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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20111213
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SUMMARY:20 Health Camps in association with NSIC
DESCRIPTION:Twenty health camps were conducted by Smile Foundation in various parts of Delhi NCR in association with National Small Industries Corporation Limited (NSIC). This initiative is part of an Integrated Community Development Project started by Smile Foundation and NSIC and was launched in December 2011. This project focuses at the holistic development of the underprivileged living in slums of Delhi NCR\, through education\, healthcare and women empowerment. \nThese health camps that were conducted provided curative\, preventive\, promotive and referral healthcare services to the people. OPD services for prevalent common ailments\, growth check-ups for children\, treatment for malnutrient cases\, dispensing of medicines for common ailments\, dental check-ups and eye check-ups were mainly the services that were made available in these camps. \nThey were conducted in 20 different slums across Delhi NCR\, namely – Rangpuri\, Tuglakabad\, Dhaula Kuan\, Mansarovar Park\, Rohini\, Sunder Nagri\, Sastri Nagar\, Jahangir Puri\, Kalyanvas\, Tilpath\, Majnu Ka Tila\, Gurgaon\, Motiya Khan\, Khori Kingsway Camp\, Jahank Puri\, Bhalaswa\, Tahirpur\, Wazirpur\, Nand Nagri and Faridabad. \nAll the health camps received overwhelming response from the people. As many as 5021 people were benefited. \nThe objective of conducting these health camps was to create awareness of general health among the people\, providing general health care services and counseling them\, on basic healthcare and hygiene. \nMajority of people were diagnosed with various common but seriously neglected problems such as diarrhea\, cholera and cataract in the eyes. There were also a few cases\, detected with major health problems; these cases were further referred to the referral hospital.
URL:https://www.smilefoundationindia.org/workshops-events/20-health-camps-in-association-with-nsic/
LOCATION:Delhi
CATEGORIES:Workshop & Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20121107
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20121110
DTSTAMP:20260526T132945
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UID:45073-1352246400-1352505599@www.smilefoundationindia.org
SUMMARY:Health camp in Guna
DESCRIPTION:A three day health camp focusing children was conducted by Smile Foundation in Ahmadapura\, Chainpura\, Babdikheda and Bhumlakhedi villages of Guna district in Madhya Pradesh. This health camp was organised in support with Gas Authority of India Limited. During the health camp various general healthcare services such as diagnosing HB\, height\, weight and sensitization on hand washing habits were provided to the children. \nSmile Foundation in support from GAIL is running an Integrated Development Project in the area\, focusing\, education and healthcare. It was observed that awareness on health and hygiene in the community has been increased and community parents took their children for the health check up. \nThis initiative by Smile Foundation was encouraged by the government officials of the area also and they also provided free HB test kits to Smile team for the better implementation of the programme.
URL:https://www.smilefoundationindia.org/workshops-events/health-camp-in-guna/
LOCATION:Guna
CATEGORIES:Workshop & Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20121109
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20121110
DTSTAMP:20260526T132945
CREATED:20220930T110840Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220930T110840Z
UID:45070-1352419200-1352505599@www.smilefoundationindia.org
SUMMARY:Ajay Devgan and Sonakshi Sinha celebrated Children's day with Smile kids
DESCRIPTION:Smile Foundation children in Delhi recently met actors Ajay Devgn and Sonakshi Sinha to celebrate Children’s Day. The actors had visited the capital city for the promotion of their film Son of Sardar when they decided to celebrate the festivity with the kids from Smile Foundation and to make them feel special. They also have especially pledged to support the cause of education of underprivileged children. \nAjay has been a regular supporter of Smile Foundation’s endeavor and most of his films success is celebrated with the kids from Smile Foundation. This time also to wish Ajay and Sonakshi all the success for their film the children took a cake\, and gifted some flowers to them. The actors cut the cake along with Smile Foundation kids. They both spent quality time with the children. To cheer the children Ajay Devgn and Sonakshi Sinha also shared some of his dialogues from the film. \nSmile Foundation acknowledges and appreciates the support that actors Ajay Devgn and Sonakshi Sinha have pledged\, for the cause of Sending Every Child to School.
URL:https://www.smilefoundationindia.org/workshops-events/ajay-devgan-and-sonakshi-sinha-celebrated-childrens-day-with-smile-kids/
LOCATION:Delhi
CATEGORIES:Workshop & Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20121109
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20121110
DTSTAMP:20260526T132945
CREATED:20221111T130612Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221111T130612Z
UID:60191-1352419200-1352505599@www.smilefoundationindia.org
SUMMARY:Ajay Devgan and Sonakshi Sinha celebrated Children's day with Smile kids
DESCRIPTION:Smile Foundation children in Delhi recently met actors Ajay Devgn and Sonakshi Sinha to celebrate Children’s Day. The actors had visited the capital city for the promotion of their film Son of Sardar when they decided to celebrate the festivity with the kids from Smile Foundation and to make them feel special. They also have especially pledged to support the cause of education of underprivileged children. \nAjay has been a regular supporter of Smile Foundation’s endeavor and most of his films success is celebrated with the kids from Smile Foundation. This time also to wish Ajay and Sonakshi all the success for their film the children took a cake\, and gifted some flowers to them. The actors cut the cake along with Smile Foundation kids. They both spent quality time with the children. To cheer the children Ajay Devgn and Sonakshi Sinha also shared some of his dialogues from the film. \nSmile Foundation acknowledges and appreciates the support that actors Ajay Devgn and Sonakshi Sinha have pledged\, for the cause of Sending Every Child to School.
URL:https://www.smilefoundationindia.org/workshops-events/ajay-devgan-and-sonakshi-sinha-celebrated-childrens-day-with-smile-kids-2/
LOCATION:New Delhi
CATEGORIES:Educational activities & happenings for underprivileged children
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20121110
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20121111
DTSTAMP:20260526T132945
CREATED:20220930T110736Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221108T111858Z
UID:45067-1352505600-1352591999@www.smilefoundationindia.org
SUMMARY:Diwali celebration with Western Digital
DESCRIPTION:On a warm Saturday afternoon\, the team from Western Digital India celebrated Diwali with the children of Mission Education center and also supported the education of the children beneficiaries of Smile Foundation. \nThe team visited the Mission Education center of Smile Foundation and celebrated the festival of lights. Activities like dance\, drawing\, singing\, rangoli making was organised. Children played various fun games like anatakshri\, tongue twisters with the teams also. The employees of Western Digital distributed chocolates among the children which the children were very happy to get. Both the employees and children enjoyed the day together.
URL:https://www.smilefoundationindia.org/workshops-events/diwali-celebration-with-western-digital/
LOCATION:Delhi
CATEGORIES:Workshop & Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20121112
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20121113
DTSTAMP:20260526T132945
CREATED:20221110T044957Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221110T044957Z
UID:58454-1352678400-1352764799@www.smilefoundationindia.org
SUMMARY:Exposure Visit at Ishanya Mall
DESCRIPTION:On 12th November 23 students from the STeP center Green Tara went to Ishanya mall in yerwada \,Pune. \nThe students started with the entrance security counter. They saw how to check bags and look after the bag deposit counter. They also saw push carts and asked “for what are these carts used?” which they were answered that they help customer to carry large items that would otherwise be difficult to carry in a bag. They visited that section first because of diwali very nice atmosphere of sailing and buying they saw items were divided into separate sections. They learned how it helps the customer locate an item soon mall not only had food items but also personal care products\, home care products\, sanitation etc. the students walked around in the aisle and observed these sections\, learning about them. \nAfter seeing all things they ask question to people working there about salary\, time and many things. At last they come to billing counter saw how they are doing the bar-code machine. The students saw a demo how an item is billed and what a bill looks like and what kind of details are printed on the bill.The students were very happy after visit.
URL:https://www.smilefoundationindia.org/workshops-events/exposure-visit-at-ishanya-mall/
LOCATION:Pune
CATEGORIES:STeP HAPPENINGS
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20121117
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20121118
DTSTAMP:20260526T132945
CREATED:20220930T110208Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220930T110208Z
UID:45063-1353110400-1353196799@www.smilefoundationindia.org
SUMMARY:Aligarh Muslim University empowering Smile children with education
DESCRIPTION:Every child has a right to education and good health\, and to help them achieving this right Smile Foundation in collaboration with Helping Hands Society run by a group of students of Aligarh Muslim University organised a week long fund-raising campaign ‘IBADAT’ and raised 2.5 lakh. This drive was conducted under the Carpe- Diem\, Zakir Husain College of Engineering and Technology\, tech fest. \nSeveral students under the different faculties of the university made different teams to raise resources and provided competitive ambience to each other in order to raise maximum amount. The students used various methods of sensitization tools such as social networking sites and door to door to sensitization to sensitize the youths to give their best and spread awareness about the need of education. \nThe fund-raising drive culminated with a felicitation ceremony for the students who gave their best to raise funds for Smile Foundation. \nSmile Foundation appreciates the noble initiative taken up by the young students of Aligarh Muslim University.
URL:https://www.smilefoundationindia.org/workshops-events/aligarh-muslim-university-empowering-smile-children-with-education/
LOCATION:Aligarh
CATEGORIES:Workshop & Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20121117
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20121118
DTSTAMP:20260526T132945
CREATED:20221110T044812Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221110T044812Z
UID:58450-1353110400-1353196799@www.smilefoundationindia.org
SUMMARY:Exposure Visit at Syndicate Bank
DESCRIPTION:On 17th November 2012 Sankalp Sanskritik Samiti\, Raipur conducted one Exposure Visit to Syndicate Bank for the STeP students.Mr.G.S.Behera\, branch manager of Syndicate bank was invited as guest speaker for the session.As a part of the curriculum under Smile Twin-E-Learning Programme\, the Program was initiated to provide a better understanding of career opportunities for the students. The student received information regarding banking management system and use of computer in bank. They also received practical knowledge about working environment and work ethics. \nThe program was an eye opener for the students as they got lots of information and in return it was motivating and inspiring as it poured lights on the students. The session was interactive and the views of the students were shared and discussed.
URL:https://www.smilefoundationindia.org/workshops-events/exposure-visit-at-syndicate-bank/
LOCATION:Raipur
CATEGORIES:STeP HAPPENINGS
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20121120
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20121121
DTSTAMP:20260526T132945
CREATED:20220930T105950Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220930T105950Z
UID:45060-1353369600-1353455999@www.smilefoundationindia.org
SUMMARY:Smile on Wheels now spreading smiles in Karnataka
DESCRIPTION:Smile Foundation rolled out its first Smile on Wheels mobile hospital for the state of Karnataka with support from LIC of India. Implemented by Karuna Trust this mobile hospital is providing comprehensive healthcare services for the underprivileged people of the Yemalur and Doddakanahalli areas in Karnataka. The project is a first of its kind and is covering 58\,000 people through preventive\, curative and promotive healthcare services. \nBesides ensuring the primary healthcare needs of the underprivileged population through\, a series of special health camps shall be organized on a regular interval to providce specialized medical services. Referral services are one of the highlights of this innovative programme. Deserving cases are referred to the nearby government facilities. \nThis is the 22nd Smile on Wheels project by Smile Foundation in India. Smile on wheels operates by taking well-equipped mobile hospital units along with specialized doctors\, nurses\, medical staff\, equipments and medicines to the identified villages and slums in a systematic manner.
URL:https://www.smilefoundationindia.org/workshops-events/smile-on-wheels-now-spreading-smiles-in-karnataka/
LOCATION:Bangalore
CATEGORIES:Workshop & Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20121120
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20121121
DTSTAMP:20260526T132945
CREATED:20221112T070024Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221112T070024Z
UID:60508-1353369600-1353455999@www.smilefoundationindia.org
SUMMARY:Smile on Wheels now spreading smiles in Karnataka
DESCRIPTION:Smile Foundation rolled out its first Smile on Wheels mobile hospital for the state of Karnataka with support from LIC of India. Implemented by Karuna Trust this mobile hospital is providing comprehensive healthcare services for the underprivileged people of the Yemalur and Doddakanahalli areas in Karnataka. The project is a first of its kind and is covering 58\,000 people through preventive\, curative and promotive healthcare services. \nBesides ensuring the primary healthcare needs of the underprivileged population through\, a series of special health camps shall be organized on a regular interval to providce specialized medical services. Referral services are one of the highlights of this innovative programme. Deserving cases are referred to the nearby government facilities. \nThis is the 22nd Smile on Wheels project by Smile Foundation in India. Smile on wheels operates by taking well-equipped mobile hospital units along with specialized doctors\, nurses\, medical staff\, equipments and medicines to the identified villages and slums in a systematic manner.
URL:https://www.smilefoundationindia.org/workshops-events/smile-on-wheels-now-spreading-smiles-in-karnataka-2/
LOCATION:Bangalore
CATEGORIES:Health and awareness activities for underprivileged children & families
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20121121
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20121122
DTSTAMP:20260526T132945
CREATED:20220930T105904Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220930T105904Z
UID:45056-1353456000-1353542399@www.smilefoundationindia.org
SUMMARY:Health the greatest treasure
DESCRIPTION:Smile Foundation in support with Gas Authority of India Limited organised a health camp for the beneficiaries residing around the project location in Guna. The health camp conducted provided primary and referral health care services to the patients. Around 402 people came over to the camp to avail healthcare services\, wherein eight cases of Malaria were referred to the government hospitals. All types of primary and comprehensive services had been provided to the people. \nMr. R.K. Sharma\, DGM GAIL\, Mr. O.P. Kothari\, Block Education Officer (BEO)\, Mr. Chauhan\, Block Academic Coordinator\, Mrs. Kori (CDPO\, ICDS)\, Mrs. Aabha Saxena (Block Programme Manager – NRHM)\, Mr. Purushottam Puri (Ward Member) and Mr. Lokendra Singh Block Coordinator MPJAP (Madhya Pradesh Jan Bahiyan Parishad) attended the health camp and also interacted with the beneficiaries. \nSmile health camp teams also conducted sensitization activity within the community to sensitize the people on common preventable health problems and to improve the health and hygiene of the people residing there.
URL:https://www.smilefoundationindia.org/workshops-events/health-the-greatest-treasure/
LOCATION:Guna
CATEGORIES:Workshop & Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20121124
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20121125
DTSTAMP:20260526T132945
CREATED:20221110T044500Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221110T044500Z
UID:58442-1353715200-1353801599@www.smilefoundationindia.org
SUMMARY:Employer Engagement Program- GI Staffing
DESCRIPTION:On 24th November 2012 an Employer Engagement Programme was organized at Arunodhaya center for street and working children\, Chennai. Mr. Palani Kumar from M/s. GI staffing came to interact with the students. 25 students participated in the programme. Mr.Palani Kumar spoke on setting goals for selecting a job based on qualification and needs. He gave information on preparing resume\, presenting themselves for interview\, dress code etc. Later he spoke about the company he represents and the job offers available. The session gave a very practical information to the students. \nTo Make the students well acquainted with the present working culture of various sectors helping them choose the better career option according to preferences\,Mr. Palani emphasised on the following points. \n\nMentally preparing the students to take up challenges and get ready to enter the job scenario.\nMaking them aware about the various job openings.\nInforming them about the requirements for the jobs.\nGiving them a brief about the retail\, Food& beverages\, Sales and BPO sector from the service industry.
URL:https://www.smilefoundationindia.org/workshops-events/employer-engagement-program-gi-staffing/
LOCATION:Chennai
CATEGORIES:STeP HAPPENINGS
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20121124
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20121125
DTSTAMP:20260526T132945
CREATED:20221110T044644Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221110T044644Z
UID:58445-1353715200-1353801599@www.smilefoundationindia.org
SUMMARY:Exposure Visit at Fun Republic Mall
DESCRIPTION:On 24th November 2012\, the students from the STeP center New Public School Samiti(NPSS) visited the mall and saw the various facilities available and many outlets at the Fun Republic Mall\,Gomtinagar\,Lucknow\,UP. A feedback session was conducted in detail and experiences of the students were taken through a brainstorming session. The aim of this exposure visit was to learn something about the global/centralized marketing\, Managerial skills\, and modern retailing works\, working styles\, personality development and body language of the persons working there. \nFeed back: As being a part of this exposure visit all faculty members saw a real change in the STeP students since the exposure visit to Fun Republic Mall\, Gomti Nagar. The students were amazed at this learning and will surely be enlightened to know more from future visits. It was overall a good learning experience for all of them. \nThere has been a visible cahnge in the personality and body languageof the STeP students since there visit to the mall\, they have become more confident.
URL:https://www.smilefoundationindia.org/workshops-events/exposure-visit-at-fun-republic-mall/
LOCATION:Lucknow
CATEGORIES:STeP HAPPENINGS
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20121126
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20121127
DTSTAMP:20260526T132945
CREATED:20221110T043341Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221110T043438Z
UID:58439-1353888000-1353974399@www.smilefoundationindia.org
SUMMARY:Employer Engagement Program
DESCRIPTION:On 26th Nov ’12 AXA Business Service team visited Arunodhaya Trust and conducted Employment Engagement Program for the STeP beneficiary. 35 STeP students along with their centre administrator and employees of Smile Foundation took part in this event. \nAs a part of the curriculum under Smile Twin e-Learning Programme\, the visit is initiated to provide a better perceptive of working environment to the students. The students received a very warm welcome from the staffs and were briefed about production process and Human resource management. Details including eligibility criteria\, selection norms\, and training and expansion opportunities in the company were shared with the students. The team also participated in awareness campaign along with the local community people and mobilized maximum number of youths about the importance of education and livelihood programs. \nThe main objective of coordinating the program was to prepare the beneficiaries mentally to take up challenges and get themselves ready to enter the job scenario. It would help the students to be to well acquainted with the present working culture of various sectors and helping them to choose the better career option according to their preferences. The whole program was very motivating as it ensured the beneficiaries that they should be enthusiastic about getting involved in such training programs as it is very important to find creative and meaningful way for them to participate so the efforts can really make a difference. They should feel that they have a positive role to play in their life and hence work hard in achieving that goal. The program was very informative and the outcome was useful as it helped the students to take the right decision about their career. The visit initiated for the students was considered as a best way for learning through their exposure.
URL:https://www.smilefoundationindia.org/workshops-events/employer-engagement-program-7/
LOCATION:Hyderabad
CATEGORIES:STeP HAPPENINGS
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20121201
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20121202
DTSTAMP:20260526T132945
CREATED:20220930T105117Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220930T105117Z
UID:45053-1354320000-1354406399@www.smilefoundationindia.org
SUMMARY:Swabhiman marks World Aids Day with community sensitisation
DESCRIPTION:On December 1\, 2012\, when the world celebrated World AIDS Day in tune with the theme of “Getting to Zero: Zero new HIV infections. Zero discrimination. Zero AIDS related deaths”\, Swabhiman marked the day with a host of activities in all the nine intervention areas under its Integrated Slum Development Programme in Delhi NCR. \nThe activities\, ranging from workshops and open discussions on transmission and prevention of HIV/AIDS\, screening of movies on the subject\, street plays for sensitising the community about AIDS prevention\, treatment and discrimination\, and a painting competition for children on the theme of HIV/AIDS\, were conducted for 600 target beneficiaries in the nine areas of New Ashok Nagar\, Shashi Garden\, Bismil Camp\, Indira Camp\, Valmiki Camp\, Shri Ram JJ Camp\, Idgah\, Ambedkar Colony\, and Nutt Colony. \nThese activities were carried out as per a planned module in the intervention areas by partner ngo’s – Sahyogita\, Health & Care Society and ADHAAR – with the aim of sensitising the community members\, especially women and adolescents\, about the global pandemic HIV/AIDS and to make them aware of RTI/STI infections and their prevention and treatment. \nAccording to National Aids Control Organisation (NACO) report\, released on December 1\, 2012\, an estimated 1.48 lakh people died of AIDS related causes in 2011 and an estimated 20.89 lakh people were living with HIV in India.
URL:https://www.smilefoundationindia.org/workshops-events/swabhiman-marks-world-aids-day-with-community-sensitisation/
LOCATION:Delhi
CATEGORIES:Workshop & Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20121201
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20121202
DTSTAMP:20260526T132945
CREATED:20221109T150747Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221109T150747Z
UID:57919-1354320000-1354406399@www.smilefoundationindia.org
SUMMARY:Swabhiman marks World Aids Day with community sensitisation
DESCRIPTION:On December 1\, 2012\, when the world celebrated World AIDS Day in tune with the theme of “Getting to Zero: Zero new HIV infections. Zero discrimination. Zero AIDS related deaths”\, Swabhiman marked the day with a host of activities in all the nine intervention areas under its Integrated Slum Development Programme in Delhi NCR. \nThe activities\, ranging from workshops and open discussions on transmission and prevention of HIV/AIDS\, screening of movies on the subject\, street plays for sensitising the community about AIDS prevention\, treatment and discrimination\, and a painting competition for children on the theme of HIV/AIDS\, were conducted for 600 target beneficiaries in the nine areas of New Ashok Nagar\, Shashi Garden\, Bismil Camp\, Indira Camp\, Valmiki Camp\, Shri Ram JJ Camp\, Idgah\, Ambedkar Colony\, and Nutt Colony. \nThese activities were carried out as per a planned module in the intervention areas by partner ngo’s – Sahyogita\, Health & Care Society and ADHAAR – with the aim of sensitising the community members\, especially women and adolescents\, about the global pandemic HIV/AIDS and to make them aware of RTI/STI infections and their prevention and treatment. \nAccording to National Aids Control Organisation (NACO) report\, released on December 1\, 2012\, an estimated 1.48 lakh people died of AIDS related causes in 2011 and an estimated 20.89 lakh people were living with HIV in India.
URL:https://www.smilefoundationindia.org/workshops-events/swabhiman-marks-world-aids-day-with-community-sensitisation-2/
LOCATION:New Delhi
CATEGORIES:Swabhiman Happenings
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20121201
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20121202
DTSTAMP:20260526T132945
CREATED:20221110T043153Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221110T043153Z
UID:58436-1354320000-1354406399@www.smilefoundationindia.org
SUMMARY:Exposure Visit at Nine Star Technologies
DESCRIPTION:On 1st December 2012\, Arunodhaya\, Center for Streat and working children\, Chennai organized an Exposure Visit for the students of Smile Twin e Learning program at Nine Star Technologies which is an e publishing MNC. 27 students participated in the exposure program. The students were welcomed by Mr.Sathiya and Mr.Sanjay and they briefed the students about the outlook of the company. The main objective of this exposure was to create awareness among the participants and enhance their knowledge on the best practice of the retail sector. \nThe students were very delighted to experience the working environment in the shopping mall. The exposure was provided to them in order to have a better understanding and improve their communication skills. The beneficiaries were given brief orientation about the nature of the work and various personality development skills. The program was a success as the interaction was informative as a result the visit came as a great inspiration for their bright and prosperous future.
URL:https://www.smilefoundationindia.org/workshops-events/exposure-visit-at-nine-star-technologies/
LOCATION:Chennai
CATEGORIES:STeP HAPPENINGS
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20121203
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20121204
DTSTAMP:20260526T132945
CREATED:20221109T193356Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221109T193356Z
UID:58433-1354492800-1354579199@www.smilefoundationindia.org
SUMMARY:Career Counseling by Capt.G.S.Guhman
DESCRIPTION:On 3rd December 2012\, Don Bosco Navjeevan Centre\, Chandigarh conducted a seminar on Career Counseling for the current batch STeP students at their respective STeP centre. Capt.G.S.Guhman\, Regional Coordinator of Merchant Navy was invited as a guest lecturer for the counseling session. \nHe discussed about the importance of career counseling in this competitive environment. He suggested that Career Planning\, Career Development and Career Management are three important components in ones career. He suggested that that through these processes the beneficiaries can select their career goals and the path to these goals. \nThe program was an eye opener for the students as they got lots of information and in return it was motivation and inspiring for them. The students were very delighted and thanked Smile Foundation was lending such a luminous and bright opportunities for the students.
URL:https://www.smilefoundationindia.org/workshops-events/career-counseling-by-capt-g-s-guhman/
LOCATION:Chandigarh
CATEGORIES:STeP HAPPENINGS
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.smilefoundationindia.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/guhman-3.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20121206
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20121207
DTSTAMP:20260526T132945
CREATED:20221109T193238Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221109T193238Z
UID:58430-1354752000-1354838399@www.smilefoundationindia.org
SUMMARY:Employer Engagement Program- Eureka Forbes
DESCRIPTION:On 06th December 2012 around 26 beneficiaries from Desh Seva Samiti participated in the engagement program conducted by Eureka Forbes. Mr. Melvin Lobo (HR- Eureka Forbes) from Eureka Forbes interacted with the students and gave them a brief overview of the products related to Eureka Forbes. Several examples of the placed beneficiaries were given during the program who have been placed with Eureka Forbes in the recent past. The program also made the students understand the importance of Team work when different ways of work profiles were mentioned to them during the program. The facilitators assured the beneficiaries that the profile would provide them with the overall development and professional growth in the future. Several queries from the students were answered during the engagement program. The overall interaction during the program benefitted the students with respect to the confidence in having such group discussions in the future.
URL:https://www.smilefoundationindia.org/workshops-events/employer-engagement-program-eureka-forbes-2/
LOCATION:Mumbai\, India
CATEGORIES:STeP HAPPENINGS
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.smilefoundationindia.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/eureka-forbes-2.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20121216
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20121217
DTSTAMP:20260526T132945
CREATED:20220930T105005Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220930T105005Z
UID:45050-1355616000-1355702399@www.smilefoundationindia.org
SUMMARY:Smile participated in INVESTOTHON
DESCRIPTION:Smile Foundation is the philanthropy partner in INVESTOTHON 2012. INVESTOTHON it is an innovative short marathon organised by CNBC TV 18 and National Stock Exchange of India Ltd (NSE) involving professionals and companies from the investment sectors. \nAround 6\,000 enthusiastic traders\, investment professionals and senior representatives of various associates of NSE were participating in the event in New Delhi. \nThe organisers chose Smile’s cause of ‘child education’ to champion during the event as a few other modes of sensitization. \nMany participants pledged to support Smile’s mission of ‘child education’ by pledging at the counter placed by the foundation. \nINVESTOTHON is scheduled to reach to five other Indian cities in coming months.
URL:https://www.smilefoundationindia.org/workshops-events/smile-participated-in-investothon/
LOCATION:Delhi
CATEGORIES:Workshop & Events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.smilefoundationindia.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/investothon.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20121217
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20121218
DTSTAMP:20260526T132945
CREATED:20220930T104720Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220930T104720Z
UID:45047-1355702400-1355788799@www.smilefoundationindia.org
SUMMARY:Sania becomes Santa for Smile children
DESCRIPTION:Smile Foundation in association with Barbeque Nation\, Lokhandwala joined hands to gift children a special time full of joys\, hopes and smiles\, this Christmas. For this special association\, Barbeque Nation\, Lokhandwala hosted a special lunch wherein Tennis sensation Sania Mirza joined the children with an act of surprise by playing Santa. \nWith this special Christmas celebration for smile children at restaurant Barbeque Nation\, Lokhandwala; Sania Mirza wished to sensitize one and all about the message that one must ‘be the change that one desires to see in the society’. \nThe primary objective of this event was to provide a platform for promoting the cause of child development. It also aims to promote the culture of giving and sharing among the privileged masses\, inspiring them to act and make a difference in the lives of the underprivileged children. \nIt was a day full of fun and fiesta. All the children were thrilled being at Barbeque Nation and spent a very memorable time with Sania Mirza. Many games and activities were conducted for the kids. Then kids also handed over a memorabilia to Sania Mirza which she happily accepted. In the end Sania Mirza\, along with the kids\, released balloons with the message of “Be the Change”\, with an appeal to the masses to come forward and take an initiative to make them smile.
URL:https://www.smilefoundationindia.org/workshops-events/sania-becomes-santa-for-smile-children/
LOCATION:Mumbai\, India
CATEGORIES:Workshop & Events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.smilefoundationindia.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/sania_mirza_1.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20121217
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20121218
DTSTAMP:20260526T132945
CREATED:20221111T130442Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221111T130442Z
UID:60188-1355702400-1355788799@www.smilefoundationindia.org
SUMMARY:Sania becomes Santa for Smile children
DESCRIPTION:Smile Foundation in association with Barbeque Nation\, Lokhandwala joined hands to gift children a special time full of joys\, hopes and smiles\, this Christmas. For this special association\, Barbeque Nation\, Lokhandwala hosted a special lunch wherein Tennis sensation Sania Mirza joined the children with an act of surprise by playing Santa. \nWith this special Christmas celebration for smile children at restaurant Barbeque Nation\, Lokhandwala; Sania Mirza wished to sensitize one and all about the message that one must ‘be the change that one desires to see in the society’. \nThe primary objective of this event was to provide a platform for promoting the cause of child development. It also aims to promote the culture of giving and sharing among the privileged masses\, inspiring them to act and make a difference in the lives of the underprivileged children. \nIt was a day full of fun and fiesta. All the children were thrilled being at Barbeque Nation and spent a very memorable time with Sania Mirza. Many games and activities were conducted for the kids. Then kids also handed over a memorabilia to Sania Mirza which she happily accepted. In the end Sania Mirza\, along with the kids\, released balloons with the message of “Be the Change”\, with an appeal to the masses to come forward and take an initiative to make them smile.
URL:https://www.smilefoundationindia.org/workshops-events/sania-becomes-santa-for-smile-children-2/
LOCATION:Mumbai\, India
CATEGORIES:Educational activities & happenings for underprivileged children
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.smilefoundationindia.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/sania_mirza_1.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20121220
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20121221
DTSTAMP:20260526T132945
CREATED:20220930T103930Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220930T103930Z
UID:45044-1355961600-1356047999@www.smilefoundationindia.org
SUMMARY:Celebrating the Christmas spirit along with Responsible Dining
DESCRIPTION:Femina Miss India 2011 finalist and a super model Dayana Erappa launched Serve with Smile Week Coffee Table Book this Christmas to celebrate Responsible Dinning. Smile Foundation has took an initiative supported by Motherhood for a week long campaign called ‘Serve With Smile Week’ which started from September 1- 8\, 2012. Dayana felicitated the socially conscious restaurants who had participated in the Serve With Smile Week campaign by launching the Coffee Table Book. \nThrowing light on the campaign\, CEO-Motherhood\, Mr. Rajagopal. G said\, “The recent “Serve with a Smile week” was a noble cause undertaken by Smile foundation and Motherhood is proud to be associated with them. We at Motherhood not only believe in talking about social responsibility but take pride in partnering and doing our bit to reach out to the underprivileged sections of society and will continue to do so in future.” \nThe restaurants who served with Smile were Kakori Kababs and Curries. Love Shack\, Nagarjuna\, Fisherman’s Wharf\, Touché\, Keys\, Soul City\, 100ft. \, MovenPick \, Tango Calypso \, 898 Steaks and Grill \, Huckleberry \, Inchara \, Shivsagar \, Sultans of Spice\, Zheng\, Atria and Portland. \nSmile acknowledges Motherhood and all the restaurants for bringing smiles in the lives of underprivileged children
URL:https://www.smilefoundationindia.org/workshops-events/celebrating-the-christmas-spirit-along-with-responsible-dining/
LOCATION:Bangalore
CATEGORIES:Workshop & Events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.smilefoundationindia.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/dayana_erappa_1.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20121220
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20121221
DTSTAMP:20260526T132945
CREATED:20221111T130315Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221111T130315Z
UID:60176-1355961600-1356047999@www.smilefoundationindia.org
SUMMARY:Celebrating the Christmas spirit along with Responsible Dining
DESCRIPTION:Femina Miss India 2011 finalist and a super model Dayana Erappa launched Serve with Smile Week Coffee Table Book this Christmas to celebrate Responsible Dinning. Smile Foundation has took an initiative supported by Motherhood for a week long campaign called ‘Serve With Smile Week’ which started from September 1- 8\, 2012. Dayana felicitated the socially conscious restaurants who had participated in the Serve With Smile Week campaign by launching the Coffee Table Book. \nThrowing light on the campaign\, CEO-Motherhood\, Mr. Rajagopal. G said\, “The recent “Serve with a Smile week” was a noble cause undertaken by Smile foundation and Motherhood is proud to be associated with them. We at Motherhood not only believe in talking about social responsibility but take pride in partnering and doing our bit to reach out to the underprivileged sections of society and will continue to do so in future.” \nThe restaurants who served with Smile were Kakori Kababs and Curries. Love Shack\, Nagarjuna\, Fisherman’s Wharf\, Touché\, Keys\, Soul City\, 100ft. \, MovenPick \, Tango Calypso \, 898 Steaks and Grill \, Huckleberry \, Inchara \, Shivsagar \, Sultans of Spice\, Zheng\, Atria and Portland. \nSmile acknowledges Motherhood and all the restaurants for bringing smiles in the lives of underprivileged children.
URL:https://www.smilefoundationindia.org/workshops-events/celebrating-the-christmas-spirit-along-with-responsible-dining-2/
LOCATION:Bangalore
CATEGORIES:Educational activities & happenings for underprivileged children
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.smilefoundationindia.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/dayana_erappa_1.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20121221
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20121222
DTSTAMP:20260526T132945
CREATED:20220930T103653Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220930T103653Z
UID:45041-1356048000-1356134399@www.smilefoundationindia.org
SUMMARY:Kuoni India spreads Christmas cheer with Smile Foundation
DESCRIPTION:With Christmas just around the corner\, Kuoni India in association with Smile Foundation joined hands to gift children a special time full of joys\, hopes and smiles. For this special association\, Kuoni India hosted a special Christmas celebration at their Head Office. The children enjoyed fun filled Christmas celebrations specially arranged for them. \nRajeev Wagle\, Managing Director\, Kuoni India; Vishal Suri\, Deputy COO-Tour Operating\, Kuoni India and Irene Tayshete\, Programme Head- West \, Smile Foundation were present at the occasion. \nSpeaking on the occasion\, Rajeev Wagle\, Managing Director\, Kuoni India said\, “It is an honour to associate with Smile Foundation for Christmas celebrations. Kuoni India supports the cause of child education. As Christmas is an occasion to spread joy\, this initiative is our contribution towards imparting education to underprivileged children. It gives us great delight to have made a difference in the lives of these children”.
URL:https://www.smilefoundationindia.org/workshops-events/kuoni-india-spreads-christmas-cheer-with-smile-foundation/
LOCATION:Mumbai\, India
CATEGORIES:Workshop & Events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.smilefoundationindia.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/kuoni.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20121231
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130101
DTSTAMP:20260526T132945
CREATED:20220930T103549Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220930T103549Z
UID:45038-1356912000-1356998399@www.smilefoundationindia.org
SUMMARY:Sonakshi Sinha shares Dabangg 2 success with Smile Foundation children
DESCRIPTION:Sonakshi Sinha recently celebrated the box office success of Dabangg 2 with the children of Smile Foundation by hosting a special screening of the movie for them. \nIn a day full of fun and fiesta\, the children had a memorable time and were thrilled to watch the movie along with the actress. They also presented her with a memorabilia and requested her to come and meet them often. \nExpressing her happiness on the occasion\, Sonakshi said\, “There is no better way to celebrate this moment for me than to be amongst the kids who selflessly join me in my happiness. Dabangg 2 will always be special as the prequel was my launch pad. \nIt feels great to be associated with Smile Foundation to be a reason for these kids to Smile. I was associated with them during my previous movie ‘Son of Sardar’ as well and they certainly are my lucky charm.”
URL:https://www.smilefoundationindia.org/workshops-events/sonakshi-sinha-shares-dabangg-2-success-with-smile-foundation-children/
LOCATION:Mumbai\, India
CATEGORIES:Workshop & Events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.smilefoundationindia.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/sonakshi_sinha_1.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20121231
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130101
DTSTAMP:20260526T132945
CREATED:20221111T130134Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221111T130134Z
UID:60172-1356912000-1356998399@www.smilefoundationindia.org
SUMMARY:Sonakshi Sinha shares Dabangg 2 success with Smile Foundation children
DESCRIPTION:Sonakshi Sinha recently celebrated the box office success of Dabangg 2 with the children of Smile Foundation by hosting a special screening of the movie for them. \nIn a day full of fun and fiesta\, the children had a memorable time and were thrilled to watch the movie along with the actress. They also presented her with a memorabilia and requested her to come and meet them often. \nExpressing her happiness on the occasion\, Sonakshi said\, “There is no better way to celebrate this moment for me than to be amongst the kids who selflessly join me in my happiness. Dabangg 2 will always be special as the prequel was my launch pad. \nIt feels great to be associated with Smile Foundation to be a reason for these kids to Smile. I was associated with them during my previous movie ‘Son of Sardar’ as well and they certainly are my lucky charm.”
URL:https://www.smilefoundationindia.org/workshops-events/sonakshi-sinha-shares-dabangg-2-success-with-smile-foundation-children-2/
LOCATION:Mumbai\, India
CATEGORIES:Educational activities & happenings for underprivileged children
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.smilefoundationindia.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/sonakshi_sinha_1.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130104
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130105
DTSTAMP:20260526T132945
CREATED:20221109T193108Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221109T193116Z
UID:58427-1357257600-1357343999@www.smilefoundationindia.org
SUMMARY:Employer Engagement Programe Allsec Technologies Ltd
DESCRIPTION:On 04th Jan 2013\, Ms. Samaya from Allsec Technologies Ltd had visited our Step Center SHED regarding various job openings in their company. Altogether 25 students were present for the training program. Allsec Technologies Ltd is a BPO where they provide Outbound tell caller job. Ms Samaya took a brief orientation of the STeP beneficiaries and discussed about various job profiles with them. She suggested the students to choose the right career option and appropriate course according to their self interest\, so that they can shape up their career in a better way. Finally\, the training program facilitates and motivated the youth to move into the mainstream market with proper knowledge and education.
URL:https://www.smilefoundationindia.org/workshops-events/employer-engagement-programe-allsec-technologies-ltd/
LOCATION:Mumbai\, India
CATEGORIES:STeP HAPPENINGS
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.smilefoundationindia.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/technologies-ltd-1.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130111
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130112
DTSTAMP:20260526T132945
CREATED:20220930T102952Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220930T102952Z
UID:45035-1357862400-1357948799@www.smilefoundationindia.org
SUMMARY:Smile kids on a HOHO ride of Delhi
DESCRIPTION:In a day full of fun and learning\, a batch of students from Smile Foundation took a HOHO ride to visit various places of historical importance in the capital city. \nThe students\, belonging to Smile’s Mission Education project centre Health and Care\, were taken on the joy trip in association with Delhi Tourism’s Hop-on Hop-off sightseeing service. Through this initiative\, Smile has become the first development organisation to partner with Delhi Tourism. \nThe children were taken to Humayun’s Tomb\, Indira Gandhi Museum\, Nehru Planetarium and many such historical places. Apart from being exposed to rich architecture of India’s heritage\, the children were also educated about India’s freedom stuggle\, its advances in science and technology\, etc.
URL:https://www.smilefoundationindia.org/workshops-events/smile-kids-on-a-hoho-ride-of-delhi/
LOCATION:Delhi
CATEGORIES:Workshop & Events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.smilefoundationindia.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/hoho_1.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130111
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130112
DTSTAMP:20260526T132945
CREATED:20221111T125942Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221111T125942Z
UID:60157-1357862400-1357948799@www.smilefoundationindia.org
SUMMARY:Smile kids on a HOHO ride of Delhi
DESCRIPTION:In a day full of fun and learning\, a batch of students from Smile Foundation took a HOHO ride to visit various places of historical importance in the capital city. \nThe students\, belonging to Smile’s Mission Education project centre Health and Care\, were taken on the joy trip in association with Delhi Tourism’s Hop-on Hop-off sightseeing service. Through this initiative\, Smile has become the first development organisation to partner with Delhi Tourism. \nThe children were taken to Humayun’s Tomb\, Indira Gandhi Museum\, Nehru Planetarium and many such historical places. Apart from being exposed to rich architecture of India’s heritage\, the children were also educated about India’s freedom stuggle\, its advances in science and technology\, etc.
URL:https://www.smilefoundationindia.org/workshops-events/smile-kids-on-a-hoho-ride-of-delhi-2/
LOCATION:Delhi
CATEGORIES:Educational activities & happenings for underprivileged children
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.smilefoundationindia.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/hoho_1.jpg
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