Smile Foundation was honored with the ‘Most Trusted NGO in Child Development’ Award by Brand Empower at the National Quality Awards 2024. The award, presented by Padma Shri Awardee Ms. Raveena Tandon, recognizes the foundation’s commitment to transforming the lives of underserved children across India through its flagship education programme. We dedicate this recognition to […]
Smile Foundation and Berger Paints have jointly launched a coffee table book titled 'From Canvas to Community' at Oxford Bookstore, Kolkata. The book highlights the journeys of 12 painters who transformed their lives through the Berger iTrain on Wheels project, implemented by Smile Foundation. Since its inception in 2021, the iTrain on Wheels initiative has […]
Smile Foundation’s Women Empowerment Initiative Wins ‘Best Healthcare and Wellness Program’ Award at India CSR and Sustainability Conclave 2024. Smile Foundation’s Swabhiman program, a women empowerment initiative, is a comprehensive, lifecycle approach to women’s empowerment. By addressing key areas such as reproductive and child health, nutrition, entrepreneurship, financial literacy, sustainability, and system strengthening, the program […]
With hearts full of hope and determination, the Smile Foundation team came together to run for children's education, reflecting their deep belief in creating a brighter future for every child. We thank the entire team of GlaxoSmithKline for joining us at the Vedanta Delhi Half Marathon to run for causes that truly matter. The atmosphere […]
Smile Foundation received the ASSOCHAM Best CSR Excellence in Healthcare Award, a recognition that celebrates the unyielding dedication of our health team working across the country. Their hard work has allowed us to bring essential healthcare to underserved and remote communities, reaching some of the most challenging regions and those in need. Beyond medical care, […]
Western Digital employees joined forces for a special Employee Engagement activity, building bicycles from scratch that were later handed over to children from Smile Foundation’s education centres. Many children often have to travel a long distance to school and the bicycles would provide an eco-friendly solution to this problem. This hands-on effort created a meaningful […]
More than 230 employees of Adobe came together with enthusiastic children from Smile Foundation’s education centres in Noida and Bengaluru to create beautiful Mandala art. This wonderful experience was not just about the art, but about bonding and being there for each other. Each child was gifted a school kit filled with essentials like a […]
In celebration of Mirka India’s 14th anniversary, the team visited one of Smile Foundation’s education centres in Delhi. Mirka team participated in a BALA art activity, turning the centre's walls into vibrant canvases of hope and learning. The children joined hands with the tea, painting, singing, dancing together, as the walls slowly came to life. […]
The 11th edition of the Smile Int’l Film Festival for Children & Youth (SIFFCY), in partnership with the European Union, brought the magic of over 150 critically acclaimed films from 50+ countries to inspire and engage 50,000+ children in India. The festival took place at the Sirifort Auditorium Complex, New Delhi, and was celebrated simultaneously […]
Smile Foundation was recognized with the ‘Award for Outstanding Contribution to Social Consciousness’ by the World CSR Day. The Award recognizes organizations that have made significant contributions to promoting social responsibility and ethical practices. This honour reflects Smile Foundation’s sustained efforts in driving impactful development initiatives, empowering communities, and fostering inclusive growth across India.
135 employees from Indus Insights visited Smile Foundation’s Mission Education Centre in Gurugram for a fun and engaging day out. They put on their creative caps, painted walls, decorated shoes, assembled student's desks and provided training on general soft skills and basic numeracy to create a brighter and more comfortable space for children. The activity […]
It was a day of teamwork and purpose as Wells Fargo volunteers participated in an employee engagement program organized by Smile Foundation – the ‘Build a Bike Challenge.’ Working in teams, the volunteers collaborated, supported each other, and carefully assembled bicycles, knowing they were creating something meaningful for children who walk long distances to school. […]
Hundreds of volunteers and supporters came together and joined Smile Foundation at the Tata Mumbai Marathon to support the Shiksha Na Ruke initiative. Teams from Knight Frank India Private Limited, Diversey India Hygiene Private Limited, CBC Corporation India Pvt. Ltd., and Evonik India Pvt. Ltd. enthusiastically matched steps with employees and volunteers from Smile Foundation […]
Happiness means a little more when it’s shared. That’s what 250+ CISCO volunteers did by hand-painting shoes for children supported by Smile Foundation. In six cities - Bangalore, Pune, Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, and Chennai, they turned simple footwear into colorful expressions of love and creativity and gifted them to the children. For the children, these […]
The iTrain on Wheels programme, a nationwide initiative to upskill painters, has been honored with the 7th Indian Chamber of Commerce Social Impact Award 2025 in the Employment Enhancing Vocational Skills category. A collaboration between Berger Paints India Limited and Smile Foundation, the programme has been providing free training in modern painting techniques, soft skills, […]
