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SUMMARY:A good person is always a successful Professional' SMILE's Women's Development Programme
DESCRIPTION:“Being a good individual helps you become a successful professional too\,” says Ms. Alka Saxena\, noted woman journalist of India\, as the Role Model & Chief Guest for third SMILE-Springboard Workshop. Smile Foundation\, in partnership with British Council’s Springboard programme\, conducted the third workshop under SMILE-Springboard Women’s Development Programme on March 11\, 2006 in New Delhi. Ms. Saxena comes from a modest background and studied English only from standard 6th of the government school. She also started taking tuition after Class 12th and made her way through graduation. “Focus and determination are the ingredients for success\,” remarks Ms. Saxena as the Role Model. The programme contains a series of four workshops spread over three months in New Delhi. There were 25 participating women professionals from various fields like NGO\, Colleges\, Schools\, Journalism\, Health (Doctors)\, Central Government Departments etc for the third workshop. \nMs. Saxena had an over-protective childhood\, being the first girl child in three generations in her traditional family. “Gradually I asked for higher education and put my foot down on the issue of marriage. But I got tremendous support from my brother and later from my family\,” she recalls. “During my professional assignments\, including those in the midst of terrorism and tragedies\, also I demanded why being a girl I could not do things which male could do.” \n“I am very proud of being a mother and a wife.” Ms. Saxena urges the participants\, “You can be down\, but never in any point of life feel that you are out.” \nBesides Ms. Alka Saxena taking over the Role Model Hour\, Dr. Neerja Chand and Ms. Deepali Bahanot from Springboard were the trainers for the workshop. \nThe objectives and topics of the workshops are enhancing skills and information to take control of life is one of the major objectives of the workshop. The focus areas of workshop include Confidence Building\, Conflict Resolution\, Self-awareness\, Motivation\, Balancing Home and Work\, Managing one’s Image\, Cultivating Assertiveness and Setting Goals.
URL:https://www.smilefoundationindia.org/workshops-events/a-good-person-is-always-a-successful-professional-smiles-womens-development-programme/
LOCATION:Delhi & NCR
CATEGORIES:Workshop & Events
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SUMMARY:A good person is always a successful Professional' SMILE's Women's Development Programme
DESCRIPTION:“Being a good individual helps you become a successful professional too\,” says Ms. Alka Saxena\, noted woman journalist of India\, as the Role Model & Chief Guest for third SMILE-Springboard Workshop. Smile Foundation\, in partnership with British Council’s Springboard programme\, conducted the third workshop under SMILE-Springboard Women’s Development Programme on March 11\, 2006 in New Delhi. Ms. Saxena comes from a modest background and studied English only from standard 6th of the government school. She also started taking tuition after Class 12th and made her way through graduation. “Focus and determination are the ingredients for success\,” remarks Ms. Saxena as the Role Model. The programme contains a series of four workshops spread over three months in New Delhi. There were 25 participating women professionals from various fields like NGO\, Colleges\, Schools\, Journalism\, Health (Doctors)\, Central Government Departments etc for the third workshop. \nMs. Saxena had an over-protective childhood\, being the first girl child in three generations in her traditional family. “Gradually I asked for higher education and put my foot down on the issue of marriage. But I got tremendous support from my brother and later from my family\,” she recalls. “During my professional assignments\, including those in the midst of terrorism and tragedies\, also I demanded why being a girl I could not do things which male could do.” \n“I am very proud of being a mother and a wife.” Ms. Saxena urges the participants\, “You can be down\, but never in any point of life feel that you are out.” \nBesides Ms. Alka Saxena taking over the Role Model Hour\, Dr. Neerja Chand and Ms. Deepali Bahanot from Springboard were the trainers for the workshop. \nThe objectives and topics of the workshops are enhancing skills and information to take control of life is one of the major objectives of the workshop. The focus areas of workshop include Confidence Building\, Conflict Resolution\, Self-awareness\, Motivation\, Balancing Home and Work\, Managing one’s Image\, Cultivating Assertiveness and Setting Goals.
URL:https://www.smilefoundationindia.org/workshops-events/a-good-person-is-always-a-successful-professional-smiles-womens-development-programme-2/
LOCATION:Delhi & NCR
CATEGORIES:Swabhiman Happenings
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20060325
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20060326
DTSTAMP:20260406T012720
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SUMMARY:"Women’s Development is happening in India; but in pockets"
DESCRIPTION:Smile Foundation and British Council (Springboard Programme) concluded the first series of capacity building workshops for career women under their Women’s Development Programme. Today’s was the fourth and the final workshop in the series. All the participants had attended all four workshops\, which were complementary. Incidentally\, the programme has been successful in the UK and has won the prestigious UK ‘National Training Award’. \nThe major objective behind the programme was how to take control of life\, both professional and personal. The other important focus areas include Confidence Building\, Conflict Resolution\, Self-awareness\, Motivation\, Balancing Home and Work\, Managing one’s Image\, Cultivating Assertiveness and Setting Goals. \nMs. Santosh Yadav\, Padmashri\, Arjuna Awardee and Record holding woman mountaineer and Everest Heroine was the Special Guest & Role Model in the workshop. Prof. Monica Das\, University of Delhi\, Author and Exponent of Gender Issue and Dr. Bhavna Barmi\, Chief Psychologist\, Escorts Heart Institute & Research centre and Consultant\, Dharamshila Cancer Institute were two other guests who conducted different sessions during the workshop and motivated the participants. \n“I feel surprised when I look back and realize that I successfully scaled Mount Everest twice\,” admits Santosh\, who has a place in the Guinness Book of World Records for being the only women in the world to have conquered Mt. Everest twice. “I saw snow for the first time only in 1986 but conquered the highest and toughest peak twice in 1993 and 1994. If you feel you can do it\, the way to the top is not impossible\,” opined Santosh\, who is also an officer with the Indo-Tibet Boarder Police (ITBP). \n“Climbing Everest was difficult. But making my way through social stigma was more difficult as mountaineering tests your physical stamina but social stigma tests your mental and psychological strength\,” says Santosh\, who hails from an obscure Haryana village. \n“Women’s development in India is happening in Indian society but in pockets\,” says Prof. Monica Das\, educationist\, author and exponent of gender issue. “With almost half of India are women\, half of our society needs to be empowered\,” she added. \n“It’s in-built with women to be the fairer and better sex\,” says Dr. Bhavna Barmi\, Chief Psychologist\, Escorts Heart Institute and Research Centre. “Every facet is important for a woman than her own need. We must change that\,” she added. \nLalima Aneja Dang\, a radio jockey and newsreader who participated in all the workshop says\, “I got empowered but more importantly I got much clarity in that regard from this programme. The design of the programme made me so connected to it.” \nDr. Rita Nagpal\, a Govt. of India official and another participant feels\, “Initially I came to the programme for curiosity’s sake without having an idea of the design. But I am pleased at the end of it.” She adds\, “The component of involving role models throughout the programme was innovative and it gave us an opportunity to have a real insight in to women’s empowerment.” \nSujata Dehury\, a participant and a journalist by profession\, opines\, “This was my first ever women’s empowerment workshop. The diverse age groups of participants helped us gain expertise and experience.” \nArpana Ruth\, one of the Springboard trainers says\, “It’s wonderful to be an aware and empowered woman. During the programme I also learned a lot from the participants. I must thank Smile Foundation on behalf of Springboard to make this programme so successful.” \nDr. Neerja Chand\, the main Springboard trainer states\, “The homogeneous group of participants from different walks of life and the kinds of Role Models were nowhere there in previous Springboard workshop. These components made this programme look fantastic and very successful.” \nThe conclusion of the fourth workshop successfully completed the first series of SMILE-Springboard Women’s Development Programme in New Delhi.
URL:https://www.smilefoundationindia.org/workshops-events/womens-development-is-happening-in-india-but-in-pockets-2/
LOCATION:Delhi & NCR
CATEGORIES:Swabhiman Happenings
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SUMMARY:"Women’s Development is happening in India; but in pockets"
DESCRIPTION:Smile Foundation and British Council (Springboard Programme) concluded the first series of capacity building workshops for career women under their Women’s Development Programme. Today’s was the fourth and the final workshop in the series. All the participants had attended all four workshops\, which were complementary. Incidentally\, the programme has been successful in the UK and has won the prestigious UK ‘National Training Award’. \nThe major objective behind the programme was how to take control of life\, both professional and personal. The other important focus areas include Confidence Building\, Conflict Resolution\, Self-awareness\, Motivation\, Balancing Home and Work\, Managing one’s Image\, Cultivating Assertiveness and Setting Goals. \nMs. Santosh Yadav\, Padmashri\, Arjuna Awardee and Record holding woman mountaineer and Everest Heroine was the Special Guest & Role Model in the workshop. Prof. Monica Das\, University of Delhi\, Author and Exponent of Gender Issue and Dr. Bhavna Barmi\, Chief Psychologist\, Escorts Heart Institute & Research centre and Consultant\, Dharamshila Cancer Institute were two other guests who conducted different sessions during the workshop and motivated the participants. \n“I feel surprised when I look back and realize that I successfully scaled Mount Everest twice\,” admits Santosh\, who has a place in the Guinness Book of World Records for being the only women in the world to have conquered Mt. Everest twice. “I saw snow for the first time only in 1986 but conquered the highest and toughest peak twice in 1993 and 1994. If you feel you can do it\, the way to the top is not impossible\,” opined Santosh\, who is also an officer with the Indo-Tibet Boarder Police (ITBP). \n“Climbing Everest was difficult. But making my way through social stigma was more difficult as mountaineering tests your physical stamina but social stigma tests your mental and psychological strength\,” says Santosh\, who hails from an obscure Haryana village. \n“Women’s development in India is happening in Indian society but in pockets\,” says Prof. Monica Das\, educationist\, author and exponent of gender issue. “With almost half of India are women\, half of our society needs to be empowered\,” she added. \n“It’s in-built with women to be the fairer and better sex\,” says Dr. Bhavna Barmi\, Chief Psychologist\, Escorts Heart Institute and Research Centre. “Every facet is important for a woman than her own need. We must change that\,” she added. \nLalima Aneja Dang\, a radio jockey and newsreader who participated in all the workshop says\, “I got empowered but more importantly I got much clarity in that regard from this programme. The design of the programme made me so connected to it.” \nDr. Rita Nagpal\, a Govt. of India official and another participant feels\, “Initially I came to the programme for curiosity’s sake without having an idea of the design. But I am pleased at the end of it.” She adds\, “The component of involving role models throughout the programme was innovative and it gave us an opportunity to have a real insight in to women’s empowerment.” \nSujata Dehury\, a participant and a journalist by profession\, opines\, “This was my first ever women’s empowerment workshop. The diverse age groups of participants helped us gain expertise and experience.” \nArpana Ruth\, one of the Springboard trainers says\, “It’s wonderful to be an aware and empowered woman. During the programme I also learned a lot from the participants. I must thank Smile Foundation on behalf of Springboard to make this programme so successful.” \nDr. Neerja Chand\, the main Springboard trainer states\, “The homogeneous group of participants from different walks of life and the kinds of Role Models were nowhere there in previous Springboard workshop. These components made this programme look fantastic and very successful.” \nThe conclusion of the fourth workshop successfully completed the first series of SMILE-Springboard Women’s Development Programme in New Delhi.
URL:https://www.smilefoundationindia.org/workshops-events/womens-development-is-happening-in-india-but-in-pockets/
LOCATION:Delhi & NCR
CATEGORIES:Workshop & Events
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SUMMARY:Smile Super Summer Camp A Gateway to Children's Development
DESCRIPTION:Smile Foundation supports initiatives on Child-focused interventions\, directly reaching out to over a hundred thousand beneficiaries across 15 states of Federal India through various welfare projects. \nTaking its commitment for children’s quality education and growth\, Smile Foundation is organizing a programme\, named ‘Smile Super Summer Camp’ in Delhi and National Capital Region. \nIntroducing Summer Camp \nSummer is the time for children to take time off from the regular chore of going to school and getting down to the curriculum. So\, the summer vacation is\, in another way\, an opportunity to horn certain life skills while having fun. \nWhat can it Make a Difference \nChildren in the age group of seven to teen years are in the moulding stage. Right skills imparted now can help them shape their life and future. Smile Super Summer Camp has come up with ingredients to help children gain different life skills which will not only help themselves but also their surroundings. Saving water\, sensitizing and helping fellow children in the immediate neighbourhood\, maintaining a healthy dietary habit since such an early age\, beginning to set clear goals in life\, managing time\, keeping discipline in day-to-day life\, even sensitizing elders would be what the children are supposed to grasp through the innovative design of the modules. \nKindly also visit Swabhiman website www.swabhimanindia.net \nThe Smile Super Summer Camp introduces innovative ways of learning life skills and management skills among children in the age group of 7–14 years belonging to various communities and schools. Summer Camp Schedule: \n\n\n\nCamp\nPlace\nDates\nChildren\n\n\n1\nEast Delhi Mall\, Kaushambi\, Delhi NCR\nMay 15\, 2006  to June 15\, 2006.\n200\n\n\n2\nNai Disha\, NOIDA\, Uttar Pradesh\nMay 18 to May 2006\n52\n\n\n3\nNTPC\, Dadri\, Uttar Pradesh\nMay 25\, 2006 to May 27\, 2006\n50\n\n\n\nVision of the Camps: \nSmile Foundation’s vision of summer camp is focused on overall Personality Development along with creative sessions on art & craft and other activities. \n“You can a make a difference” \n“You can a make a difference” is also an inimitable and unique concept of the workshop\, which helps children become creative\, dynamic\, productive and sensitive citizen of India and by instilling the belief that each individual is capable of making a difference. \nWhat People Say About the Camps: \n“In this summer camp all the sessions were enjoyable and it was made more interesting by the faculty members. I thank them for telling us the minute things which are often neglected by us\, but in the long run these are the most useful. I thank SMILE Foundation for changing the way we look at the world and at ourselves”. – Medhavi Saxena NTPC\, Dadri. \n“This camp has introduced me to myself. Now I see myself as a capable and confident person. I thank the faculty members for being so friendly with us and sparing some with.” \n“I have no words to thank you for all that you have done for us\, especially althrough you are pre-occupied. I also want to thank Smile Foundation for sending such perfect hands to mould us in a better channel”. – Niladri\, NTPC\, Dadri \n“Keeping in view the present scenario we strongly feel that a child should learn different skills of life\, as it is a very important part of the growing stage of the child. We were thankful to Smile Foundation\, who took the initiative and\, more so\, showed its interest in organizing this type of unique and purpose-based workshops and campaigns. – Mr. S K Masuriha\, General Secretary\, NTPC Club. \n“I enjoyed this camp a lot & want to join it again whenever it will organize. I also apprise all my friends about the camp\,” said Shardul with effervescent. \n“I learnt various art & craft i.e. pin wheel\, pencil decoration\, vegetable painting especially puppets and frogs”. – Rehka\, Nai Disha\, Noida. \n“We learnt various things first time in this camp which were not taught in the school. This workshop increases my confidence and also helped me to learn various skills”. – Shyam 3rd class student of Nai Disha\, Noida \nTarget Group \nChildren in the age group of 7 to 15 years from different organizations\, communities\, schools\, in Delhi and NCR are the beneficiaries from this programme. \nObjective \nThis programme is designed for the enhancement and management of skills required to achieve success and opportunities for personal growth that last a lifetime. \nThe core ingredients of the programme are as follows: \n\nPersonality Development\nLife Skill Management\nTime management and goal setting skills\nCommunication skills\nBasic safety and self-defence techniques\nA session on awareness regarding child abuse\nHealth\, nutrition and dietary habit\nWorkshop on Parenting Skills Methodology for Implementation:\nRole plays\nDramatization and demonstrations\nLectures and discussions\nColouring and painting\nPictorial and chart presentation\nYogic Kriyas\nQuiz sessions\n\nAge Groups: \n\nSet I: 7yrs. – 9yrs.\n Set II: 10yrs. – 15yrs.\nSet III: 15yrs. onwards
URL:https://www.smilefoundationindia.org/workshops-events/smile-super-summer-camp-a-gateway-to-childrens-development/
LOCATION:Delhi & NCR
CATEGORIES:Workshop & Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20060501T080000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20060630T170000
DTSTAMP:20260406T012720
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SUMMARY:Smile Super Summer Camp A Gateway to Children's Development
DESCRIPTION:Smile Foundation supports initiatives on Child-focused interventions\, directly reaching out to over a hundred thousand beneficiaries across 15 states of Federal India through various welfare projects. \nTaking its commitment for children’s quality education and growth\, Smile Foundation is organizing a programme\, named ‘Smile Super Summer Camp’ in Delhi and National Capital Region. \nIntroducing Summer Camp \nSummer is the time for children to take time off from the regular chore of going to school and getting down to the curriculum. So\, the summer vacation is\, in another way\, an opportunity to horn certain life skills while having fun. \nWhat can it Make a Difference \nChildren in the age group of seven to teen years are in the moulding stage. Right skills imparted now can help them shape their life and future. Smile Super Summer Camp has come up with ingredients to help children gain different life skills which will not only help themselves but also their surroundings. Saving water\, sensitizing and helping fellow children in the immediate neighbourhood\, maintaining a healthy dietary habit since such an early age\, beginning to set clear goals in life\, managing time\, keeping discipline in day-to-day life\, even sensitizing elders would be what the children are supposed to grasp through the innovative design of the modules. \nKindly also visit Swabhiman website www.swabhimanindia.net \nThe Smile Super Summer Camp introduces innovative ways of learning life skills and management skills among children in the age group of 7–14 years belonging to various communities and schools. Summer Camp Schedule: \n\n\n\nCamp\nPlace\nDates\nChildren\n\n\n1\nEast Delhi Mall\, Kaushambi\, Delhi NCR\nMay 15\, 2006  to June 15\, 2006.\n200\n\n\n2\nNai Disha\, NOIDA\, Uttar Pradesh\nMay 18 to May 2006\n52\n\n\n3\nNTPC\, Dadri\, Uttar Pradesh\nMay 25\, 2006 to May 27\, 2006\n50\n\n\n\nVision of the Camps: \nSmile Foundation’s vision of summer camp is focused on overall Personality Development along with creative sessions on art & craft and other activities. \n“You can a make a difference” \n“You can a make a difference” is also an inimitable and unique concept of the workshop\, which helps children become creative\, dynamic\, productive and sensitive citizen of India and by instilling the belief that each individual is capable of making a difference. \nWhat People Say About the Camps: \n“In this summer camp all the sessions were enjoyable and it was made more interesting by the faculty members. I thank them for telling us the minute things which are often neglected by us\, but in the long run these are the most useful. I thank SMILE Foundation for changing the way we look at the world and at ourselves”. – Medhavi Saxena NTPC\, Dadri. \n“This camp has introduced me to myself. Now I see myself as a capable and confident person. I thank the faculty members for being so friendly with us and sparing some with.” \n“I have no words to thank you for all that you have done for us\, especially althrough you are pre-occupied. I also want to thank Smile Foundation for sending such perfect hands to mould us in a better channel”. – Niladri\, NTPC\, Dadri \n“Keeping in view the present scenario we strongly feel that a child should learn different skills of life\, as it is a very important part of the growing stage of the child. We were thankful to Smile Foundation\, who took the initiative and\, more so\, showed its interest in organizing this type of unique and purpose-based workshops and campaigns. – Mr. S K Masuriha\, General Secretary\, NTPC Club. \n“I enjoyed this camp a lot & want to join it again whenever it will organize. I also apprise all my friends about the camp\,” said Shardul with effervescent. \n“I learnt various art & craft i.e. pin wheel\, pencil decoration\, vegetable painting especially puppets and frogs”. – Rehka\, Nai Disha\, Noida. \n“We learnt various things first time in this camp which were not taught in the school. This workshop increases my confidence and also helped me to learn various skills”. – Shyam 3rd class student of Nai Disha\, Noida \nTarget Group \nChildren in the age group of 7 to 15 years from different organizations\, communities\, schools\, in Delhi and NCR are the beneficiaries from this programme. \nObjective \nThis programme is designed for the enhancement and management of skills required to achieve success and opportunities for personal growth that last a lifetime. \nThe core ingredients of the programme are as follows: \n\nPersonality Development\nLife Skill Management\nTime management and goal setting skills\nCommunication skills\nBasic safety and self-defence techniques\nA session on awareness regarding child abuse\nHealth\, nutrition and dietary habit\nWorkshop on Parenting Skills Methodology for Implementation:\nRole plays\nDramatization and demonstrations\nLectures and discussions\nColouring and painting\nPictorial and chart presentation\nYogic Kriyas\nQuiz sessions\n\nAge Groups: \n\nSet I: 7yrs. – 9yrs.\nSet II: 10yrs. – 15yrs.\nSet III: 15yrs. onwards
URL:https://www.smilefoundationindia.org/workshops-events/smile-super-summer-camp-a-gateway-to-childrens-development-2/
LOCATION:Delhi & NCR
CATEGORIES:Educational activities & happenings for underprivileged children
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20060724T080000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20060726T170000
DTSTAMP:20260406T012720
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SUMMARY:Smile addresses Indian Youth Congress Meet
DESCRIPTION:Indian Youth Congress (IYC) invited Smile Foundation to address their District Youth Congress Presidents’ meet in New Delhi. Smile Foundation had been invited to conduct the session on Disaster Management for the three day training camps\, endorsing its commitment and response to disaster management in the country. \nIndian Youth Congress\, with a membership of over four million\, is one of the largest organizations for the youth in the world. \nThe camp was organized at Gandhi Smriti Darshan Samiti\, New Delhi between 24th and 26th of July\, 2006. \nSh. Arjun Singh\, Union Minister of HRD; Sh. Oscar Fernandes\, Union Minister; Sh. Shivraj Patil\, Union Minister for Home Affairs; Sh. Ashok Tanwar\, President\, IYC; were among those who conducted sessions on different subjects.
URL:https://www.smilefoundationindia.org/workshops-events/smile-addresses-indian-youth-congress-meet/
LOCATION:New Delhi
CATEGORIES:Workshop & Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20060726
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20060727
DTSTAMP:20260406T012720
CREATED:20221108T094247Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221108T094247Z
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SUMMARY:Smile and NSUI joint series of Workshops
DESCRIPTION:National Students Union of India [NSUI] and Swabhiman – Women’s Awareness Initiative of Smile Foundation\, join hands to set off a series of workshops with various colleges of the University of Delhi. \nThe workshops are targeting mixed groups of boys and girls. The modules cover safety issues\, creating awareness on drug de-addiction among youth\, social consequences of drugs\, how drug abuse leads to molestation\, harassment etc. It also includes career conflicts\, problem in relationships\, examination and academic stress forces a youth to take drugs etc. \nWorkshop -1\, Date: July 26\, 2006\, Place: Deshbandhu College\, Kalkaji\, New Delhi-19 \nResource Persons: Dr. Bharat Bhushan and Dr. Vipin Chauhan from Navjyoti Delhi Police Foundation. \nParticipants: 70 boys and girls Workshop -2\, Place: College of Vocational Studies\, Sheikh Sarai\, New Delhi-17 \nResource Persons: Ms. Sapna Kulshrestha and Ms. Kiran Arora from Smile Foundation \nParticipants: 50 boys and girls. \nSmile Foundation and NSUI have planned cover more college in Delhi through this series of workshops.
URL:https://www.smilefoundationindia.org/workshops-events/smile-and-nsui-joint-series-of-workshops/
LOCATION:New Delhi
CATEGORIES:Workshop & Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20060726
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20060727
DTSTAMP:20260406T012720
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LAST-MODIFIED:20221109T171730Z
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SUMMARY:Smile and NSUI joint series of Workshops
DESCRIPTION:National Students Union of India [NSUI] and Swabhiman – Women’s Awareness Initiative of Smile Foundation\, join hands to set off a series of workshops with various colleges of the University of Delhi. \nThe workshops are targeting mixed groups of boys and girls. The modules cover safety issues\, creating awareness on drug de-addiction among youth\, social consequences of drugs\, how drug abuse leads to molestation\, harassment etc. It also includes career conflicts\, problem in relationships\, examination and academic stress forces a youth to take drugs etc. \nWorkshop -1\, Date: July 26\, 2006\, Place: Deshbandhu College\, Kalkaji\, New Delhi-19 \nResource Persons: Dr. Bharat Bhushan and Dr. Vipin Chauhan from Navjyoti Delhi Police Foundation. \nParticipants: 70 boys and girls Workshop -2\, Place: College of Vocational Studies\, Sheikh Sarai\, New Delhi-17 \nResource Persons: Ms. Sapna Kulshrestha and Ms. Kiran Arora from Smile Foundation \nParticipants: 50 boys and girls. \nSmile Foundation and NSUI have planned cover more college in Delhi through this series of workshops.
URL:https://www.smilefoundationindia.org/workshops-events/smile-and-nsui-joint-series-of-workshops-2/
LOCATION:New Delhi
CATEGORIES:Swabhiman Happenings
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20060801
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20060802
DTSTAMP:20260406T012720
CREATED:20221110T164428Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221110T164527Z
UID:59133-1154390400-1154476799@www.smilefoundationindia.org
SUMMARY:Flying high – Meaning of Independence: A Smile – TCS Initiatives for Underprivileged children
DESCRIPTION:Maitree -Tata Consultancy Services [TCS] and Smile Foundation came together to celebrate the spirit of Independence Day – Tiranga Utsav with the underprivileged children. \nThis event was an endeavor to sensitize children about the eventful day trying to inculcate values and knowledge of history. Children’s involvement in such events is to create awareness & also make them feel part of the mainstream society\, making them realize they too can contribute and make a difference in the society. \nThe event gave an opportunity to Smile’s children to spend an evening with TCS family .Various fun filled activities like kite flying\, drawing competition\, musical chair etc. were organized by TCS for the children which saw an overwhelming response. \nCaptain Shweta Mishra – Maitree Head\, Delhi region\, coordinated the entire event along with Ms. Anju Dhoop – Asst Manager HR. \nThe initiative was a step ahead taken together by TCS & Smile Foundation to bring a smile on face of innocent children & bring some joy into their lives.
URL:https://www.smilefoundationindia.org/workshops-events/flying-high-meaning-of-independence-a-smile-tcs-initiatives-for-underprivileged-children/
LOCATION:Gurgaon
CATEGORIES:Workshop & Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20070917T080000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20070924T170000
DTSTAMP:20260406T012720
CREATED:20221108T093214Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221108T093214Z
UID:56943-1190016000-1190653200@www.smilefoundationindia.org
SUMMARY:Celebrating Girl Child week
DESCRIPTION:Workshops to build the livelihood skills of the underprivileged girl children and women\, and street play performances are the highlights this year. \nCapacity building of victimised and underprivileged girls marked the Girl Child week celebrations by Smile Foundation this year too. A series of street plays and skill building workshops were organised throughout the city sensitizing people about the plight of girl child and motivating them to be a part of the development process. \nLast year\, Smile Foundation for the first time organised a street play workshop under Swabhiman\, a health and empowerment programme for girl child and women. The workshop was held at Neb Sarai\, a Swabhiman Intervention area. \nToday\, Smile Foundation has a full-fledged street play group\, with at least 45 performances held at Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC)\, Delhi Haat\, DAV College and 10 urban slums (Nut Colony and Ambedkar Colony in Chhatarpur\, Kumhar Basti and Harijan Basti and Gali number 1 to 4 in Neb Sarai\, New Ashok Nagar\, Shashi Garden (Mayur Vihar)\, Indira Camp and Valmiki Camp in Begumpur and Sriram J. J. camp) of Delhi to its credit. \nThrough the street play performances\, a total of 100\,000 privileged and underprivileged mass including about 80\,000 women were sensitized about the significance of family planning and various reproductive health issues including immunization\, early registration\, condom promotion\, HIVAIDS\, safe motherhood\, female foeticide etc. \nWatch these community girls perform and it would be difficult for you to distinguish between a professional street play group and these adolescent slum dwellers. \nContinuing with the legacy\, this year too Smile Foundation organised a series of street plays at different locations of the city. Along with this\, are several skill building workshops organised to provide livelihood skills to victimised and underprivileged girls. The workshop which started on September 19 ended on September 25. \nThe week long workshop included making of various artifacts like paper bags\, decorated pots\, anklets\, necklaces\, etc. The girls exhibited their artifacts at Lady Sriram College on September 19 and Gargi College on September 23 where the articles sell like hot cakes. “Ab hum apna khud ka kaam shuru kar sakte hain (Now we can start our own work)\,” says Snehalata\, a resident of New Ashok Nagar.
URL:https://www.smilefoundationindia.org/workshops-events/celebrating-girl-child-week/
LOCATION:New Delhi
CATEGORIES:Workshop & Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20070917T080000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20070924T170000
DTSTAMP:20260406T012720
CREATED:20221109T171525Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221109T171525Z
UID:58140-1190016000-1190653200@www.smilefoundationindia.org
SUMMARY:Celebrating Girl Child week
DESCRIPTION:Workshops to build the livelihood skills of the underprivileged girl children and women\, and street play performances are the highlights this year. \nCapacity building of victimised and underprivileged girls marked the Girl Child week celebrations by Smile Foundation this year too. A series of street plays and skill building workshops were organised throughout the city sensitizing people about the plight of girl child and motivating them to be a part of the development process. \nLast year\, Smile Foundation for the first time organised a street play workshop under Swabhiman\, a health and empowerment programme for girl child and women. The workshop was held at Neb Sarai\, a Swabhiman Intervention area. \nToday\, Smile Foundation has a full-fledged street play group\, with at least 45 performances held at Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC)\, Delhi Haat\, DAV College and 10 urban slums (Nut Colony and Ambedkar Colony in Chhatarpur\, Kumhar Basti and Harijan Basti and Gali number 1 to 4 in Neb Sarai\, New Ashok Nagar\, Shashi Garden (Mayur Vihar)\, Indira Camp and Valmiki Camp in Begumpur and Sriram J. J. camp) of Delhi to its credit. \nThrough the street play performances\, a total of 100\,000 privileged and underprivileged mass including about 80\,000 women were sensitized about the significance of family planning and various reproductive health issues including immunization\, early registration\, condom promotion\, HIVAIDS\, safe motherhood\, female foeticide etc. \nWatch these community girls perform and it would be difficult for you to distinguish between a professional street play group and these adolescent slum dwellers. \nContinuing with the legacy\, this year too Smile Foundation organised a series of street plays at different locations of the city. Along with this\, are several skill building workshops organised to provide livelihood skills to victimised and underprivileged girls. The workshop which started on September 19 ended on September 25. \nThe week long workshop included making of various artifacts like paper bags\, decorated pots\, anklets\, necklaces\, etc. The girls exhibited their artifacts at Lady Sriram College on September 19 and Gargi College on September 23 where the articles sell like hot cakes. “Ab hum apna khud ka kaam shuru kar sakte hain (Now we can start our own work)\,” says Snehalata\, a resident of New Ashok Nagar.
URL:https://www.smilefoundationindia.org/workshops-events/celebrating-girl-child-week-4/
LOCATION:New Delhi
CATEGORIES:Swabhiman Happenings
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20071216
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20071217
DTSTAMP:20260406T012720
CREATED:20221108T092811Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221108T092811Z
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SUMMARY:Smile felicitated among the Best 10 NGOs in India
DESCRIPTION:Smile Foundation has been felicitated among the 10 best Non Government Organisations by MUKTI FOUNDATION. \nMs. 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.” \nAround 100 children from Smile’s projects in Mumbai represented Smile Foundation during the felicitation ceremony held in Mumbai. \nMukti 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. \nOn 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. \n“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. \nSudesh Bhonsale\, renowned singer and entertainer\, and Sameera Reddy\, Bollywood actress\, performed at the concert among others and also encouraged the children. \nMukti 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. \nSmile appreciates Mukti Foundation’s effort in encouraging good practices in the non government sector.
URL:https://www.smilefoundationindia.org/workshops-events/smile-felicitated-among-the-best-10-ngos-in-india/
LOCATION:Mumbai\, India
CATEGORIES:Workshop & Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20080306
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20080307
DTSTAMP:20260406T012720
CREATED:20221108T092215Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221108T092302Z
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SUMMARY:Inspiration: Mantra for this Women's Day
DESCRIPTION:International Women’s Day this time is quite special for the eight community girls from Smile Foundation. They are by now ‘Swabhiman Role Models’ in their communities. So what’s that they have been waiting for this day? \nReena\, Rubina\, Babita\, Sona\, Kiran\, Chandrakala\, Sameera and Sunita\, are just eight of the trained catalysts of Swabhiman programme from Smile Foundation\, who in their teens\, have already achieved the status of ‘role models’ in their communities and are getting trained to be ‘change makers’ in future \n‘Inspiration’ is the theme on this International Women’s Day for the unsung girls in the communities where Smile Foundation has been working through its programme named ‘Swabhiman’ – meaning self respect in Hindi. Swabhiman is a programme for empowerment and development of underprivileged girls and women. Swabhiman is working for a population of 80\,000 in Delhi and 60\,000 in rural Haryana. \nDr. Kiran Bedi spent quality time with the ‘Smile Role Models’ with interaction\, advise\, sharing experience and giving them tips on how to lead other girls and women in their respective communities. \n“I feel that the root cause of all problems faced by women will be solved if they become economically self dependant\,” said Dr. Kiran Bedi. “Decision making without bothering about social approvals is another solution for Indian women\, particularly in low communities\, to lead a life with self respect.” \nDr. Bedi also advised Smile Foundation to work more on social security of the community girls and women so that they could live in a much better environment. Apart from formal and non formal education which Smile Foundation has been carrying out\, Dr. Bedi advised distant education and increasing mental IQ by utilizing time in reading newspapers and also watching news should be encouraged. \nDuring the interactive session\, Dr. Kiran Bedi appreciated the good work being done by the Smile Community Girls and also encouraged them to continue with the same in future as well. Smile Role Models emerge from among the Community Girls. \nA week long drive and campaign is being carried out in all over Swabhiman areas in Delhi. Nukkad natak (street play)\, role plays\, songs\, interactions etc. under the theme ‘Inspiration’ are going on\, targeting adolescent girls directly and their influence groups like boys\, elderly\, children etc. indirectly. \nThemes of the campaign are related to new mothers\, nutrition and health rights of women\, awareness against female foeticide\, decision making power\, basic health and hygiene\, gender issues etc. \nSmile Foundation is running its Swabhiman programme for adolescent girls and women in various underprivileged communities since 2005. In the process\, adolescent girls are selected regularly and trained properly to emerge as ‘Swabhiman Role Models’ and ‘Master Trainers’ in their communities. They have been setting examples in the communities\, and in the process inspiring others to ensure respect for girl child. \nThe objective of the special drive on International Women’s Day is to bring these ‘Role Models’ into the focus so that they can act as ‘inspiration’ for other girls. \nDr. Kiran Bedi\, an inspiration for all men and women in relation with women empowerment\, has invited a select group of eight ‘Swabhiman Role Models’ to her residence to act as an ‘inspiration’ and celebrate International Women’s Day in a special way for these unsung achievers in various communities. \nBrief about the selected eight ‘Swabhiman Role Models’ from various communities of Delhi\, invited by Dr. Kiran Bedi\, are as follow: \nWeek long advocacy campaigns going on as part of International Women’s Day celebration by Swabhiman \nName: Sona\nAge: 18 years \nSona\, born to a conservative family\, was married without her consent at a tender age of 14 years to a person who was abusive. She was tortured and ill treated almost on daily basis. \nThen\, she came to know about Smile’s Swabhiman and started attending counseling and training sessions of Smile Swabhiman. Gradually she became aware of her rights and mustered up courage to divorce her ill tempered husband. \nToday she works as a domestic help and during her spare time counsels and motivates other women to come out of exploitation and suffering. She is also planning to enroll herself in an adult education programme and improve her prospects through education. \nName: Kiran\nAge: 16 years \nKiran had to discontinue her education after 8th class as her parents did not want to support her education beyond middle school due to financial constraints and societal pressures. Little Kiran was inconsolable when she was told by her parents that because of her gender\, she could not study further as her parents otherwise would not be able to find a match for her. They also told her that they do not have enough money to send her to school as they have to educate their sons. \nKiran came into contact with Swabhiman team who were visiting her community. She started attending the counseling sessions of Swabhiman. Kiran enlightened by the counseling sessions\, decided to sponsor her own education through the earnings she would make by teaching students of junior classes. Kiran today is not only continuing with her education but is also working as a volunteer for Swabhiman and motivating girls her age to raise their voice against wrong done to them. \nName: Reena\nAge: 26 years \nReena\, a victim of early marriage and exploitation fought of all adversities to study and stand up on her own feet. Today she is employed as a CHE (Community Health Educator) in Swabhiman and devotes her entire time in educating other suffering women about their rights and inspires them to lead a life of independence and worth. \nName: Babita\nAge: 15 years \nBabita is another active volunteer of Smile Swabhiman who was earlier exploited by some frustrated male relatives of her village. After coming in contact with Swabhiman her life changed for better. Today Babita moves about in her community and educates them on how not to get exploited and defend themselves. \nName: Chandrakala\nAge: 21 years \nChandrakala is associated with Smile Swabhiman as a Community Health Educator. She has studied till the XII standard. Chandrakala looks after her ailing father who is currently suffering from Tuberculosis and has not been employed for the last 7 months. She also looks after her sister’s three children who are no more. Thanks to the counseling sessions of Swabhiman\, Chandrakala always wears a smile on her face despite all her hardships. She has attended extensive trainings on HIV/AIDS. She enjoys her work and spreads awareness on issues concerning women such as on safe motherhood\, gender discrimination\, nutrition\, sexual abuse etc. \nName: Rubina\nAge: 17 years \nRubina wanted to study like her brothers but her father packed her off to her granny’s home against her wishes. Courageous as she was\, she learnt farming and started working on the farm. She used the money earned through farming to further her studies. Today Rubina is not only a confident young girl who is aware of her rights but she also works as a volunteer of Swabhiman and encourages girls of her village to take up education seriously and know their rights. \nName: Sameera\nAge: 14 years \nSameera lost her elder brother and father in an accident a few years back. She works as a sweeper in Chhattarpur temple during the morning and attends her school during the day. After school hours she works as a volunteer for Swabhiman and spreads awareness on the importance of education among the girls of her community. \nName: Sunita\nAge: 18 years \nSunita used to work as a domestic help in a bungalow. She had come into contact with Smile Foundation team when they had gone to her community. She was a regular in all the counselling and training sessions of SMILE’s Swabhiman programme. One day her employer tried to molest her. Enraged\, she picked up a broom and started beating her employer and also ran out of the bungalow to raise an alarm. She forced her employer to seek an apology from her in front of his wife. This incident in her life made her join Swabhiman as a volunteer. She now goes about the village telling them how to lead a dignified life\, despite being community women. \nSwabhiman\, launched in August 2005\, is an effort from Smile Foundation focusing on welfare and empowerment of girl child and women. The programme reaches out to more about 1\, 40\, 000 population.
URL:https://www.smilefoundationindia.org/workshops-events/inspiration-mantra-for-this-womens-day/
LOCATION:New Delhi
CATEGORIES:Workshop & Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20080306
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20080307
DTSTAMP:20260406T012720
CREATED:20221109T171255Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221109T171255Z
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SUMMARY:Inspiration: Mantra for this Women's Day
DESCRIPTION:International Women’s Day this time is quite special for the eight community girls from Smile Foundation. They are by now ‘Swabhiman Role Models’ in their communities. So what’s that they have been waiting for this day? \nReena\, Rubina\, Babita\, Sona\, Kiran\, Chandrakala\, Sameera and Sunita\, are just eight of the trained catalysts of Swabhiman programme from Smile Foundation\, who in their teens\, have already achieved the status of ‘role models’ in their communities and are getting trained to be ‘change makers’ in future \n‘Inspiration’ is the theme on this International Women’s Day for the unsung girls in the communities where Smile Foundation has been working through its programme named ‘Swabhiman’ – meaning self respect in Hindi. Swabhiman is a programme for empowerment and development of underprivileged girls and women. Swabhiman is working for a population of 80\,000 in Delhi and 60\,000 in rural Haryana. \nDr. Kiran Bedi spent quality time with the ‘Smile Role Models’ with interaction\, advise\, sharing experience and giving them tips on how to lead other girls and women in their respective communities. \n“I feel that the root cause of all problems faced by women will be solved if they become economically self dependant\,” said Dr. Kiran Bedi. “Decision making without bothering about social approvals is another solution for Indian women\, particularly in low communities\, to lead a life with self respect.” \nDr. Bedi also advised Smile Foundation to work more on social security of the community girls and women so that they could live in a much better environment. Apart from formal and non formal education which Smile Foundation has been carrying out\, Dr. Bedi advised distant education and increasing mental IQ by utilizing time in reading newspapers and also watching news should be encouraged. \nDuring the interactive session\, Dr. Kiran Bedi appreciated the good work being done by the Smile Community Girls and also encouraged them to continue with the same in future as well. Smile Role Models emerge from among the Community Girls. \nA week long drive and campaign is being carried out in all over Swabhiman areas in Delhi. Nukkad natak (street play)\, role plays\, songs\, interactions etc. under the theme ‘Inspiration’ are going on\, targeting adolescent girls directly and their influence groups like boys\, elderly\, children etc. indirectly. \nThemes of the campaign are related to new mothers\, nutrition and health rights of women\, awareness against female foeticide\, decision making power\, basic health and hygiene\, gender issues etc. \nSmile Foundation is running its Swabhiman programme for adolescent girls and women in various underprivileged communities since 2005. In the process\, adolescent girls are selected regularly and trained properly to emerge as ‘Swabhiman Role Models’ and ‘Master Trainers’ in their communities. They have been setting examples in the communities\, and in the process inspiring others to ensure respect for girl child. \nThe objective of the special drive on International Women’s Day is to bring these ‘Role Models’ into the focus so that they can act as ‘inspiration’ for other girls. \nDr. Kiran Bedi\, an inspiration for all men and women in relation with women empowerment\, has invited a select group of eight ‘Swabhiman Role Models’ to her residence to act as an ‘inspiration’ and celebrate International Women’s Day in a special way for these unsung achievers in various communities. \nBrief about the selected eight ‘Swabhiman Role Models’ from various communities of Delhi\, invited by Dr. Kiran Bedi\, are as follow: \nWeek long advocacy campaigns going on as part of International Women’s Day celebration by Swabhiman \nName: Sona\nAge: 18 years \nSona\, born to a conservative family\, was married without her consent at a tender age of 14 years to a person who was abusive. She was tortured and ill treated almost on daily basis. \nThen\, she came to know about Smile’s Swabhiman and started attending counseling and training sessions of Smile Swabhiman. Gradually she became aware of her rights and mustered up courage to divorce her ill tempered husband. \nToday she works as a domestic help and during her spare time counsels and motivates other women to come out of exploitation and suffering. She is also planning to enroll herself in an adult education programme and improve her prospects through education. \nName: Kiran\nAge: 16 years \nKiran had to discontinue her education after 8th class as her parents did not want to support her education beyond middle school due to financial constraints and societal pressures. Little Kiran was inconsolable when she was told by her parents that because of her gender\, she could not study further as her parents otherwise would not be able to find a match for her. They also told her that they do not have enough money to send her to school as they have to educate their sons. \nKiran came into contact with Swabhiman team who were visiting her community. She started attending the counseling sessions of Swabhiman. Kiran enlightened by the counseling sessions\, decided to sponsor her own education through the earnings she would make by teaching students of junior classes. Kiran today is not only continuing with her education but is also working as a volunteer for Swabhiman and motivating girls her age to raise their voice against wrong done to them. \nName: Reena\nAge: 26 years \nReena\, a victim of early marriage and exploitation fought of all adversities to study and stand up on her own feet. Today she is employed as a CHE (Community Health Educator) in Swabhiman and devotes her entire time in educating other suffering women about their rights and inspires them to lead a life of independence and worth. \nName: Babita\nAge: 15 years \nBabita is another active volunteer of Smile Swabhiman who was earlier exploited by some frustrated male relatives of her village. After coming in contact with Swabhiman her life changed for better. Today Babita moves about in her community and educates them on how not to get exploited and defend themselves. \nName: Chandrakala\nAge: 21 years \nChandrakala is associated with Smile Swabhiman as a Community Health Educator. She has studied till the XII standard. Chandrakala looks after her ailing father who is currently suffering from Tuberculosis and has not been employed for the last 7 months. She also looks after her sister’s three children who are no more. Thanks to the counseling sessions of Swabhiman\, Chandrakala always wears a smile on her face despite all her hardships. She has attended extensive trainings on HIV/AIDS. She enjoys her work and spreads awareness on issues concerning women such as on safe motherhood\, gender discrimination\, nutrition\, sexual abuse etc. \nName: Rubina\nAge: 17 years \nRubina wanted to study like her brothers but her father packed her off to her granny’s home against her wishes. Courageous as she was\, she learnt farming and started working on the farm. She used the money earned through farming to further her studies. Today Rubina is not only a confident young girl who is aware of her rights but she also works as a volunteer of Swabhiman and encourages girls of her village to take up education seriously and know their rights. \nName: Sameera\nAge: 14 years \nSameera lost her elder brother and father in an accident a few years back. She works as a sweeper in Chhattarpur temple during the morning and attends her school during the day. After school hours she works as a volunteer for Swabhiman and spreads awareness on the importance of education among the girls of her community. \nName: Sunita\nAge: 18 years \nSunita used to work as a domestic help in a bungalow. She had come into contact with Smile Foundation team when they had gone to her community. She was a regular in all the counselling and training sessions of SMILE’s Swabhiman programme. One day her employer tried to molest her. Enraged\, she picked up a broom and started beating her employer and also ran out of the bungalow to raise an alarm. She forced her employer to seek an apology from her in front of his wife. This incident in her life made her join Swabhiman as a volunteer. She now goes about the village telling them how to lead a dignified life\, despite being community women. \nSwabhiman\, launched in August 2005\, is an effort from Smile Foundation focusing on welfare and empowerment of girl child and women. The programme reaches out to more about 1\, 40\, 000 population.
URL:https://www.smilefoundationindia.org/workshops-events/inspiration-mantra-for-this-womens-day-2/
LOCATION:New Delhi
CATEGORIES:Swabhiman Happenings
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20080314
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20080315
DTSTAMP:20260406T012720
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LAST-MODIFIED:20221108T091744Z
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SUMMARY:GE Healthcare – Modern Medicare Excellence Awards for Smile Foundation as ‘NGO of the Year’
DESCRIPTION:Name of Award: GE Healthcare – Modern Medicare Excellence Awards \nVenue: The Hyatt Regency\, Mumbai \nBackground \nThis award is instituted by GE Healthcare a division of global giant – General Electrical. GE Healthcare is into manufacturing and marketing of specialized hospital & pharma equipments. The objective of this award to recognize real heroes in health care areas especially related to hospitals\, individual doctors and other NGO organizations who are contributed to the society in a large way. \nSponsors & Partners \n\nBD\, BeaconMedes\, Esate India\, Medworld\nTelevision Partner – CNN IBN\nKnowledge Partner – Frost & Sullivan\nEvent Organizers – INFOMEDIA India Ltd\n\nThe Jury \n\nDr. Y P Bhatia – Chairman Accreditation Committee\nMr. Sandeep Sinha – Industry Manager\, Frost & Sullivan\nMr. Ganesh Lakshmanan – Business Head\, Modern Medicare\nDr. B S Ajaikumar – CEO Healthcare Global Enterprise\nMr. Ameera Pater – Executive Director – Metropolis Health care\n\nFinal Nominations for ‘NGO of the Year’ \n\nSpastics society of India\, Mumbai\nP.N.R. Society\, Bhavnagar\nRugna Seva Sadan\, Mumbai\nSmile Foundation\nCHETANA\n\nAwardees and Categories \nFace of the Year – Dr. V Mohandas – Mohandas Diabetes Research Foundation\, Chennai\nHall of Fame 2007 – Ruby Hall Cancer Centre\, Pune\nYoung Achiever – Dr. Manish Bansal – RG Stone Urological Centre\, Mumbai\nAdministrator of the Year– R D Tulsairaj\, Executive Director – Aravind Hospital Madurai\nEntrepreneur of the Year – Dr. N Sethuraman – Meenakshi Mission\nNGO of the Year (this award recognizes the NGO for its phenomenal work within the healthcare industry by supporting medical\ncauses and thereby offering various services) – SMILE FOUNDATION\nSocial Responsibility Initiative of the Year – Meenakshi Mission\, Madura\nMarketing Campaign of the Year – LifeCell Asia Cryo Cell Pvt. Ltd.\, Chennai\nSafe Practice Hospital – Wockhardt Hospital\, Bangalore\nSpecial Award – Institution – Frontier Lifeline\, Chennai \nAbout GE Healthcare \nGE Healthcare specializes in the manufacturing and marketing of a variety of hospital and pharma equipments. It has instituted an award to recognize individuals\, institutions in the field of healthcare who through their outstanding contributions have made a noticeable impact to the healthcare scenario in India. The award titled ‘Modern Medicare Excellence Award’ was instituted in 2006.
URL:https://www.smilefoundationindia.org/workshops-events/ge-healthcare-modern-medicare-excellence-awards-for-smile-foundation-as-ngo-of-the-year/
LOCATION:Mumbai\, India
CATEGORIES:Workshop & Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20080401T080000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20080401T170000
DTSTAMP:20260406T012720
CREATED:20221110T170045Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221110T170756Z
UID:59136-1207036800-1207069200@www.smilefoundationindia.org
SUMMARY:National Launch of Action for Children
DESCRIPTION:An Act for Positive Impact \nSmile Foundation formally launched ‘Action for Children‘ in India on 1st of April 2008 in New Delhi the presence of representatives of Wild Geese\, Ms Lyda Res and Ms Rachida\, Mr Yamada Koji\, Deputy Resident Representative of (Japan International Cooperation Agency) JICA\, and Mr Naimur Rehman\, Director\, One World South Asia. \n‘Action for Children’ launched across India by Smile Foundation is supported by a consortium of three Dutch agencies namely\, Wild Geese\, Net4Kids and Kids Rights. The consortium is promoted by the Government of The Netherlands. \nThe objectives are to involve privileged people in helping underprivileged sections of the society\, and make local development initiatives sustainable locally by involving corporate and civil society groups. \nIndia has the maximum number of homeless\, destitute and working children of the world. Out of 500 billionaires of the world\, India is home to 50 billionaires. Do the two statements not sound contradictory? How can a country with so many rich people have a very high percentage of its children living in abject poverty? \nIf all the ‘fortunate’ Indians come out of their indifference and apathy towards their ‘not so fortunate’ countrymen and decide to bail them out of their difficulties\, India could become one of the most prosperous and powerful countries of the world. \n‘Action for Children’ [AFC] is an interesting initiative of Smile Foundation which is directed to stimulate ‘fortunate’ Indians to ‘Stand up and Act’ to transform the lives of underprivileged children and contribute to nation building in the process. \n \n“We are impressed by the efforts in preparing the right platform for the launch of the programme in India. We are confident that Indian development sector would support Smile Foundation to make the programme a big success.” \nMs. Lyda Res\,\nWilde Ganzen\, The Netherlands \n  \n \n“Action for Children is a programme which will sensitize the privileged people in order to help underprivileged people. Hence\, we do not need to rely on external resources and funding to sustain NGOs and other development initiatives.” \nMr. Naimur Rahman\,\nDirector\, One World South Asia \n  \n \n“In a developing country like India\, there is a wide gap between the rich and the poor. Now there is a way in the form of Action for Children to bridge that gap.” \nMr. Yamada Koji\,\nDeputy Resident Representative\, JICA \n  \n \n“Action for Children programme is nothing but an extension of what Smile Foundation has already been doing for the last six years in various forms. However\, with the support of the Government of the Netherlands through a consortium [Wild Geese\, Net4Kids and Kids Rights]\, more than 100 NGOs across India will be sustainable locally by Smile Foundation. We can make it a revolution in the sector.” \nMr. Santanu Mishra\,\nTrustee\, Smile Foundation \n  \nThe programme is based on the premise that development is a people’s issue and not just government concern alone. It aims to sensitize people through advocacy on child related issues and seeks to involve them in mobilization of resources for grassroots initiatives targeted to bring about a qualitative change in the lives of underprivileged children by encouraging the privileged to stand up and ‘Act’ to make a difference in the lives of the disadvantaged. \nThe programme permeates from the context that: \n• The situation of children in India leaves much to be desired.\n• Fund raising in India needs to be broad-based.\n• Public support for the cause of children and its socialization is required to be strengthened. \n  \n \nIn line with this emerging scenario\, the ‘Action for Children’ programme aims at encouraging various civil society groups like Rotary\, Lions clubs\, trade\, industry and professional associations\, schools\, colleges\, youth clubs/youth wings\, corporate employees etc\, including Community Organizations\, to get involved in child development initiatives. \nThis will not only involve local people in relevant development initiatives\, but also ensure that development activities become locally sustainable and not dependant on external support alone. \nA programme like ‘Action for Children’ is the need of hour to bring about a qualitative change in the lives of millions of underprivileged in our country. \nTo know more about Action for Children\, kindly click here
URL:https://www.smilefoundationindia.org/workshops-events/national-launch-of-action-for-children/
LOCATION:New Delhi
CATEGORIES:Workshop & Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20080412
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20080413
DTSTAMP:20260406T012720
CREATED:20221108T104413Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221108T104413Z
UID:57103-1207958400-1208044799@www.smilefoundationindia.org
SUMMARY:Be A Reason for Someone to Smile
DESCRIPTION:SMILE for a SAFE Earth \nKajol Played cheerleader to Smile Children\, giving company were Ajay Devgan and Tanuja ji\, during a show organized by Zee TV. \nSmile Foundation children were over the moon to meet their favourite star\, Kajol. The Zee Family was more than obliged to invite Smile Children on the show Rock N Roll Family. \nIt was also endearing to see Kajol also responding to these children’s attention. The most touching moment was when the children presented Kajol with a hand made doll for her li’l princess\, daughter Nysa. \n“Smile children wanted to gift something to Kajol which she would feel special about. The children came up with the idea of making a doll and gift it to her daughter instead\,” says Shilpi\, (Communication Manager\, Smile Foundation). \nNot only Kajol but even Ajay Devgan and Tanuja ji were little moist eyed seeing the warmth and affection of these kids for whom the stars are demi-gods. \nAll SMILE children present were fans of Kajol. Kajol\, fond of Smile Foundation kids\, also was very happy for the opportunity through ‘Rock N Roll Family’ show on Zee TV which brought three generations dancing together. It brought an emotional touch to the programme too.
URL:https://www.smilefoundationindia.org/workshops-events/be-a-reason-for-someone-to-smile/
LOCATION:Mumbai\, India
CATEGORIES:Workshop & Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20080412
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20080413
DTSTAMP:20260406T012720
CREATED:20221111T180655Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221111T180655Z
UID:60423-1207958400-1208044799@www.smilefoundationindia.org
SUMMARY:Be A Reason for Someone to Smile
DESCRIPTION:SMILE for a SAFE Earth \nKajol Played cheerleader to Smile Children\, giving company were Ajay Devgan and Tanuja ji\, during a show organized by Zee TV. \nSmile Foundation children were over the moon to meet their favourite star\, Kajol. The Zee Family was more than obliged to invite Smile Children on the show Rock N Roll Family. \nIt was also endearing to see Kajol also responding to these children’s attention. The most touching moment was when the children presented Kajol with a hand made doll for her li’l princess\, daughter Nysa. \n“Smile children wanted to gift something to Kajol which she would feel special about. The children came up with the idea of making a doll and gift it to her daughter instead\,” says Shilpi\, (Communication Manager\, Smile Foundation). \nNot only Kajol but even Ajay Devgan and Tanuja ji were little moist eyed seeing the warmth and affection of these kids for whom the stars are demi-gods. \nAll SMILE children present were fans of Kajol. Kajol\, fond of Smile Foundation kids\, also was very happy for the opportunity through ‘Rock N Roll Family’ show on Zee TV which brought three generations dancing together. It brought an emotional touch to the programme too.
URL:https://www.smilefoundationindia.org/workshops-events/be-a-reason-for-someone-to-smile-2/
LOCATION:Mumbai\, India
CATEGORIES:Educational activities & happenings for underprivileged children
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20080422
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20080423
DTSTAMP:20260406T012720
CREATED:20221108T103924Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221108T104013Z
UID:57092-1208822400-1208908799@www.smilefoundationindia.org
SUMMARY:SMILE for a SAFE Earth
DESCRIPTION:SMILE for a SAFE Earth \nSmile Foundation children celebrated ‘Earth Day’ in Kolkata in associating with SAFE (South Asian Forum for Environment). \nLocality: Anwashah Road\, Kolkata\nDay: Earth Day\, April 22\, 2008 \nFolEarth Day’ is being celebrated all over. But how many of us may are aware of it or even with the concept of preserving our Mother Earth\, her beauty and resources for a better quality of life? \nChildren from Smile Foundation projects in Kolkata\, themselves belonging to underprivileged communities\, took to the street for sensitizing their elder citizens. \nThe programme started with a walk by SMILE children\, which was joined by socially conscious citizens in huge numbers. \nSMILE children interacted enthusiastically with everybody on basic awareness on environment issues. The children asked questions and shared views on the issues with all shop-keepers\, pedestrians and even road side vendors. This was followed by an interactive awareness session on ‘Environment and its effect on Health’ to consolidate the experiences gathered by these children in their short interactions. \nThe programme ended with children’s decision to – \n•Keep the environment clean and beautiful.\n• Throw garbage in proper places – in garbage bins and dustbins.\n• Save every drop of water\n• Protest against cutting of trees and exploitation of ponds and other water bodies\n• Keep your self clean\n• Wash hands before taking food \nCalcutta Telephones (BSNL) supported the programme. Soma Kanjilal\, Debjoy Mallick and Soma Chakraborty from Smile Foundation and SAFE’s Director Dipayan Dey took the lead in fruitful implementation of the drive.
URL:https://www.smilefoundationindia.org/workshops-events/smile-for-a-safe-earth/
LOCATION:Kolkata
CATEGORIES:Workshop & Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20080422
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20080423
DTSTAMP:20260406T012720
CREATED:20221111T180435Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221111T180511Z
UID:60420-1208822400-1208908799@www.smilefoundationindia.org
SUMMARY:SMILE for a SAFE Earth
DESCRIPTION:SMILE for a SAFE Earth \nSmile Foundation children celebrated ‘Earth Day’ in Kolkata in associating with SAFE (South Asian Forum for Environment). \nLocality: Anwashah Road\, Kolkata\nDay: Earth Day\, April 22\, 2008 \nFolEarth Day’ is being celebrated all over. But how many of us may are aware of it or even with the concept of preserving our Mother Earth\, her beauty and resources for a better quality of life? \nChildren from Smile Foundation projects in Kolkata\, themselves belonging to underprivileged communities\, took to the street for sensitizing their elder citizens. \nThe programme started with a walk by SMILE children\, which was joined by socially conscious citizens in huge numbers. \nSMILE children interacted enthusiastically with everybody on basic awareness on environment issues. The children asked questions and shared views on the issues with all shop-keepers\, pedestrians and even road side vendors. This was followed by an interactive awareness session on ‘Environment and its effect on Health’ to consolidate the experiences gathered by these children in their short interactions. \nThe programme ended with children’s decision to – \n\nKeep the environment clean and beautiful.\nThrow garbage in proper places – in garbage bins and dustbins.\nSave every drop of water\nProtest against cutting of trees and exploitation of ponds and other water bodies\nKeep your self clean\nWash hands before taking food\n\nCalcutta Telephones (BSNL) supported the programme. Soma Kanjilal\, Debjoy Mallick and Soma Chakraborty from Smile Foundation and SAFE’s Director Dipayan Dey took the lead in fruitful implementation of the drive.
URL:https://www.smilefoundationindia.org/workshops-events/smile-for-a-safe-earth-2/
LOCATION:Kolkata
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20080430
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20080501
DTSTAMP:20260406T012720
CREATED:20221108T103238Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221108T103238Z
UID:57083-1209513600-1209599999@www.smilefoundationindia.org
SUMMARY:SMILE Kids on 9x TV Ginni & Jonny Chak De Bachhe
DESCRIPTION:Don’t Employ Them; Empower\nEvent: An outdoor Awareness and Sensitization campaign Against Children working as Labour\nObjective: Sensitizing privileged people and sending an appeal to empower underprivileged children through education\nDate: April 30\, 2008; Wednesday [On the eve of International Labour Day]\nLocation: Churchgate\, Mumbai [towards Mantralaya]\nTime: 11 AM to 12 O’ Clock\nOrganiser: Smile Foundation\, 102\, ‘Sheraton Classic’\, Ram Mandir Road\, Vile Parle (East)\, Mumbai – 400 057.\nContact: +91-22-26104106\, 26104107 \nQuery from media\, privileged citizens and general public are welcome.
URL:https://www.smilefoundationindia.org/workshops-events/smile-kids-on-9x-tv-ginni-jonny-chak-de-bachhe-2/
LOCATION:Mumbai\, India
CATEGORIES:Workshop & Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20080430
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20080501
DTSTAMP:20260406T012720
CREATED:20221111T180221Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221111T180221Z
UID:60417-1209513600-1209599999@www.smilefoundationindia.org
SUMMARY:SMILE Kids on 9x TV Ginni & Jonny Chak De Bachhe
DESCRIPTION:Don’t Employ Them; Empower\nEvent: An outdoor Awareness and Sensitization campaign Against Children working as Labour\nObjective: Sensitizing privileged people and sending an appeal to empower underprivileged children through education\nDate: April 30\, 2008; Wednesday [On the eve of International Labour Day]\nLocation: Churchgate\, Mumbai [towards Mantralaya]\nTime: 11 AM to 12 O’ Clock\nOrganiser: Smile Foundation\, 102\, ‘Sheraton Classic’\, Ram Mandir Road\, Vile Parle (East)\, Mumbai – 400 057.\nContact: +91-22-26104106\, 26104107 \nQuery from media\, privileged citizens and general public are welcome.
URL:https://www.smilefoundationindia.org/workshops-events/smile-kids-on-9x-tv-ginni-jonny-chak-de-bachhe-4/
LOCATION:Mumbai\, India
CATEGORIES:Educational activities & happenings for underprivileged children
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20080608
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20080609
DTSTAMP:20260406T012720
CREATED:20221108T102231Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221108T102231Z
UID:57064-1212883200-1212969599@www.smilefoundationindia.org
SUMMARY:An Action for Children in Mumbai
DESCRIPTION:When heavy rains had brought Mumbai city to a halt\, spirits of children from Sparsha – a charitable trust were rising high to participate in their annual function ‘Baalotsav’ organized jointly by Sparsha and Smile Foundation on June 8\, 2008. \n‘Sanskar’\, a project by Sparsha and supported by Smile Foundation\, aims to transform the lives of children living in the slums of Mumbai through the power of education. Every year “Baalotsav” is organized to showcase the talents of these children to the larger community where they reside and boost their self-confidence. \nMoved by the enthusiasm and spirit shown by children\, approximately 500 people attended Baalotsav. Speaking on the occasion Sarika Desai\, Director\, Sparsha said\, “Slum children do not always have it easy. Many of them are pulled out of school and are forced to support their families. They rarely see education as a necessity. Their background makes it difficult for them to educate themselves but it is a crucial time for the children and we do not want them to work at a small age. We want them to become something and make their parents feel proud.” \nThe support of Smile Foundation to project “Sanskar” through its “Action for Children” programme had been invincible. Based on the premise that development is not just the government’s responsibility alone but people’s concern too\, the programme aims to involve privileged masses to make a difference in the lives of underprivileged. \nThe programme ended with some of the children receiving prizes for their work. The parents of these children were also a part of the event and they were as excited to see their children exude so much confidence.
URL:https://www.smilefoundationindia.org/workshops-events/an-action-for-children-in-mumbai/
LOCATION:Mumbai\, India
CATEGORIES:Workshop & Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20080608
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20080609
DTSTAMP:20260406T012720
CREATED:20221111T175842Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221111T175842Z
UID:60411-1212883200-1212969599@www.smilefoundationindia.org
SUMMARY:An Action for Children in Mumbai
DESCRIPTION:When heavy rains had brought Mumbai city to a halt\, spirits of children from Sparsha – a charitable trust were rising high to participate in their annual function ‘Baalotsav’ organized jointly by Sparsha and Smile Foundation on June 8\, 2008. \n‘Sanskar’\, a project by Sparsha and supported by Smile Foundation\, aims to transform the lives of children living in the slums of Mumbai through the power of education. Every year “Baalotsav” is organized to showcase the talents of these children to the larger community where they reside and boost their self-confidence. \nMoved by the enthusiasm and spirit shown by children\, approximately 500 people attended Baalotsav. Speaking on the occasion Sarika Desai\, Director\, Sparsha said\, “Slum children do not always have it easy. Many of them are pulled out of school and are forced to support their families. They rarely see education as a necessity. Their background makes it difficult for them to educate themselves but it is a crucial time for the children and we do not want them to work at a small age. We want them to become something and make their parents feel proud.” \nThe support of Smile Foundation to project “Sanskar” through its “Action for Children” programme had been invincible. Based on the premise that development is not just the government’s responsibility alone but people’s concern too\, the programme aims to involve privileged masses to make a difference in the lives of underprivileged. \nThe programme ended with some of the children receiving prizes for their work. The parents of these children were also a part of the event and they were as excited to see their children exude so much confidence.
URL:https://www.smilefoundationindia.org/workshops-events/an-action-for-children-in-mumbai-3/
LOCATION:Mumbai\, India
CATEGORIES:Educational activities & happenings for underprivileged children
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20080628T080000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20080629T170000
DTSTAMP:20260406T012720
CREATED:20221108T102746Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221108T102746Z
UID:57074-1214640000-1214758800@www.smilefoundationindia.org
SUMMARY:An Action for Children in Mumbai
DESCRIPTION:When heavy rains had brought Mumbai city to a halt\, spirits of children from Sparsha – a charitable trust were rising high to participate in their annual function ‘Baalotsav’ organized jointly by Sparsha and Smile Foundation on June 8\, 2008. \n‘Sanskar’\, a project by Sparsha and supported by Smile Foundation\, aims to transform the lives of children living in the slums of Mumbai through the power of education. Every year “Baalotsav” is organized to showcase the talents of these children to the larger community where they reside and boost their self-confidence. \nMoved by the enthusiasm and spirit shown by children\, approximately 500 people attended Baalotsav. Speaking on the occasion Sarika Desai\, Director\, Sparsha said\, “Slum children do not always have it easy. Many of them are pulled out of school and are forced to support their families. They rarely see education as a necessity. Their background makes it difficult for them to educate themselves but it is a crucial time for the children and we do not want them to work at a small age. We want them to become something and make their parents feel proud.” \nThe support of Smile Foundation to project “Sanskar” through its “Action for Children” programme had been invincible. Based on the premise that development is not just the government’s responsibility alone but people’s concern too\, the programme aims to involve privileged masses to make a difference in the lives of underprivileged. \nThe programme ended with some of the children receiving prizes for their work. The parents of these children were also a part of the event and they were as excited to see their children exude so much confidence.
URL:https://www.smilefoundationindia.org/workshops-events/an-action-for-children-in-mumbai-2/
LOCATION:Mumbai\, India
CATEGORIES:Workshop & Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20080628T080000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20080629T170000
DTSTAMP:20260406T012720
CREATED:20221111T180049Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221111T180049Z
UID:60414-1214640000-1214758800@www.smilefoundationindia.org
SUMMARY:An Action for Children in Mumbai
DESCRIPTION:When heavy rains had brought Mumbai city to a halt\, spirits of children from Sparsha – a charitable trust were rising high to participate in their annual function ‘Baalotsav’ organized jointly by Sparsha and Smile Foundation on June 8\, 2008. \n‘Sanskar’\, a project by Sparsha and supported by Smile Foundation\, aims to transform the lives of children living in the slums of Mumbai through the power of education. Every year “Baalotsav” is organized to showcase the talents of these children to the larger community where they reside and boost their self-confidence. \nMoved by the enthusiasm and spirit shown by children\, approximately 500 people attended Baalotsav. Speaking on the occasion Sarika Desai\, Director\, Sparsha said\, “Slum children do not always have it easy. Many of them are pulled out of school and are forced to support their families. They rarely see education as a necessity. Their background makes it difficult for them to educate themselves but it is a crucial time for the children and we do not want them to work at a small age. We want them to become something and make their parents feel proud.” \nThe support of Smile Foundation to project “Sanskar” through its “Action for Children” programme had been invincible. Based on the premise that development is not just the government’s responsibility alone but people’s concern too\, the programme aims to involve privileged masses to make a difference in the lives of underprivileged. \nThe programme ended with some of the children receiving prizes for their work. The parents of these children were also a part of the event and they were as excited to see their children exude so much confidence.
URL:https://www.smilefoundationindia.org/workshops-events/an-action-for-children-in-mumbai-4/
LOCATION:Mumbai\, India
CATEGORIES:Educational activities & happenings for underprivileged children
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20080703
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20080704
DTSTAMP:20260406T012720
CREATED:20221108T101801Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221108T101801Z
UID:57053-1215043200-1215129599@www.smilefoundationindia.org
SUMMARY:Transforming Lives by the Power of Education
DESCRIPTION:About the Founder – One of the main founders of the organisation is Begum Bilkees Latif. She is the wife of former Governor of Maharashtra\, I.H. Latif. She currently is the President of SHED. \nAbout the Organisation – SHED has been working for the slum dwellers in Mumbai and its surrounding areas since last 25 yrs. Their prime objective is promoting the welfare and improvement in the living conditions of those peoples living in urban slums and tribal areas. SHED provides them basic amenities\, such as health and family welfare clinics and regular medical checkups. In addition it provides nutritional programmes for children and expectant mothers and recreational and educational facilities for children and grownups. SHED also promotes environmental and personal cleanliness and hygiene among the slum – dwellers\, villagers and tribals. \nAssociation with Smile Foundation – SHED in association with Smile Foundation runs Smile Twin –e – Learning Programme in Andheri. The programme is designed to increase the employability prospects of underprivileged mass by equipping the adolescent youths in marketable skills like English and Computer. This helps them get employment in service sectors and particularly retail outlets\, BPO’s etc. Besides necessary orientation\, the job oriented Smile Twin e-Learning Programme trains youth in soft skills\, basic management including retail and sales\, personality development\, career opportunities & counseling\, team work and leadership qualities. The students are sensitised about the gender issues\, reproductive and sexual health issues and diseases like HIV/AIDS. \nOther Activities at SHED \nEducation – The organisation provides pre-primary and non-formal education in urban slums and tribal areas. In addition it facilitates coaching classes\, literacy for adults\, community libraries and vocational training. \nHealth – SHED provides health and family welfare clinics\, health awareness\, AIDS awareness and reproductive child health awareness. \nCommunity Mobilisation – It mobilizes the community with mahila mandals\, youth groups\, career guidance and awareness programmes\, counseling centers\, etc. \nEnvironment Awareness – It promotes and spreads awareness about environmental cleanliness\, garbage disposal\, water hygiene and sanitation\, afforestation and rainwater harvesting.
URL:https://www.smilefoundationindia.org/workshops-events/transforming-lives-by-the-power-of-education/
LOCATION:Mumbai\, India
CATEGORIES:Workshop & Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20080711
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20080712
DTSTAMP:20260406T012720
CREATED:20221108T101147Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221108T101147Z
UID:57045-1215734400-1215820799@www.smilefoundationindia.org
SUMMARY:SMILE Kids on 9x TV Ginni & Jonny Chak De Bachhe
DESCRIPTION:SMILE Children on the popular reality show “Ginni & Jonny Chak De Bachhe”. Below are a few captured moments with the celebrities of the show.
URL:https://www.smilefoundationindia.org/workshops-events/smile-kids-on-9x-tv-ginni-jonny-chak-de-bachhe/
LOCATION:Mumbai\, India
CATEGORIES:Workshop & Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20080711
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20080712
DTSTAMP:20260406T012720
CREATED:20221111T175639Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221111T175707Z
UID:60408-1215734400-1215820799@www.smilefoundationindia.org
SUMMARY:SMILE Kids on 9x TV Ginni & Jonny Chak De Bachhe
DESCRIPTION:SMILE Children on the popular reality show “Ginni & Jonny Chak De Bachhe”. Below are a few captured moments with the celebrities of the show.
URL:https://www.smilefoundationindia.org/workshops-events/smile-kids-on-9x-tv-ginni-jonny-chak-de-bachhe-3/
LOCATION:Mumbai\, India
CATEGORIES:Educational activities & happenings for underprivileged children
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