{"id":8604,"date":"2024-07-17T08:26:03","date_gmt":"2024-07-17T08:26:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.smilefoundationindia.org\/blog\/?p=8604"},"modified":"2024-07-24T03:53:15","modified_gmt":"2024-07-24T03:53:15","slug":"what-areas-does-smile-foundation-work-in","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.smilefoundationindia.org\/blog\/what-areas-does-smile-foundation-work-in\/","title":{"rendered":"What Areas Do Smile Foundation Work In?\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Smile Foundation is dedicated to conducting real work on the ground and promoting inclusivity in society and business as a means of effecting change. Smile Foundation\u2019s projects align with the <a href=\"https:\/\/sdgs.un.org\/goals\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)<\/a> and the approach integrates intersectionality within the SDGS as well. Our projects work towards achieving SDG 1- No Poverty, SDG 2- Zero Hunger, SDG 3- Good Health and Well-being, SDG 4- Quality Education &amp; SDG 5- Gender Equality, SDG 6- Clean Water and Sanitation, SDG 8- Decent work and Economic Growth and SDG 10- Reduced Inequalities.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The Core Areas of Work<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Our primary goals include education, health, livelihood, women&#8217;s empowerment, disaster relief and grassroots empowerment. These are some of the key campaigns we work on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/donate.smilefoundationindia.org\/donate-for-education\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Shiksha Na Ruke<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"526\" height=\"520\" src=\"https:\/\/www.smilefoundationindia.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/289608853_5841912925832627_8226446160788972057_n.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8605\" style=\"width:340px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.smilefoundationindia.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/289608853_5841912925832627_8226446160788972057_n.jpg 526w, https:\/\/www.smilefoundationindia.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/289608853_5841912925832627_8226446160788972057_n-300x297.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 526px) 100vw, 526px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Sivani and her mother<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><em><strong>I am a farmer earning 200-250 rupees a day. Neither my parents nor I went to school. Before marriage, I was determined to educate my children. I am grateful to those who educate my daughter for free. Seeing her in uniform, studying like children from affluent families, fills me with pride. I want her to achieve everything I never did.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8211; Sivani&#8217;s mother, Mission <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smilefoundationindia.org\/education\/\" title=\"Education\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"2224\">Education<\/a> Centre &#8211; Jharkhand<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>The challenging socio-economic circumstances of many children who miss out on a good education and the low participation of women in education and <a href=\"https:\/\/indianexpress.com\/article\/education\/iit-bombay-smile-foundation-join-hands-to-encourage-stem-learning-among-school-children-9125991\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">STEM<\/a> learning programmes is the basis for this initiative. Smile Foundation&#8217;s\u00a0 <em><strong>Shiksha Na Ruke<\/strong><\/em> project focuses on <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>education<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smilefoundationindia.org\/health\/\" title=\"Health\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"1251\">health<\/a> check-ups<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>teacher capacity building<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>vocational training<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>music<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>sports<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>life skills<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>STEM learning<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>digital literacy <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>and scholarships for girls as their areas of work.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/donate.smilefoundationindia.org\/donate-for-healthcare\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Health Cannot Wait<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"720\" height=\"496\" src=\"https:\/\/www.smilefoundationindia.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/106947067_3605623259461616_497024425835006120_n.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8607\" style=\"width:403px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.smilefoundationindia.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/106947067_3605623259461616_497024425835006120_n.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.smilefoundationindia.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/106947067_3605623259461616_497024425835006120_n-300x207.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Bisahu Khare with this grandson, Surya<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><em><strong>Surya&#8217;s mother died in childbirth, leaving his grandfather to care for him. When his grandfather developed health issues, he turned to Smile&#8217;s mobile medical van for treatment. With the doctors&#8217; help and his determination, he improved his health and could continue to provide for Surya&#8217;s future. <\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8211; Bisahu Khare, Chhattisgarh<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>The<strong><em> Health Cannot Wait<\/em><\/strong> initiative by Smile Foundation improves the healthcare system including dental care and reduce the out-of-pocket expenses by providing quality healthcare services directly to vulnerable communities, with a special focus on women and children. We organise health camps that educate about water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) and promote children&#8217;s health. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.apnnews.com\/annual-hospital-on-field-completes-23-years-and-62000-patients\/#google_vignette\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Mobile Healthcare Units<\/a> offer outpatient services, testing and medicines to underserved populations. Telemedicine Centres and e-Health Kiosks connect remote rural areas with urban health centres, making specialised healthcare more accessible. Smile Foundation also supports Government Health Centres by integrating telemedicine, training frontline workers and upgrading Primary Health Centres (PHCs). These efforts collectively improve healthcare access and empower communities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/donate.smilefoundationindia.org\/donate-for-girl-child\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>She Can fly<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><em><strong>I aspire to become an IAS officer to positively impact society and my country. Inspired by this education centre, I dream of opening my own to support others on their educational journey. I want an inclusive space where anyone, regardless of background, can learn. I particularly aim to empower mothers who couldn\u2019t study when they were young through education.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8211; Nazneen<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>Smile Foundation\u2019s <strong><em>She Can Fly <\/em><\/strong>initiative is aimed at enabling and empowering girls to become self-reliant. We want them to rise up to their full potential through interventions in education, vocational and skill training and healthcare and nutrition. It is also a step towards sensitising the civil society at large and helping create a gender-neutral society.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/donate.smilefoundationindia.org\/women-empowerment\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Swabhiman<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"348\" height=\"459\" src=\"https:\/\/www.smilefoundationindia.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/269603200_5280058985351360_8486469598454878696_n-edited.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8609\" style=\"width:302px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.smilefoundationindia.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/269603200_5280058985351360_8486469598454878696_n-edited.jpg 348w, https:\/\/www.smilefoundationindia.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/269603200_5280058985351360_8486469598454878696_n-edited-227x300.jpg 227w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 348px) 100vw, 348px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Yashoda at her home<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>Yashoda joined Smile\u2019s \u201cEntrepreneur Development Training Programme\u201d after her husband lost his job during the pandemic. After completing the training she rallied the community women and established \u201cKadamba Naturals,\u201d crafting handmade organic cosmetics. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Yashoda is a community leader today, who envisions expanding her business to empower more women towards self-reliance.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>In 2005, <em><strong>Swabhiman<\/strong><\/em>, a <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smilefoundationindia.org\/women-empowerment\/\" title=\"Women Empowerment\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"457\">women empowerment<\/a> programme, reached out to marginalised and socially excluded women with interventions in nutrition, healthcare and livelihood. Smile undertook innovative community practices to help them seek reproductive healthcare, understand their nutrition needs and achieve financial independence through skill training and financial literacy. Swabhiman also actively works to create a gender equal society, engaging men and boys to participate in the process of women empowerment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The core areas of work include &#8211; Reproductive &amp; Child Health, Nutrition Enhancement, Entrepreneurship Development, Digital Financial Literacy, Govt. Convergence &amp; System Strengthening and Sustainability in Communities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/donate.smilefoundationindia.org\/donate-for-livelihood\"><strong>Tayyari Kal Ki<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>Gunjan is a 19-year-old ambitious girl from Bihar and is currently residing in Noida with her parents and 3 siblings. She is pursuing her graduation in Political Science; however, she was always inclined to make a future in Digital Marketing. She joined STeP Digital Marketing Skilling Programme, which gave her a platform to display her thoughts before like-minded people, and made her realize her true potential. She is currently working at Forward Eye Technology as a\u00a0Senior Digital Marketing Executive\u00a0and grossing in a package of Rs. 12,000 per month.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Tayyari Kal Ki <\/em><\/strong> train &amp; up-skill the youth between the age of 18-32 years for empowering them with a secure <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smilefoundationindia.org\/livelihood\/\" title=\"Livelihood\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"557\">livelihood<\/a>. This livelihood mission is in strong alignment with the Government of India\u2019s <strong>Skill India<\/strong> initiative. The highlights of the programme are &#8211; Cloud-based Online Training, Industry Exposure Visits, Hand-on Training, Direct Interface With Employers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Other Initiatives<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Under the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.smilefoundationindia.org\/child-for-child\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Child For Child<\/a> programme, Smile Foundation conducts school sessions to raise awareness among children about various causes and their privileged status. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.smilefoundationindia.org\/ctgi\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Empowering Grassroots<\/a> programme aids grassroots initiatives in becoming locally sustainable, aligning with India&#8217;s \u201cAtmanirbhar Bharat\u201d. Additionally, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.smilefoundationindia.org\/disaster-response\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Disaster Response<\/a> programme provides emergency relief during calamities, focusing on children and their families.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Smile Foundation is dedicated to conducting real work on the ground and promoting inclusivity in society and business as a means of effecting change. Smile Foundation\u2019s projects align with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the approach integrates intersectionality within the SDGS as well. 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