The 10th edition of the Smile International Film Festival for Children and Youth (SIFFCY), held in partnership with the European Union, was a grand success, marking a significant milestone in the journey of this one-of-its-kind festival. Hosted from April 9th to 15th, 2024, this year's festival was celebrated in New Delhi and over 100 other […]
As part of its nationwide tour, the Smile International Film Festival for Children and Youth (SIFFCY) 2024 made an exciting stop at Gaurs International School in NOIDA, captivating hundreds of enthusiastic students. This event was one of 100 locations across India where the festival is igniting the imagination of young minds. Students were introduced to […]
Smile Foundation children in Mumbai had a once-in-a-lifetime experience as the global music icon Ed Sheeran visited our Mission Education centre. He shared his world with our children, narrating his experiences, singing with them, and motivating them to follow their dreams. Meeting achievers, especially young people who have made it big from humble backgrounds, is […]
Mr Hans Van Gele (Chief Operating Officer), Mr Kai Dornbusch (Chief Marketing Officer), Mr Oliver Strelecki (Chief Executive Officer) and Mr Ashutosh Singh (Country Manager) from the Cofresco Team joined the Smile Foundation team on ground and interacted with the underserved communities of Bengaluru. More than 61,000 children and families have received free doorstep healthcare […]
To provide quality learning opportunities for underserved students and foster interest in science and technology, Smile Foundation collaborated with AVI Oil India Pvt. Ltd. to inaugurate a new STEM lab and Smart Class in the Mission Education Center of Ballabgarh, Faridabad, Haryana. AVI Oil India Pvt. Ltd. has provided continued support towards the Mission Education […]
Employees from M&G Global Services held a productive career counselling session for the youth enrolled in Smile Foundation’s STeP programme in Mumbai. Their interactive sessions, filled with fun activities and insightful discussions on career opportunities in various rapidly growing sectors, were truly beneficial. The STeP initiative, a national livelihood programme, equips urban underprivileged youth with […]
Dr. Kalam believed that if children of our country are given the opportunity to realize their dreams, India could become the most powerful nation in the world. He spent his entire life encouraging children to dream, travelling across the country. His thoughts, way of living, philosophy and teachings have been an enduring source of guidance […]
Students from Sun Valley School and the Smile Foundation’s Mission Education centre in Noida came together to celebrate International Moon Day The event featured an insightful session led by distinguished astrophysics experts, Dr. Suprit Singh from IIT Delhi and Dr. Bharti Arora, a researcher at the University of Liège. The session covered fascinating topics such […]
A value education session was conducted for school children under Smile Foundation’s Child for Child (CFC) programme in Nilgiri Hills Public School, Noida, Uttar Pradesh. Over 700 children attended the early morning session, which included the importance of hygiene, including hygiene education, oral, daily, home and environment hygiene, and mental sanity. Under its CFC programme, […]
Smile Foundation’s Child For Child (CFC) program was featured at the Youth Euro Quiz 2024: Exploring Europe, hosted at the Czech Republic Embassy in New Delhi. The event, organized with the Polish Institute New Delhi and several European embassies, focused on European culture and history. Teams from schools including JSS Public School, Noida; Guru Nanak […]
As the Smile International Film Festival for Children and Youth (SIFFCY) 2024 - in association with the European Union - progresses, it's heartening to see the impact of good cinema on children across the country. With screenings in schools across India, the festival has become a platform for engaging young minds with films that inspire, […]
The gift of education is the most sacred gift to a child. Oswaal Books collaborated with Smile Foundation under a cause related marketing association to provide better learning opportunities to girl children, through provision of quality educational resources. Books and teaching learning material (TLM) were distributed to girl children at Smile Foundation’s education centres, opening […]
As part of Yamaha’s 69th Foundation Day, a group of dedicated Yamaha bikers embarked on an inspiring journey to connect with children from Smile Foundation’s education centres in 12 locations across India including Guwahati, Bhubaneshwar, Kolkata, Delhi, Lucknow, Ahmedabad, Pune, Hyderabad, Bangalore, Chennai, Coimbatore and Madurai. The engagement sessions focused on basic road safety measures, […]
Smile Foundation received the 'Health-Focused NGO of the Year' award at CSR Health Awards 2024, organized by the health and wellbeing think tank, the IHW Council. This award recognizes our healthcare program's extensive reach across 17 states in India, including aspirational districts, remote villages, and underserved urban communities. Our comprehensive and community-centric health program delivers […]
At the Google campus by GServe in Gurugram, kindness took center stage as employees came together with Smile Foundation’s children for a fun-filled notebook-making activity. The event was a beautiful blend of creativity, collaboration, and meaningful interactions, where every gesture of support and encouragement resonated deeply with the students. The day was further enriched by […]
