational capacity, local fundraising, and mobilization of support. Furthermore, the academy makes its modules available at three different levels, catering to the specific needs of CBOs and NGOs operating at different levels:
– First Level : For organizations with limited knowledge and experience
– Second Level : Covers the requirements of intermediate level organizations
– Third Level : for organizations possessing advanced knowledge and domain expertise
Taking a comprehensive approach, the programme will simultaneously have face to face training sessions where the CBOs and grassroots NGOs will get an opportunity to learn directly from experts.
Following the launch of e-learning portal, the Change the Game Academy has also made available modules and toolkits on local fundraising and toolkits on organizations capacity. These modules can be immediately accessed by the grassroots NGOs for mastering the nuances of raising support locally and diversifying resources, so that their community welfare initiatives can become self-sustainable and their impact becomes long-lasting.
“We will take Change the Game Academy to 30 different cities pan-India and shall work closely with CBOs and NGOs involved in crucial developmental projects like education, health and livelihood. The idea is to help them forge positive partnerships with multiple stakeholders like the local authorities, corporate, government and institutions, and channelizing the collective efforts to bring sustainable development at the community level,” added Mishra.
Project Thiramai by Pepsico & SMILE Foundation
NEWS PATROLLING ( 12 May 2017 )
Chennai, India – NewsPatrolling.com: When floods devastated Chennai in December 2015, it had literally shut down the source of income for many household. The effect was felt throughout Chennai as it did not spare even a single area. Lot of individuals and companies involved themselves towards the up liftment of the affected class.
SMILE Foundation was one of the organization that took the initiative to bring back the lost hope among the families. Though the organization is working across various geographical areas, this time they established training centres in Mammandur, Salavakkam, AP Chatiram & Nelvoy road. Some 235 deserving women candidates from across 12 villages were identified and were given stitching training under Project Thiramai.
As a part of the project, an event was organized on 10th May 2017 where all these 235 women were given certificates and sewing machines to self sustain and support themselves. The event was attended by dignitaries from the State Government. The members who were present in the event were:
Mr M C Sampath – Minister for Industries, Govt of Tamilnadu
Mr P Thangamani – Minster for Electricity, Excise and Prohibition, Govt of Tamilnadu
Mr Sanjeev Dham – COO, SMILE Foundation
Ms Poonam Kaul – Vice President-CSR, Pepsico India
The event saw the participation of all the 235 women being present at the venue with great enthusiasm.
Speaking about the initiatives, Mr Sanjeev Dham-COO, SMILE foundation thanked Pepsico for their support in supporting the initiative which saw how the women whose families were affected by floods and other natural disaster willingly came up to take part in the drive thereby enhancing their capabilities to stand up on their own legs. He further added that the initiative was unique and saw the participation from physically challenged women too. Through Project Thiramai, training has been given to women across the four training centres and n successful completion, certificates and sewing machines were given to the candidates.
Poonam Kaul, Vice Preisdent – CSR, Pepsico India noted that the company feels proud in supporting such an initiative which has seen the rise of women from economically weaker section. Pepsico has joined with SMILE foundation to support these women across Kancheepuram district from various villages and by making women learn stitching, it would enable them to join the garment factory companies which are in abundance in the area. The decision was taken after considering the employment opportunities post training which has helped hundreds and thousands of families. The foundation has been doing three initiatives namely Smile-on-Wheels healthcare vans, School Cleanliness and Project Thirami.
Under Project Thiramai, the women not only gets trained to stitch but also were given training to repair the and maintain the sewing machine themselves. The training period is for 3 months. Along with the training, these candidates were also taught about Yoga, Meditation and also given awareness training on obesity and nutrition which would help in eradicating the poverty.
Pepsico India has been taking part in the growth of Tamilnadu since 1989 which has 5 manufacturing plants across the State. Through Production, Sales and Distribution it supports 15,000 families and for the better yield of food grains, the company has already joined hands with more than 400 farmers and working with them. By doing this, the company has helped them save more than 30% of water and the highlight to this is the savings of 1.5 billion liters of water that has been saved in the year 2015 alone by these initiatives.
When the floods devastated Chennai in 2015, Pepsico had deployed its Sales unit and those who are employed in their production unit to take part in the rescue operations. The company has also supplied more than 1.4 liters of Aqua Fina purified water along with 38,000 kilos of Quaker oats.
Minsters M C Sampath and P Thangamani spoke about the initiatives wherein they lauded the company and the foundation for doing the great work. They said they look forward to their contribution and continued support enriching the lives of many families.
The event concluded with the distribution of sewing machines to all the 235 women who has completed their training.
Team of newspatrolling.com personally attended the event and the blog coverage is what we have witnessed it live.
Source: http://www.newspatrolling.com/project-thiramai-by-pepsico-smile-foundation/