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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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DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20080629T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T051345
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:20260404T051345
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:20260404T051345
CREATED:20221108T101147Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221108T101147Z
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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:20260404T051345
CREATED:20221111T175639Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221111T175707Z
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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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20080808
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20080809
DTSTAMP:20260404T051345
CREATED:20221108T111028Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221108T111028Z
UID:57146-1218153600-1218239999@www.smilefoundationindia.org
SUMMARY:Reaching out – the novel way
DESCRIPTION:Jupiter Academy of Lucknow devised an ingenious way of mobilizing resources by sensitizing privileged masses about the status of education and linking it up to poverty. A series of interesting activities were planned to accomplish the desired objectives. \nIt all started with a mass rally on 10th Aug’08 in Lucknow involving 3000 children from 50 local schools to create awareness about status of education in the state of UP. The rally passed through all the major crossings and points in the city and was covered extensively by both the print as well as electronic media. Video clippings of rally were then relayed in leading cinema halls of city for a period of 1 week with appeals for donation to the cause. \nAwareness was also spread about the direct link between illiteracy and poverty. Powerful messages on the subject were relayed on radio channels like Radio city\, Radio FM and Radio Mirchi and advertisements put on local newspapers.The activities finally concluded on 17th October – World’s Poverty Day with the organization of a mass awareness rally on the subject in Lucknow. Booths were set up at all happening places of the city like Sahara Ganj Mall\, Waves Mall\, Fun Republic Mall\, Riverside Mall\, Charbagh Railway Station\, Arambagh Inter State Bus Terminus. \nDonation boxes and appeal letters were placed at all the booths with trained volunteers to educate people visiting booths about the cause. This local action comprising of a series of activities was unique in its style and approach and helped to create mass awareness on the subject of education and poverty and made people ‘ACT’ by contributing to the cause.
URL:https://www.smilefoundationindia.org/workshops-events/reaching-out-the-novel-way/
LOCATION:Orissa
CATEGORIES:Workshop & Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20080810T080000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20081017T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T051345
CREATED:20221108T110724Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221108T110724Z
UID:57144-1218355200-1224262800@www.smilefoundationindia.org
SUMMARY:Making a difference through ‘JATRA’
DESCRIPTION:Enthused by excellent response to the local action organized by it in the month of Aug’08\, Orysed\, a non-profit providing non-formal and remedial education to underprivileged children of Subarnapur in Orissa organized a second local action to sensitize civil society. \nSubarnapur is a very backward area with limited means of entertainment with ‘Jatra’ a dance-drama opera as the biggest crowd puller in the area. To have maximum impact from the programme\, Orysed organized ‘Jatra’ from 17th to 23rd Dec’08 around Christmas coinciding with the joyous and celebrative spirit of people. Around 700 people from nearby villages including senior government officials\, politicians\, heads of villages and local businessmen enjoyed the show. Orysed not only managed to sensitize a large target audience but also mobilized funds.
URL:https://www.smilefoundationindia.org/workshops-events/making-a-difference-through-jatra/
LOCATION:Lucknow
CATEGORIES:Workshop & Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20080810T080000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20081017T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T051345
CREATED:20221111T174733Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221111T174733Z
UID:60393-1218355200-1224262800@www.smilefoundationindia.org
SUMMARY:Reaching out – the novel way
DESCRIPTION:Jupiter Academy of Lucknow devised an ingenious way of mobilizing resources by sensitizing privileged masses about the status of education and linking it up to poverty. A series of interesting activities were planned to accomplish the desired objectives. \nIt all started with a mass rally on 10th Aug’08 in Lucknow involving 3000 children from 50 local schools to create awareness about status of education in the state of UP. The rally passed through all the major crossings and points in the city and was covered extensively by both the print as well as electronic media. Video clippings of rally were then relayed in leading cinema halls of city for a period of 1 week with appeals for donation to the cause. \nAwareness was also spread about the direct link between illiteracy and poverty. Powerful messages on the subject were relayed on radio channels like Radio city\, Radio FM and Radio Mirchi and advertisements put on local newspapers.The activities finally concluded on 17th October – World’s Poverty Day with the organization of a mass awareness rally on the subject in Lucknow. Booths were set up at all happening places of the city like Sahara Ganj Mall\, Waves Mall\, Fun Republic Mall\, Riverside Mall\, Charbagh Railway Station\, Arambagh Inter State Bus Terminus. \nDonation boxes and appeal letters were placed at all the booths with trained volunteers to educate people visiting booths about the cause. This local action comprising of a series of activities was unique in its style and approach and helped to create mass awareness on the subject of education and poverty and made people ‘ACT’ by contributing to the cause.
URL:https://www.smilefoundationindia.org/workshops-events/reaching-out-the-novel-way-2/
LOCATION:Lucknow
CATEGORIES:Educational activities & happenings for underprivileged children
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20080814
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20080815
DTSTAMP:20260404T051345
CREATED:20221108T111721Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221108T111721Z
UID:57151-1218672000-1218758399@www.smilefoundationindia.org
SUMMARY:An Action with Nagpur Citizens
DESCRIPTION:The world has shrunk as a result of globalization. Technological advancement in the field of communications and transport has brought people of the world closer. Cultural differences that alienated people from each other are disappearing fast as a result of improved communication. Yet\, surprisingly there is a segment in our country that is leading an isolated life oblivious to the growth and development happening around them. The daily struggle for survival and failure to make their ends meet\, takes so much out of this group of people that they are not able to mainstream in the activities of our society and lead a pitiable life of an outcast. Commercial sex workers and daily wage labourers working in risky industries like stone quarries constitute a large chunk of this segment. Pushed to the wall by inexorable destiny and circumstances\, these poor people cannot come out of their miseries on their own. They require a helping hand from outside to pull them up. \nAmrapali Utkarsh Sangha\, a Nagpur based NGO supported by Smile Foundation\, is providing helping hand to commercial sex workers and their children in Ganga Jamuna red light area\, Nagpur and daily wage labourers working in stone quarries of Nagpur for last several years. The organisation under its initiative\, Naveen Bhai Desai Residential School\, provides education\, healthcare\, nutrition\, boarding and lodging to children of sex workers and daily wage labourers. \nTaking the development issue to local masses\, Amrapali Utkarsh Sangha organized an event in the evening hours of 14th of August 2008 at MLA grounds in the Civil Lines area of Nagpur city\, Maharsahtra. Around 100 eminent people of city from various walks of life including the top businessmen\, local politicians\, important government functionaries graced the occasion with their presence. Amrapali Utkarsh Sangha effectively used the platform to showcase the good work being done by them to the gathered audience through a documentary depicting the organization’s journey\, successes and challenges. It was an emotionally stirring experience for the audience watching the documentary and can best be summed up in the words of one of the guests\, Mr. Sunil N. Thombre\, an advocate by profession\, who commented\, “Amrapali Utkarsh Sangha is doing a commendable job for often ignored but important segment of our society. Imagine operating a stone quarry without the support of labourers\, these silent workers and their children must be helped to come up in life and it is the duty of us all present here to join hands with Sangha to enhance the scope of its work.” Adding further he said\, “I also appreciate the support that Smile Foundation is providing to Amrapali Utkarsh Sangha. \nIndia requires more such efforts to transform the fabric of our society”. An appeal for support was placed before the gathered audience after the documentary show. Stalls of artificial jewellery and stone artefacts made by the children of organisation’s initiative ‘Naveen Bhai Desai Residential School’ were put up to raise funds. The documentary show was followed by the dinner for the guests. \nThe funds raised through this event are being matched by Smile Foundation to strengthen the project\, with an objective of achieving sustainability and scalability of the initiative.
URL:https://www.smilefoundationindia.org/workshops-events/an-action-with-nagpur-citizens/
LOCATION:Nagpur
CATEGORIES:Workshop & Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20080814
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20080815
DTSTAMP:20260404T051345
CREATED:20221111T174906Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221111T174906Z
UID:60395-1218672000-1218758399@www.smilefoundationindia.org
SUMMARY:An Action with Nagpur Citizens
DESCRIPTION:The world has shrunk as a result of globalization. Technological advancement in the field of communications and transport has brought people of the world closer. Cultural differences that alienated people from each other are disappearing fast as a result of improved communication. Yet\, surprisingly there is a segment in our country that is leading an isolated life oblivious to the growth and development happening around them. The daily struggle for survival and failure to make their ends meet\, takes so much out of this group of people that they are not able to mainstream in the activities of our society and lead a pitiable life of an outcast. Commercial sex workers and daily wage labourers working in risky industries like stone quarries constitute a large chunk of this segment. Pushed to the wall by inexorable destiny and circumstances\, these poor people cannot come out of their miseries on their own. They require a helping hand from outside to pull them up. \nAmrapali Utkarsh Sangha\, a Nagpur based NGO supported by Smile Foundation\, is providing helping hand to commercial sex workers and their children in Ganga Jamuna red light area\, Nagpur and daily wage labourers working in stone quarries of Nagpur for last several years. The organisation under its initiative\, Naveen Bhai Desai Residential School\, provides education\, healthcare\, nutrition\, boarding and lodging to children of sex workers and daily wage labourers. \nTaking the development issue to local masses\, Amrapali Utkarsh Sangha organized an event in the evening hours of 14th of August 2008 at MLA grounds in the Civil Lines area of Nagpur city\, Maharsahtra. Around 100 eminent people of city from various walks of life including the top businessmen\, local politicians\, important government functionaries graced the occasion with their presence. Amrapali Utkarsh Sangha effectively used the platform to showcase the good work being done by them to the gathered audience through a documentary depicting the organization’s journey\, successes and challenges. It was an emotionally stirring experience for the audience watching the documentary and can best be summed up in the words of one of the guests\, Mr. Sunil N. Thombre\, an advocate by profession\, who commented\, “Amrapali Utkarsh Sangha is doing a commendable job for often ignored but important segment of our society. Imagine operating a stone quarry without the support of labourers\, these silent workers and their children must be helped to come up in life and it is the duty of us all present here to join hands with Sangha to enhance the scope of its work.” Adding further he said\, “I also appreciate the support that Smile Foundation is providing to Amrapali Utkarsh Sangha. \nIndia requires more such efforts to transform the fabric of our society”. An appeal for support was placed before the gathered audience after the documentary show. Stalls of artificial jewellery and stone artefacts made by the children of organisation’s initiative ‘Naveen Bhai Desai Residential School’ were put up to raise funds. The documentary show was followed by the dinner for the guests. \nThe funds raised through this event are being matched by Smile Foundation to strengthen the project\, with an objective of achieving sustainability and scalability of the initiative.
URL:https://www.smilefoundationindia.org/workshops-events/an-action-with-nagpur-citizens-2/
LOCATION:Nagpur
CATEGORIES:Educational activities & happenings for underprivileged children
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20080906
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20080907
DTSTAMP:20260404T051345
CREATED:20221108T111409Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221108T111409Z
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SUMMARY:An evening with a difference
DESCRIPTION:‘Smile foundation was a part of ‘Ek Shaam Bachpan Ke Naam’ – a musical concert by Mr Pankaj Udhas organised on September 6\, 2008 at Birla Auditorium\, Jaipur. Important members of state judiciary of Rajasthan including the chief justice of Jaipur High Court\, Col. Bhawani Singh\, who is the scion of erstwhile princely state of Jaipur and a leading businessmen of Jaipur city\, were among the eminent guests present on the occasion. About 2000 people from the elite section of the society attended the event. \nThrough the event\, the masses were sensistised about the issue of child labour\, child abuse\, child trafficking and the need to safeguard the interests of less privileged children. The event was a big success and achieved the twin objective of sensitisation of privileged masses and raising funds for the marginalised children.
URL:https://www.smilefoundationindia.org/workshops-events/an-evening-with-a-difference/
LOCATION:Jaipur
CATEGORIES:Workshop & Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20081026
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20081027
DTSTAMP:20260404T051345
CREATED:20221108T110350Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221108T110350Z
UID:57142-1224979200-1225065599@www.smilefoundationindia.org
SUMMARY:Talent Show Par Excellence
DESCRIPTION:Almost half of India’s population is women. Despite such demographic reality\, the status of women in our country continues to remain pathetic\, to say the least. \nGender-based discriminations\, harassments\, violence has come to be associated with women ever since before her birth- starting with female feticide- and graduating into various types\, social\, psychological\, behavioral and physical. The situation becomes worse if the girl happens to be from underprivileged strata of society. Shelter less and vulnerable\, these girls are subjected to all sorts of miseries and subjugation from being trafficked to getting molested\, raped\, sold\, beaten and even murdered. These poor girls have it all right from ‘Womb to Tomb’. \nIt is in this scenario that initiative titled ‘Amcha Ghar’ started by Ms Sushila Singh and Mr Anthony Dias gains considerable importance. Home to 32 girls\, Amcha Ghar has been working to empower these girls through education\, vocational skills and self defence techniques. Twelve years of training in Amcha Ghar has made these girls strong enough to face the big bad world with confidence and courage. \nOn 26th of Oct’08\, girls of Amcha Ghar were presented with an opportunity to exhibit their skills and talents before an august gathering of eminent people from various walks of life. Girls grabbed the opportunity with both the hands and delighted the gathered audience with their sterling performances. Around 150 distinguished persons of Mumbai city enjoyed the wonderful display of talent at Uttan village near Mumbai. Mr Vinoo Naik- Managing Director of Landscape Industries\, who was also the chief guest of the function\, praised the efforts of Amcha Ghar in nurturing the talent of destitute and orphaned girls. Mr Narender Mehta\, Corporator of Meera Bhayandar\, expressed his willingness to be a part of such functions in future too. \nLocal media encouraged the girls by covering the event. Talent show was a big success and enlightened privileged masses about the plight of underprivileged. Amcha Ghar managed to mobilize substantial resources which Smile would be matching under Action for Children programme to strengthen the project.
URL:https://www.smilefoundationindia.org/workshops-events/talent-show-par-excellence/
LOCATION:Maharashtra
CATEGORIES:Workshop & Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20081026
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20081027
DTSTAMP:20260404T051345
CREATED:20221111T174549Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221111T174549Z
UID:60391-1224979200-1225065599@www.smilefoundationindia.org
SUMMARY:Talent Show Par Excellence
DESCRIPTION:Almost half of India’s population is women. Despite such demographic reality\, the status of women in our country continues to remain pathetic\, to say the least. \nGender-based discriminations\, harassments\, violence has come to be associated with women ever since before her birth- starting with female feticide- and graduating into various types\, social\, psychological\, behavioral and physical. The situation becomes worse if the girl happens to be from underprivileged strata of society. Shelter less and vulnerable\, these girls are subjected to all sorts of miseries and subjugation from being trafficked to getting molested\, raped\, sold\, beaten and even murdered. These poor girls have it all right from ‘Womb to Tomb’. \nIt is in this scenario that initiative titled ‘Amcha Ghar’ started by Ms Sushila Singh and Mr Anthony Dias gains considerable importance. Home to 32 girls\, Amcha Ghar has been working to empower these girls through education\, vocational skills and self defence techniques. Twelve years of training in Amcha Ghar has made these girls strong enough to face the big bad world with confidence and courage. \nOn 26th of Oct’08\, girls of Amcha Ghar were presented with an opportunity to exhibit their skills and talents before an august gathering of eminent people from various walks of life. Girls grabbed the opportunity with both the hands and delighted the gathered audience with their sterling performances. Around 150 distinguished persons of Mumbai city enjoyed the wonderful display of talent at Uttan village near Mumbai. Mr Vinoo Naik- Managing Director of Landscape Industries\, who was also the chief guest of the function\, praised the efforts of Amcha Ghar in nurturing the talent of destitute and orphaned girls. Mr Narender Mehta\, Corporator of Meera Bhayandar\, expressed his willingness to be a part of such functions in future too. \nLocal media encouraged the girls by covering the event. Talent show was a big success and enlightened privileged masses about the plight of underprivileged. Amcha Ghar managed to mobilize substantial resources which Smile would be matching under Action for Children programme to strengthen the project.
URL:https://www.smilefoundationindia.org/workshops-events/talent-show-par-excellence-2/
LOCATION:Maharashtra
CATEGORIES:Educational activities & happenings for underprivileged children
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20081029T080000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20081031T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T051345
CREATED:20221108T100750Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221108T100750Z
UID:57035-1225267200-1225472400@www.smilefoundationindia.org
SUMMARY:'Kolkata Today' and 'Picasso' presents – 'UTSAV' for Smile Foundation Children
DESCRIPTION:Venue: Gaganendra Pradarshanshala\, Kolkata\nDate: 29th – 31st October 2008\nTime: 2pm – 8pm \nA photography exhibition titled ‘UTSAV’ was organized by Kolkata Today in association with Picasso Photographers for three days between 29 and 31 October 2008 at Gaganendra Pradarshanshala\, Nandan\, Kolkata. \nAmongst the still photographs of all festivals by renowned photographers\, Smile Foundation placed pictures of different festivals drawn by Smile children! The different hand-made products made by underprivileged children and their mothers also got a place in the exhibition. \nSpecial guests and celebrities like Wasim Kapoor\, Guru Sanchita Bhattacharya (Odissi Dancer)\, Suchandra (Singer)\, Madhuban (Anchor) and Sampurna (Model) inaugurated the event on the 29th of October. \nSoma Kanjilal\, Manager\, Smile Foundation (Kolkata) briefed activities of the organization to media partners – NE Bangla\, ATN Bangla and Sristi TV during the inauguration programme. The activity was aired on 30th October\, 2008.
URL:https://www.smilefoundationindia.org/workshops-events/kolkata-today-and-picasso-presents-utsav-for-smile-foundation-children/
LOCATION:Kolkata
CATEGORIES:Workshop & Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20081029T080000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20081031T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T051345
CREATED:20221111T175445Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221111T175445Z
UID:60405-1225267200-1225472400@www.smilefoundationindia.org
SUMMARY:'Kolkata Today' and 'Picasso' presents – 'UTSAV' for Smile Foundation Children
DESCRIPTION:Venue: Gaganendra Pradarshanshala\, Kolkata\nDate: 29th – 31st October 2008\nTime: 2pm – 8pm \nA photography exhibition titled ‘UTSAV’ was organized by Kolkata Today in association with Picasso Photographers for three days between 29 and 31 October 2008 at Gaganendra Pradarshanshala\, Nandan\, Kolkata. \nAmongst the still photographs of all festivals by renowned photographers\, Smile Foundation placed pictures of different festivals drawn by Smile children! The different hand-made products made by underprivileged children and their mothers also got a place in the exhibition. \nSpecial guests and celebrities like Wasim Kapoor\, Guru Sanchita Bhattacharya (Odissi Dancer)\, Suchandra (Singer)\, Madhuban (Anchor) and Sampurna (Model) inaugurated the event on the 29th of October. \nSoma Kanjilal\, Manager\, Smile Foundation (Kolkata) briefed activities of the organization to media partners – NE Bangla\, ATN Bangla and Sristi TV during the inauguration programme. The activity was aired on 30th October\, 2008.
URL:https://www.smilefoundationindia.org/workshops-events/kolkata-today-and-picasso-presents-utsav-for-smile-foundation-children-2/
LOCATION:Kolkata
CATEGORIES:Educational activities & happenings for underprivileged children
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20081101
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20081102
DTSTAMP:20260404T051345
CREATED:20221108T100139Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221108T100139Z
UID:57024-1225497600-1225583999@www.smilefoundationindia.org
SUMMARY:Ab Aur Nahin – No More Inequality for our Girl Child
DESCRIPTION:“Ab Aur Nahin” – referring to ‘no more inequality for our girl child’ – was the theme of the campaign which community leaders of Smile Foundation carried out in New Delhi. These leaders were girls chosen from different urban slum communities of Delhi city where Smile Foundation is running its Swabhiman programme empowering girl child. \nThe campaign included street play and signature drive and held at Dilli Haat\, a popular open air hangout place in the heart of Delhi and promoted by Delhi Tourism. \nAll the community leaders who led and formed in the campaign were once suppressed in their milieu where they are less fortunate than their male counterpart since birth; be it in getting education\, societal equity or gender discrimination at home. Hundreds like them are now not only aware and empowered but also championing the cause. The campaign is based on the principle that positive male involvement and cooperation is necessary is necessary in ensuring dignity and equality of the girl child at each strata of our society. \nThe street play under the campaign clearly depicted how a girl child suffers hardships in her life due to lack of education and proper care. She is dependent on her male counterpart and the moment he dies\, her hardships increase to what she was already suffering. The prime focus of the protagonist was life with lack of proper education. \nIt was a confident and dignified performance\, adolescent girls communicating the urgency of giving due place to their counterparts across various sections of the society. Many educated and sensitized citizens\, both men and women\, also participated and encouraged the campaign actively. \nBut does the act stop here? \nNo. It went beyond as we believe\, women empowerment cannot be brought in isolation. That’s how the idea of male involvement emerged. The performance was strengthened and the message was strong—- \n“Let us educate our girl child; they will help build our future!” \nPRAGYA TV\, a lifestyle channel catering mainly to non-resident Indians\, was the exclusive media partner of the campaign. \nIt would be inspiring for all of us\, across gender and class\, to lend a helping hand to our girl child. it would be a better place to live in.
URL:https://www.smilefoundationindia.org/workshops-events/ab-aur-nahin-no-more-inequality-for-our-girl-child/
LOCATION:New Delhi
CATEGORIES:Workshop & Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20081101
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20081102
DTSTAMP:20260404T051345
CREATED:20221109T170627Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221109T170627Z
UID:58127-1225497600-1225583999@www.smilefoundationindia.org
SUMMARY:Ab Aur Nahin – No More Inequality for our Girl Child
DESCRIPTION:“Ab Aur Nahin” – referring to ‘no more inequality for our girl child’ – was the theme of the campaign which community leaders of Smile Foundation carried out in New Delhi. These leaders were girls chosen from different urban slum communities of Delhi city where Smile Foundation is running its Swabhiman programme empowering girl child. \nThe campaign included street play and signature drive and held at Dilli Haat\, a popular open air hangout place in the heart of Delhi and promoted by Delhi Tourism. \nAll the community leaders who led and formed in the campaign were once suppressed in their milieu where they are less fortunate than their male counterpart since birth; be it in getting education\, societal equity or gender discrimination at home. Hundreds like them are now not only aware and empowered but also championing the cause. The campaign is based on the principle that positive male involvement and cooperation is necessary is necessary in ensuring dignity and equality of the girl child at each strata of our society. \nThe street play under the campaign clearly depicted how a girl child suffers hardships in her life due to lack of education and proper care. She is dependent on her male counterpart and the moment he dies\, her hardships increase to what she was already suffering. The prime focus of the protagonist was life with lack of proper education. \nIt was a confident and dignified performance\, adolescent girls communicating the urgency of giving due place to their counterparts across various sections of the society. Many educated and sensitized citizens\, both men and women\, also participated and encouraged the campaign actively. \nBut does the act stop here? \nNo. It went beyond as we believe\, women empowerment cannot be brought in isolation. That’s how the idea of male involvement emerged. The performance was strengthened and the message was strong—- \n“Let us educate our girl child; they will help build our future!” \nPRAGYA TV\, a lifestyle channel catering mainly to non-resident Indians\, was the exclusive media partner of the campaign. \nIt would be inspiring for all of us\, across gender and class\, to lend a helping hand to our girl child. it would be a better place to live in.
URL:https://www.smilefoundationindia.org/workshops-events/ab-aur-nahin-no-more-inequality-for-our-girl-child-2/
LOCATION:New Delhi
CATEGORIES:Swabhiman Happenings
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20081114
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20081115
DTSTAMP:20260404T051345
CREATED:20221108T095640Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221108T095640Z
UID:57009-1226620800-1226707199@www.smilefoundationindia.org
SUMMARY:Children's day celebration across the country
DESCRIPTION:Aamir Khan with Smile Foundation Children on the sets of Sa Re Ga Ma Pa on Children’s Day \nThe little ones of Smile Foundation had their special day made more beautiful by the presence of Anandi and Jagdish\, leads of Balika Vadhu on Colors who shared some wonderful moments of innocence. \nCelebrating the spirit of Children’s Day were radio stations\, Radio City\, Radio Mirchi\, and Big FM who made the day more promising and cherishable for Smile children across Delhi and Mumbai. \nCHILDRENS DAY CELEBRATION BY UTSARGA\, SAMBALPUR \n\nChildrens of different orphanages are performing their Talent among the celebraties of sambal pur | 2.Kids are in marry making in Jawhar Garden\,Hirakud dam | 3. Successful candidates are being felicitatedBy Bhagabata Pr. Nanda \,renowned social worker\n\nThe Children day has been celebrated on 14th November 2008 at Jawahar Udyan\, Hirakud\, under the joint banner of Smile Foundation and Utsarga. All the inmates of Dr. Issac Santra Bal Niketan\, Phuljharan\, Rukuni Lath Bal Niketan Chhachanpali\, Vikash Education Foundation\, Pardhiapali and Dhankauda Balashram and Kanyashram have participated in the said celebration. In total 250 inmates of all Balashram and Kanyashram have attended the said function. The celebration was also witnessed by many celebrities\, like Pradipta Pattnaik\, Colletor & District Magistrate Sambalpur\, Dr P.K Naik\, C.D.M.O Sambalpur\, Dr. Tribikram Panda\, ADMO (PH) Sambalpur\, Kailash Sahu\, Sub Collector\, Sambalpur and many senior citizen of Sambalpur District. \nIn the said function\, 48 numbers of inmates of different Balashram and Kanyashram were felicitated for their outstanding performance in the last examination. Sports materials were also distributed to the inmates of all the Balashram and Kanyashram. Private Bus Owners Association\, Sambalpur were pleased to donate Blankets to all the inmates. \nUtsarga Sambalpur Musical Programme was conducted by the inmates of the Balashrams and Kanyashram being accompanied with musical instruments by Rinku and group and being anchored by Ashim Pradhan. Bus were arranged for transportation of the inmates to the venue and in the afternoon\, arrangement was made for the inmates to visit Gandhi Minar and Hirakud Dam. Breakfast and Lunch for 500 persons including the inmates was being arranged by us. \nThe invitees and the guests\, who have witnessed the function\, appreciated the programme. \nSUDHIR PUJARIProject Leader
URL:https://www.smilefoundationindia.org/workshops-events/childrens-day-celebration-across-the-country/
LOCATION:New Delhi\,Orissa\,Mumbai
CATEGORIES:Workshop & Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20081114
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20081115
DTSTAMP:20260404T051345
CREATED:20221111T175312Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221111T175312Z
UID:60401-1226620800-1226707199@www.smilefoundationindia.org
SUMMARY:Children's day celebration across the country
DESCRIPTION:Aamir Khan with Smile Foundation Children on the sets of Sa Re Ga Ma Pa on Children’s Day \nThe little ones of Smile Foundation had their special day made more beautiful by the presence of Anandi and Jagdish\, leads of Balika Vadhu on Colors who shared some wonderful moments of innocence. \nCelebrating the spirit of Children’s Day were radio stations\, Radio City\, Radio Mirchi\, and Big FM who made the day more promising and cherishable for Smile children across Delhi and Mumbai. \nCHILDRENS DAY CELEBRATION BY UTSARGA\, SAMBALPUR \n1. Childrens of different orphanages are performing their Talent among the celebraties of sambal pur | 2.Kids are in marry making in Jawhar Garden\,Hirakud dam | 3. Successful candidates are being felicitatedBy Bhagabata Pr. Nanda \,renowned social worker \nThe Children day has been celebrated on 14th November 2008 at Jawahar Udyan\, Hirakud\, under the joint banner of Smile Foundation and Utsarga. All the inmates of Dr. Issac Santra Bal Niketan\, Phuljharan\, Rukuni Lath Bal Niketan Chhachanpali\, Vikash Education Foundation\, Pardhiapali and Dhankauda Balashram and Kanyashram have participated in the said celebration. In total 250 inmates of all Balashram and Kanyashram have attended the said function. The celebration was also witnessed by many celebrities\, like Pradipta Pattnaik\, Colletor & District Magistrate Sambalpur\, Dr P.K Naik\, C.D.M.O Sambalpur\, Dr. Tribikram Panda\, ADMO (PH) Sambalpur\, Kailash Sahu\, Sub Collector\, Sambalpur and many senior citizen of Sambalpur District. \nIn the said function\, 48 numbers of inmates of different Balashram and Kanyashram were felicitated for their outstanding performance in the last examination. Sports materials were also distributed to the inmates of all the Balashram and Kanyashram. Private Bus Owners Association\, Sambalpur were pleased to donate Blankets to all the inmates. \nUtsarga Sambalpur Musical Programme was conducted by the inmates of the Balashrams and Kanyashram being accompanied with musical instruments by Rinku and group and being anchored by Ashim Pradhan. Bus were arranged for transportation of the inmates to the venue and in the afternoon\, arrangement was made for the inmates to visit Gandhi Minar and Hirakud Dam. Breakfast and Lunch for 500 persons including the inmates was being arranged by us. \nThe invitees and the guests\, who have witnessed the function\, appreciated the programme. \nSUDHIR PUJARI Project Leader
URL:https://www.smilefoundationindia.org/workshops-events/childrens-day-celebration-across-the-country-2/
LOCATION:New Delhi\, Orissa\, Mumbai
CATEGORIES:Educational activities & happenings for underprivileged children
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20081123
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20081124
DTSTAMP:20260404T051345
CREATED:20221108T112214Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221108T112214Z
UID:57154-1227398400-1227484799@www.smilefoundationindia.org
SUMMARY:Smile Kids on Hiking Trip in the Western Ghats
DESCRIPTION:Smile Foundation and Youth Hostel Association of India organised a hiking and trekking expedition for the children of Hamara School Goa\, a project supported by Smile Foundation\, on 23rd November 2008. Total 17 children from the project between the age group 11 and 14 participated in the programme. \nThe hiking route was from Dhargem village to Mollem wildlife sanctuary in the state of Goa. The children trekked the distance of 14 kms\, crossing rivulets and the Western Ghats forest. The main objective of this expedition was to develop awareness about the nature\, caring for the environment and a sense of camaraderie among the children. \nSadika Buddaseth from Smile Foundation Goa office led the expedition\, along with teachers from Hamara School project.
URL:https://www.smilefoundationindia.org/workshops-events/smile-kids-on-hiking-trip-in-the-western-ghats/
LOCATION:Goa
CATEGORIES:Workshop & Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20081123
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20081124
DTSTAMP:20260404T051345
CREATED:20221111T175138Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221111T175138Z
UID:60398-1227398400-1227484799@www.smilefoundationindia.org
SUMMARY:Smile Kids on Hiking Trip in the Western Ghats
DESCRIPTION:Smile Foundation and Youth Hostel Association of India organised a hiking and trekking expedition for the children of Hamara School Goa\, a project supported by Smile Foundation\, on 23rd November 2008. Total 17 children from the project between the age group 11 and 14 participated in the programme. \nThe hiking route was from Dhargem village to Mollem wildlife sanctuary in the state of Goa. The children trekked the distance of 14 kms\, crossing rivulets and the Western Ghats forest. The main objective of this expedition was to develop awareness about the nature\, caring for the environment and a sense of camaraderie among the children. \nSadika Buddaseth from Smile Foundation Goa office led the expedition\, along with teachers from Hamara School project.
URL:https://www.smilefoundationindia.org/workshops-events/smile-kids-on-hiking-trip-in-the-western-ghats-2/
LOCATION:Goa
CATEGORIES:Educational activities & happenings for underprivileged children
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20081201
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20081202
DTSTAMP:20260404T051345
CREATED:20221108T105502Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221108T105502Z
UID:57130-1228089600-1228175999@www.smilefoundationindia.org
SUMMARY:World AIDS Day – with a difference
DESCRIPTION:“Maam\, yahan par log hamari baat sunte hain”\, (Madam\, people are listening to us here) said one community leader from Smile Foundation. The gesture showed that girls who did not even have the courage to speak before 10 people are performing a play of HIV/AIDS in an all male gathering. And the advocacy campaign was before more than 500 employees of Delhi Metro Railway Corporation in Shastri Park and Connaught Place in New Delhi. \nwomen ngoDelhi Metro Railway Corporation invited Smile Foundation community leaders\, all girls\, to celebrate WORLD HIV/AIDS DAY on December 1\, 2008. Community Leaders from “Swabhiman” – the girl child empowerment programme form Smile Foundation – performed a street play in two DMRC stations. The play which showed how the lifestyle of a migrant labourer is more prone to infections like HIV/AIDS was well received by the employees of DMRC. \nNot only did they watch\, but they appreciated the act apart from raising a lot of queries. Their queries were answered to perfect satisfaction by Smile representatives. However\, DMRC felt that the change in attitude and thinking of employees would not happen in one day. Therefore\, both DMRC and Smile Foundation decided that there is a need for concentrated efforts as far as sensitizing employees of DMRC on HIV/AIDS is concerned. \nNevertheless\, it is a one step ahead as male involvement was a high point because here\, it was an all male gathering listening and an all female gathering performing. That is how SMILE FOUNDATION made a difference on the occasion of 20th WORLD HIV-AIDS DAY.
URL:https://www.smilefoundationindia.org/workshops-events/world-aids-day-with-a-difference/
LOCATION:New Delhi
CATEGORIES:Workshop & Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20081201
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20081202
DTSTAMP:20260404T051345
CREATED:20221109T170356Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221109T170356Z
UID:58120-1228089600-1228175999@www.smilefoundationindia.org
SUMMARY:World AIDS Day – with a difference
DESCRIPTION:“Maam\, yahan par log hamari baat sunte hain”\, (Madam\, people are listening to us here) said one community leader from Smile Foundation. The gesture showed that girls who did not even have the courage to speak before 10 people are performing a play of HIV/AIDS in an all male gathering. And the advocacy campaign was before more than 500 employees of Delhi Metro Railway Corporation in Shastri Park and Connaught Place in New Delhi. \nwomen ngoDelhi Metro Railway Corporation invited Smile Foundation community leaders\, all girls\, to celebrate WORLD HIV/AIDS DAY on December 1\, 2008. Community Leaders from “Swabhiman” – the girl child empowerment programme form Smile Foundation – performed a street play in two DMRC stations. The play which showed how the lifestyle of a migrant labourer is more prone to infections like HIV/AIDS was well received by the employees of DMRC. \nNot only did they watch\, but they appreciated the act apart from raising a lot of queries. Their queries were answered to perfect satisfaction by Smile representatives. However\, DMRC felt that the change in attitude and thinking of employees would not happen in one day. Therefore\, both DMRC and Smile Foundation decided that there is a need for concentrated efforts as far as sensitizing employees of DMRC on HIV/AIDS is concerned. \nNevertheless\, it is a one step ahead as male involvement was a high point because here\, it was an all male gathering listening and an all female gathering performing. That is how SMILE FOUNDATION made a difference on the occasion of 20th WORLD HIV-AIDS DAY.
URL:https://www.smilefoundationindia.org/workshops-events/world-aids-day-with-a-difference-2/
LOCATION:New Delhi
CATEGORIES:Swabhiman Happenings
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20081206
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20081207
DTSTAMP:20260404T051345
CREATED:20221108T105948Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221108T105948Z
UID:57136-1228521600-1228607999@www.smilefoundationindia.org
SUMMARY:Motivating people for support
DESCRIPTION:Amrapali Utkarsh Sangha\, Nagpur organized ‘Bhoomi Poojan’ (Foundation Stone laying ceremony) for the construction of additional rooms in its residential school for underprivileged children in the morning hours of 6th Dec’08. \nSangha used the occasion to mobilize resources for scaling up activities of residential school. Important persons of Nagpur city from various fields like business\, banking and politics were invited to the function. They were taken on a round of the residential school followed by a trip to the stone quarries where the parents of these children work under hostile and difficult circumstances as daily wage labourers. They were then shown how lives of the children of these daily wage earners have undergone a transformation through the power of education. An appeal for support was placed before the august gathering at the opportune moment. The gathered audience already sensitized about the plight of underprivileged by now readily agreed to come forward and contribute for furtherance of residential school’s activities. This local action was indeed a very convincing and transparent method of mobilizing resources.
URL:https://www.smilefoundationindia.org/workshops-events/motivating-people-for-support/
LOCATION:Maharashtra
CATEGORIES:Workshop & Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20081226T080000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20081231T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T051345
CREATED:20221108T105155Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221108T105155Z
UID:57120-1230278400-1230742800@www.smilefoundationindia.org
SUMMARY:SPANDAN- Rippling Serenity | "An artistic heart can never be a terrorist mind"\, says Muzaffar Ali
DESCRIPTION:Smile Foundation opens ‘SPANDAN- Rippling Serenity’\, an exhibition of painting to promote peace and solidarity among the most vulnerable sections of society\, children and women. The exhibition was inaugurated in the presence of eminent people from across diverse sectors\, Mr. Sudhir Agarwal\, Chief Operating Officer\, Aegis BPO Services Ltd\, Meeta Pandit\, Vocalist\, Chitra Mudgal\, Hindi Writer\, Sangeeta Gupta\, Artist along with Santanu Mishra\, Managing Trustee\, Smile Foundation and Naresh Chaudhary\, Chief Operating Officer\, Smile Foundation. \nUnderprivileged girls from Swabhiman programme of Smile Foundation were present on the occasion to share their feelings about the mishap at Mumbai. They also presented flowers to Guests of Hounour. The inaugural started with lighting of lamp by honoured guests followed by a brief description on the theme of organising this painting exhibition. The exhibition saw a gathering of more than 200 people from different walks of life. Those present appreciated the endeavour of Smile Foundation and showed immense interest in paintings exhibited at Visual Arts Gallery\, India Habitat Centre\, New Delhi. \nThe main highlight of the exhibition was the remarkable painting by Muzaffar Ali and a group of privileged and underprivileged children that started at Dilli Haat on Dec’ 23\, 2008 and was finally completed by painter Rajesh K. Baderia. \nThe exhibition specially came to soothe flared tempers and nerves after all the devastation in Mumbai that has spread insecurity and fears in innumerable souls of India particularly the vulnerable ones like children and women. \nSmile Foundation had taken refuge in COLOURS to spread peace\, harmony and order as colours pacify anxieties; bring freshness and vibrancy to lives. In present times of strife and turmoil\, colours have assumed an even bigger role – they have become symbols of peace and harmony. \nThe painting exhibition at India Habitat Centre was on display from Dec’ 26 – 31\, 2008. \n“An artistic heart can never be a terrorist mind”\, says Muzaffar Ali \nAashayen…Aashayen…Aashayen…kuch pane ki ho aas aas\, kuch arman ho jo khaas khaas…Aashayen…a group of 50 underprivileged and privileged children together sang in accord as renowned film maker Muzaffar Ali stepped in Dilli Haat to celebrate a painting event organised by Smile Foundation to promote harmony and solidarity post 26/ 11 Mumbai attacks across children and youth. \nThe event where a mix of children from two extremes painted a huge canvas was organised to rub off the grey images and feelings from young hearts post recent terror attacks and spread unanimous voice of peace and oneness. Children had a fun filled evening with Muzaffar Ali who enjoyed painting strokes on the canvas while having chit chat with little ones. \nChildren shared their dreams and aspirations about their career choices\, films and actors they like with Muzaffar Ali as the veteran painter put colourful strokes on the canvas. Muzaffar Ali came forward with a strong message\, “People with an inclination and sensitivity for art can never relate with terrorist activities. An artist deeply personifies self with cultural\, moral and humane values that gives him pride in performing his artworks be it dance\, music\, art or else”. Adding further he said\, “Children at tender age must be taught these values and elders must share a friendly relationship with them so peep into their thought process”. \nThe event saw active participation from viewers who had come to the cultural venue\, Dilli Haat for shopping. Many present on the occasion appraised the efforts of Smile Foundation of providing a common platform to two extremes. The painting will be completed by a renowned painter that will be showcased at the painting exhibition\, “SPANDAN- Rippling Serenity’ presented by Smile Foundation at Visual Arts Gallery\, India Habitat Centre\, New Delhi. \nThe event was a small step by Smile Foundation to generate the ripple effect of peace and harmony across a section of society. \nGet Involved
URL:https://www.smilefoundationindia.org/workshops-events/spandan-rippling-serenity-an-artistic-heart-can-never-be-a-terrorist-mind-says-muzaffar-ali/
LOCATION:New Delhi
CATEGORIES:Workshop & Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20090103
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20090104
DTSTAMP:20260404T051345
CREATED:20221108T104710Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221108T104710Z
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SUMMARY:Baans Bina Baansuri – Whistling Symphony for Smile Children
DESCRIPTION:Indian Whistlers Association (IWA) organized a charity show “Baans Bina Baansuri” in Mumbai on 3rd of January 2009\, in the aid of Smile Foundation children. \nAshutosh\, winner of Big Boss-2 as well as MTV Roadies-5\, was the chief guest on the occasion as a supporter of Smile Foundation. \nIndian Whistlers Association (IWA) is a unique group consisting of more than 380 members who promote ‘whistling’ as a form of performing art. \nIWA holds the Limca Record (July 2008) for the largest gathering of Whistlers performing the same song in Unison. \nDate: January 3\, 2009\nTime: 6 PM on ward\nVenue: Dadar-Matunga Cultural Hall\,\nAuditorium (A.C.)\, 122- A\,\nJ. K. Sawant Road\,\nMahim\, Mumbai-400016
URL:https://www.smilefoundationindia.org/workshops-events/baans-bina-baansuri-whistling-symphony-for-smile-children/
LOCATION:Mumbai\, India
CATEGORIES:Workshop & Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20090214
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20090215
DTSTAMP:20260404T051345
CREATED:20221108T105438Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221108T105438Z
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SUMMARY:Ajay and Kajol play Valentine for Smile Kids
DESCRIPTION:Love is universal and Smile is pervasive. Believing in the philosophy\, Bollywood icons Ajay Devgan and Kajol spend their Valentine’s Day 2009 with the kids of Smile Foundation in Mumbai. \nThe children of Smile Foundation were overjoyed when they came face to face with these celebrities on the sets of ‘Toonpur Ka Superhero’ the forthcoming movie featuring Ajay and Kajol. In an endeavour to make this day special Ajay Devgan and Kajol wished to celebrate ‘Valentine’s Day’ and spend some quality time with the kids of the Smile Foundation. \nThe kids were thrilled when Ajay and Kajol shook hands with them and wished them “Happy Valentine’s Day.” One of the kids Shanu delighted the couple by presenting a dance on their favourite number ‘dekho dekho jaanam hum’ from the movie Ishq. \nAjay obliged the kids by inviting them to go on the sets and watch the shooting. They were amazed to see the grandeur and the ambience of the set. Children loved talking with chirpy Kajol and asked a lot of questions such as what her favourite colour is and what she likes to eat. \nOne Smile girl complimented Kajol and said ‘Didi aap bahot sundar ho. Main bade hokar aap jaisi banana chanhti hoon” (Sister\, you are so pretty. I wish to be like you when I grow up). \nIt was an opportunity for the ever joyous Kajol to become a kid all over again. Kajol mingled with them and asked all the kids their names and got pictures clicked with them. \nKajol said\, “I wished I had some more time to spend with these kids. It’s been a great time being with them.” \nThe children presented red roses to their valentines and the couple gave autographs to the children. \nSmile Kids wish the Ajay and Kajol as blessed valentines and success in their endeavours!
URL:https://www.smilefoundationindia.org/workshops-events/ajay-and-kajol-play-valentine-for-smile-kids/
LOCATION:Mumbai\, India
CATEGORIES:Workshop & Events
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SUMMARY:Ajay and Kajol play Valentine for Smile Kids
DESCRIPTION:Love is universal and Smile is pervasive. Believing in the philosophy\, Bollywood icons Ajay Devgan and Kajol spend their Valentine’s Day 2009 with the kids of Smile Foundation in Mumbai. \nThe children of Smile Foundation were overjoyed when they came face to face with these celebrities on the sets of ‘Toonpur Ka Superhero’ the forthcoming movie featuring Ajay and Kajol. In an endeavour to make this day special Ajay Devgan and Kajol wished to celebrate ‘Valentine’s Day’ and spend some quality time with the kids of the Smile Foundation. \nThe kids were thrilled when Ajay and Kajol shook hands with them and wished them “Happy Valentine’s Day.” One of the kids Shanu delighted the couple by presenting a dance on their favourite number ‘dekho dekho jaanam hum’ from the movie Ishq. \nAjay obliged the kids by inviting them to go on the sets and watch the shooting. They were amazed to see the grandeur and the ambience of the set. Children loved talking with chirpy Kajol and asked a lot of questions such as what her favourite colour is and what she likes to eat. \nOne Smile girl complimented Kajol and said ‘Didi aap bahot sundar ho. Main bade hokar aap jaisi banana chanhti hoon” (Sister\, you are so pretty. I wish to be like you when I grow up). \nIt was an opportunity for the ever joyous Kajol to become a kid all over again. Kajol mingled with them and asked all the kids their names and got pictures clicked with them. \nKajol said\, “I wished I had some more time to spend with these kids. It’s been a great time being with them.” \nThe children presented red roses to their valentines and the couple gave autographs to the children. \nSmile Kids wish the Ajay and Kajol as blessed valentines and success in their endeavours!
URL:https://www.smilefoundationindia.org/workshops-events/ajay-and-kajol-play-valentine-for-smile-kids-2/
LOCATION:Mumbai\, India
CATEGORIES:Educational activities & happenings for underprivileged children
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SUMMARY:HOPE 09 - The Grand Youth Carnival with A Cause
DESCRIPTION:The grandest charity fund raiser\, HOPE 09 (Help Our People Exist) in the university town of Manipal\, Karnataka chose Smile Foundation as its charity partner. HOPE 09 is spearheaded by Welcome Group Graduate School of Hotel Administration (WGSHA). The carnival is beingorganised successfully since 1990-2000. The celebrations saw exclusive events lined up for enthralling two evenings at Manipal’s most picturesque venue\, the Valley View Lawns on February 21-22\, 2009. \nHOPE 09 aimed at mobilizing more people to collectively work for a greater cause and be a part of the development process. The association of Smile Foundation with HOPE 09 aimed at ‘Catching them young.’ Today’s youth will be the decision makers and entrepreneurs tomorrow. The idea is to involve youth in the development process so that India becomes developed country. \n“Education is one tool that can empower the underprivileged children and our aim is to bring the two extremes together – the privileged and underprivileged. We are glad to associate with Welcomgroup Graduate School of Hotel Administration and look forward for more and more young people to stand up for making the difference\,” said Naresh Chaudhary\, Chief Operating Officer\, Smile Foundation. \nThe carnival saw presence of more than 3000 youth from across all colleges in the university town of Manipal. Some of the events at HOPE 09 were Vouge (Fashion show)\, Battle of the Rhythm Gods (DJ Competition)\, Feet of Flames (Dance Competition) and the Rock Show etc.\nEarlier HOPE has contributed towards causes like Orissa Cyclone 1999\, Prime Minister’s Relief Fund etc besides contributing to causes of cancer\, street children\, HIV/AIDS etc in the past. \nPartnership of Smile Foundation with WGSHA will ensure utilization of funds towards child education and welfare projects in and around Manipal. \nHOPE and Smile Foundation \n“It gives a wonderful feeling to associate with Smile Foundation. For the first time we have partnered with them and hope to see them our partner for all future times”\, said Kulmohan Singh\, Vice President\, Welcome Group Graduate School of Hotel Administration. \n“We are impressed with the work of Smile Foundation probably this is one reason to partner with them for such a grand carnival. I recommend Smile Foundation to use the funds raised for healthcare projects than education in areas near Manipal as it is an yearning need here”\, shared Maj. Gen. (Retd.) B N Kaul\, Chief Administrator\, Welcome Group Graduate School of Hotel Administration. \n“Every year we bring different charities with HOPE 09 but association with Smile Foundation this year has brought much applaud and gratitude to us and our Institute. The good work of Smile Foundation has influenced many youth and professionals during the carnival”\, said Mr. Devansh Bole\, Event Coordinator and a student\, H.O.P.E. 2009.
URL:https://www.smilefoundationindia.org/workshops-events/hope-09-the-grand-youth-carnival-with-a-cause/
LOCATION:Karnataka
CATEGORIES:Workshop & Events
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SUMMARY:International Women's Day Let girls not be puppets
DESCRIPTION:Smile Foundation celebrated International Women’s Day\, with a campaign titled “Main Ek Katputli Hoon” – meaning ‘I am just a puppet’. The campaign started with a multi-theme puppet show at Dilli Haat conducted by girls who are community leaders from various underprivileged areas of Delhi. The puppet show titled “Main Ek Katputli Hoon” was aimed at communicating the life of girl child from ‘Womb to Tomb’ and also disseminating positive message on HIV / AIDS and against eve teasing\, and thus commemorating International Women’s Day 2009. \nSmile Foundation\, through this ancient art of storytelling\, attempted to portray life of the girl child in our society. The show was performed by community health workers and volunteers under the Swabhiman programme of Smile Foundation. Swabhiman programme stands for self respect and dignity of the girl child and woman across various sections of the society. \nChief Guest on the occasion\, Ms. Pamela Philipose\, Director\, Women’s Feature Service\, noted journalist and activist said\, “Smile Foundation has adopted a very new way of highlighting the declining sex ratio in our country\, the concern that is one of the most serious challenges facing India today”. \nThe audience was enthralled as the community health workers performed the puppet show with male counterparts’ together standing up for the rights of the girl child and women. Complemented with music and folklores the puppet show supplemented the theme of United Nations International Women’s Day 2009\, ‘Women and men united to end violence against women and girls’. Realising the need of girl child education and promote women empowerment\, Swabhiman programme of Smile Foundation enhances the skills and information relevant to make girls and women realise their self esteem. \nA woman is expected to care her family from her young age to death; with marriage she plays dual roles\, lives prejudiced life\, falls prey to man’s lust but dedicate herself to family and in-laws. A woman symbolises giving\, sacrifice\, tolerance and all feminine virtues still facing cradle to grave discrimination.” \nSpeaking at the event\, Mr. Naresh Chaudhary\, Chief Operating Officer\, Smile Foundation\, said “Smile Foundation stands by half of the Indian population (women) that still in 21st century is struggling to live with pride and dignity. Through International Women’s Day we reiterate our firm belief in women power and strongly feel that we shall strive hard to achieve the status of a developed community unless we respect them at par.” \nPuppets have been used for teaching everything from stories of medieval kings to HIV/AIDS and in the digital age too such art forms have not lost its relevance as an expression to mobilise the society. Smile Foundation through its Swabhiman programme enables girls and women to realise their inner potential in every sphere-be it home\, workplace or community. Swabhiman\, is successfully working in 10 urban slums in Delhi and has created a line of leaders to spread the message of women self respect and empowerment. \n‘Kathputli or Puppet’\, is what the girl child lands up being as she plays different roles in life. From womb to tomb\, the girl child is nothing more than a puppet in the hands of one or the other. The first expression that a child learns is\, ‘Maa’ but as she grows up with self identity\, the respect for the gender gets in oblivion. Smile Foundation aims to sensitise privileged citizens to educate\, heal\, empower and honour the so called ‘fairer sex’ through a puppet show\, as the most beautiful and entertaining expression of art to symbolise the varied facets of women. \nMain Ek Katputli Hoon\nShe lives or dies in womb\, is something that society decides.\nShe gives up education because her family needs to live.\nShe marries early because her family wants to rid off the burden.\nShe serves herself the last because her family needs to eat.\nShe bears child because she is supposed to grow the family tree.\nShe nurtures family because she is an inspiration for sacrifice. \nAbout Swabhiman: \nSwabhiman\, meaning self-respect in Hindi\, is a programme from Smile Foundation which endeavours to empower adolescent girls and women\, with focus on the underprivileged sections\, by generating awareness\, imparting self defence techniques\, inculcating a health seeking behaviour and providing specialized mobile healthcare for girls and women. At present\, this programme is covering more than 80\,000 population across various communities in Delhi. www.swabhimanindia.net
URL:https://www.smilefoundationindia.org/workshops-events/international-womens-day-let-girls-not-be-puppets/
LOCATION:Delhi\, Uttar Pradesh
CATEGORIES:Workshop & Events
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