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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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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20090221T080000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20090222T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T230014
CREATED:20221108T105244Z
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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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20090307
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20090308
DTSTAMP:20260403T230014
CREATED:20221108T105056Z
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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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20090307
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20090308
DTSTAMP:20260403T230014
CREATED:20221109T170055Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221109T170055Z
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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-2/
LOCATION:Delhi\, Uttar Pradesh
CATEGORIES:Swabhiman Happenings
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20090317
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20090318
DTSTAMP:20260403T230014
CREATED:20221108T104908Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221108T104908Z
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SUMMARY:Qigong Therapy Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Autism is a crippling disorder that incapacitates humans from leading a life of order and dignity alienating them from the mainstream. Individuals\, institutions working to bring semblance of order in lives of victims of Autism deserve a special praise. \nAction for Autism (AFA)thus is a very special non-profit that aims to bring order in the lives of underprivileged children enabling them to enhance their acceptance in the society. \nAFA organized a ‘Qigong therapy’ workshop on 17th March’09 in its premises at Jasola Vihar\, New Delhi for the benefit of Autistic children and their parents. Dr Silva\, an eminent therapist from US doing research on application of Qigong Therapy on Autism conducted the workshop which benefited 40 parents and their children. Participating parents donated a pre-decided amount as the participation fees to strengthen ‘Action for Autism’. Smile Foundation provided the required impetus by matching up the total funds mobilized.
URL:https://www.smilefoundationindia.org/workshops-events/qigong-therapy-workshop/
LOCATION:New Delhi
CATEGORIES:Workshop & Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20090402
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20090403
DTSTAMP:20260403T230014
CREATED:20221108T104718Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221108T104718Z
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SUMMARY:Dance Dance - Dhamaka
DESCRIPTION:A non-descript village in a backward and obscure district of Orissa State with majority of people barely managing to make their ends meet . . . Sounds ‘Harsh’ and ‘Exaggerated’? \nBUT\, this is the real story of village ‘Sirish’ in Dist. Balangir of Orissa where Jan Sevak Sangha\, a non-profit providing non-formal education to underprivileged children is located. Raising funds in an area like this appears unbelievable. \nHowever\, despite odds\, Jan Sevak Sangha organized a ‘Dance Dance’ – DHAMAKA (Explosive entertainer) that brought together not only the people of village Sirish but also people from neighbouring villages to mobilize funds for Jan Sevak Sangha by buying tickets for the show. \n500 villagers attended the charity show. Senior district level government officials and local politicians also joined in to express their solidarity with the cause. Going a step further\, Smile Foundation pitched in to match up the total funds raised to enhance the impact.
URL:https://www.smilefoundationindia.org/workshops-events/dance-dance-dhamaka/
LOCATION:Orissa
CATEGORIES:Workshop & Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20090421
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20090422
DTSTAMP:20260403T230014
CREATED:20221108T104533Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221108T104533Z
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SUMMARY:A non-formal school for sex worker's children
DESCRIPTION:Smile foundation in partnership with Hriday at Jaigaon\, Jalpaiguri has recently come up with a non formal school ‘Back to School’ for children of sex workers. An inauguration ceremony was organised for the purpose at 1\, Tribeni Tole on April 21\, 2009. At present\, 80 children are enrolled in the school. \nPartho Roy\, Regional Head\, Smile Foundation\, East handed over the cheque to Ms. Marzina Begum\, Asst Secretary\, Hriday. Mr. Narender Kumar Majhi\, pradhan\, Gram Panchayat-II\, Mr. Ratan Lal Agarwal\, J. B. Lama\, member\, Panchayat Samiti were also present. Sunrise English School\, New Adarsh English school\, Green View School\, St. Johna School and B. D Memorial English High School were also a part of the programme. \nStars unveiled \nSmile Foundation along with six other NGOs were invited to a cultural programme ‘Unveiling Stars’ organised by La Martiniere Girls School. It was a platform for different NGOs working for the underprivileged children in Kolkata to interact and share their experiences. \nTripti Dey and Emele Das of Smile Foundation\, Kolkata along with ten children from the Schools of the World (in the age group of 6 to 14) attended the programme. A dance programme ‘Jai Ho’ from the film ‘Slumdog Millionaire’ by the students of Schools of the World moved the audience and was much appreciated by the guests comprising of eminent members of the Rotary Club\, members of Interact Club and the principal and staff of the school. \nAnnual Day celebrations \nPrakruti St. Theresa’s Bacq School\, Bangalore organised its annual day on May 16\, 2009 with great fervour. The function started with the lighting of lamp by Musrath Begum\, which was followed by an invocation ceremony. The Bharatnatyam dance performance and a Mime show presented by Smile Foundation children was liked by one and all. \nIt may be noted that Smile Foundation has partnered with Prakruti St. Theresa’s Bacq School for the Smile Twin e-Learning programme. \nSeminar on Swabhiman \nAn interactive seminar on ‘eve teasing and harassment faced by a girl child’ was organised at Modern Vidya Niketan\, Aravali Hills on April 28. It was organised by Smile Foundation under its Swabhiman programme. The seminar highlighted on self–defense techniques and taught the girls how to tackle such problems. A puppet show on the issue was also organised by the Foundation. It was followed by an interactive session which explained the students about the ‘dos and dont’s’ to be followed and how to retaliate to the antisocial elements in the society. The programme helped the students in building confidence and learning the self–defense techniques. The seminar was very effective in conveying the message to the audience.
URL:https://www.smilefoundationindia.org/workshops-events/a-non-formal-school-for-sex-workers-children/
LOCATION:West Bengal
CATEGORIES:Workshop & Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20090421
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20090422
DTSTAMP:20260403T230014
CREATED:20221109T165752Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221109T165752Z
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SUMMARY:A non-formal school for sex worker's children
DESCRIPTION:Smile foundation in partnership with Hriday at Jaigaon\, Jalpaiguri has recently come up with a non formal school ‘Back to School’ for children of sex workers. An inauguration ceremony was organised for the purpose at 1\, Tribeni Tole on April 21\, 2009. At present\, 80 children are enrolled in the school. \nPartho Roy\, Regional Head\, Smile Foundation\, East handed over the cheque to Ms. Marzina Begum\, Asst Secretary\, Hriday. Mr. Narender Kumar Majhi\, pradhan\, Gram Panchayat-II\, Mr. Ratan Lal Agarwal\, J. B. Lama\, member\, Panchayat Samiti were also present. Sunrise English School\, New Adarsh English school\, Green View School\, St. Johna School and B. D Memorial English High School were also a part of the programme. \nStars unveiled \nSmile Foundation along with six other NGOs were invited to a cultural programme ‘Unveiling Stars’ organised by La Martiniere Girls School. It was a platform for different NGOs working for the underprivileged children in Kolkata to interact and share their experiences. \nTripti Dey and Emele Das of Smile Foundation\, Kolkata along with ten children from the Schools of the World (in the age group of 6 to 14) attended the programme. A dance programme ‘Jai Ho’ from the film ‘Slumdog Millionaire’ by the students of Schools of the World moved the audience and was much appreciated by the guests comprising of eminent members of the Rotary Club\, members of Interact Club and the principal and staff of the school. \nAnnual Day celebrations \nPrakruti St. Theresa’s Bacq School\, Bangalore organised its annual day on May 16\, 2009 with great fervour. The function started with the lighting of lamp by Musrath Begum\, which was followed by an invocation ceremony. The Bharatnatyam dance performance and a Mime show presented by Smile Foundation children was liked by one and all. \nIt may be noted that Smile Foundation has partnered with Prakruti St. Theresa’s Bacq School for the Smile Twin e-Learning programme. \nSeminar on Swabhiman \nAn interactive seminar on ‘eve teasing and harassment faced by a girl child’ was organised at Modern Vidya Niketan\, Aravali Hills on April 28. It was organised by Smile Foundation under its Swabhiman programme. The seminar highlighted on self–defense techniques and taught the girls how to tackle such problems. A puppet show on the issue was also organised by the Foundation. It was followed by an interactive session which explained the students about the ‘dos and dont’s’ to be followed and how to retaliate to the antisocial elements in the society. The programme helped the students in building confidence and learning the self–defense techniques. The seminar was very effective in conveying the message to the audience.
URL:https://www.smilefoundationindia.org/workshops-events/a-non-formal-school-for-sex-workers-children-2/
LOCATION:West Bengal
CATEGORIES:Swabhiman Happenings
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20090523
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20090524
DTSTAMP:20260403T230014
CREATED:20221108T104325Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221108T104325Z
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SUMMARY:Balakotsav'09
DESCRIPTION:23rd May’09 was a very special day for Sparsh Charitable Trust\, a Mumbai based non-profit providing non-formal education to marginalized children. The trust was organizing ‘Balakotsav’\, its annual function on this day. Every year the children of the trust look forward to this day as they get an opportunity of a lifetime to showcase their talents before an august gathering of elite of Mumbai city. \nD-Day had finally arrived for children of trust to translate their months of toil and hard work into a wonderful display of talent and skills. Children lived up to the expectations of their trainers coming up with a sterling performance to mesmerize 500 odd audience. Besides the show by children\, also on display at the venue were a variety of handicrafts and artifacts made by the children. Thoroughly impressed by the potential and talent of children\, majority of visitors at the venue agreed that it is the education that has made a difference in the lives of these marginalized children. Most of them also showed willingness to join hands with Sparsh Charitable Trust to further the cause for which it is working. Funds mobilized during Balakotsav are being matched by Smile Foundation to strengthen the project.
URL:https://www.smilefoundationindia.org/workshops-events/balakotsav09/
LOCATION:Mumbai\, India
CATEGORIES:Workshop & Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20090523
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20090524
DTSTAMP:20260403T230014
CREATED:20221111T174149Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221111T174149Z
UID:60385-1243036800-1243123199@www.smilefoundationindia.org
SUMMARY:Balakotsav'09
DESCRIPTION:23rd May’09 was a very special day for Sparsh Charitable Trust\, a Mumbai based non-profit providing non-formal education to marginalized children. The trust was organizing ‘Balakotsav’\, its annual function on this day. Every year the children of the trust look forward to this day as they get an opportunity of a lifetime to showcase their talents before an august gathering of elite of Mumbai city. \nD-Day had finally arrived for children of trust to translate their months of toil and hard work into a wonderful display of talent and skills. Children lived up to the expectations of their trainers coming up with a sterling performance to mesmerize 500 odd audience. Besides the show by children\, also on display at the venue were a variety of handicrafts and artifacts made by the children. Thoroughly impressed by the potential and talent of children\, majority of visitors at the venue agreed that it is the education that has made a difference in the lives of these marginalized children. Most of them also showed willingness to join hands with Sparsh Charitable Trust to further the cause for which it is working. Funds mobilized during Balakotsav are being matched by Smile Foundation to strengthen the project.
URL:https://www.smilefoundationindia.org/workshops-events/balakotsav09-2/
LOCATION:Mumbai\, India
CATEGORIES:Educational activities & happenings for underprivileged children
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20090526
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20090527
DTSTAMP:20260403T230014
CREATED:20221110T062242Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221110T062242Z
UID:58667-1243296000-1243382399@www.smilefoundationindia.org
SUMMARY:NGO Connection Day on IT & life-skills education
DESCRIPTION:Smile Foundation in partnership with Microsoft Corporation India Private Limited organised the `NGO Connection Day’ on the role of ‘IT and life-skills in enhancing employability prospects for underprivileged adolescent youth’. The two day programme saw participation of many NGOs from across India along with representatives from corporate houses\, partner organisations and other stakeholders. There were training sessions\, panel discussions and presentations on various topics related to employability of underprivileged youth. Participants had the common goal to share about measures of imparting IT training\, life skills training to adolescent youth to prepare them for fast expanding retail sector. \nMs. Shakila T. Shamsu\, Joint Adviser (Education)\, Planning Commission\, Government of India was the chief guest on the occasion. Ms. Shakila said\, “Information Technology has become an important tool in reaching out to the unreached. Along with educational qualifications\, development of right skills is also important for employability as well as better career options.” \nDay -I \nThe first day of the seminar began with lightning of lamp by the chief guest along with senior people from Microsoft Corporation and Smile Foundation. This was followed by a welcome address by Mr. Naresh Chaudhary\, the then Chief Operating Officer\, Smile Foundation and keynote address by Dr. Vikas Goswami\, Lead CSR\, Microsoft Corporation. \nThe first panel discussion\, ‘Linking IT & Life Skills with Employability for Youth’ served as a platform to share experiences about different activities related to employment and the potential challenges at the national level. The focus was on the importance of training in IT skills and the partnership between the Microsoft Unlimited Potential Community Technology Skills Program (UP-CTSP) and the Smile Twin e-Learning Programme of Smile Foundation. \nThe key speakers of the session were Nalini Gangadharan\, Chairperson\, CAP Foundation\, Hyderabad\, Rajendra Joshi\, Trustee\, Saath Charitable Trust\, Ahmedabad\, Dr. Aishwarya Mahajan\, Regional Manager\, Aide et Action (India)\, Hyderabad\, Chetan Sharma\, Founder\, Datamation Foundation Charitable Trust and Naresh Chaudhary\, the then Chief Operating Officer\, Smile Foundation. The session was moderated by Dr. Vikas Goswami\, Lead CSR\, Microsoft Corporation. \nThe important topics discussed during the seminar were: Are youth from poor socio-economic backgrounds different from others\, what are the opportunities available for the disadvantaged youth in today’s fast expanding Indian economy\, how can IT and soft skills training be customized for the targeted sectors\, how can quality training be ensured\, ways to encourage lifelong learning among the youth coming from deprived backgrounds\, how to reduce dropout rates in the training centres\, strategies to facilitate jobs or entrepreneurship/ self-employment for youth with the requisite IT and soft skills\, how can sustainable linkages with private sector recruiters and government be established\, value-added skills and courses that can complement the core training and help get employment\, training of the unemployed or seasonally unemployed rural youth and the growing trend in the job market. \nSpeaking on the occasion\, Mr. Naresh Chaudhary\, the then Chief Operating Officer\, Smile Foundation said\, “The road to success is always under construction and through the ‘NGO Connection Day’ we would like to share our experiences and learning on IT and life skills. It’s a unique platform that can give much needed impetus to our approach on addressing livelihood issues of the less advantaged community. It is a great experience to have all stakeholders\, IT companies\, corporate houses\, implementing organisations\, beneficiaries\, faculties under one platform.” \nA very important point highlighted during the first session was that teaching life skills is not a rocket science that still people can understand\, it is a life long phenomenon where underprivileged adolescent youth has to maintain the equipoise between his/ her external and internal self and job is not an end for them. Another crucial point of discussion was providing next level of training to the youth already placed after receiving initial skills. The need of maintaining alumni record was highlighted and stressed as an indispensable process for any such training centres. \nDr. Vikas Goswami\, Lead CSR\, Microsoft Corporation India Private Limited said\, “As a socially responsible corporate\, Microsoft has been supporting non-profit organizations in various ways to enable digital inclusion and bring the benefits of information technology to underprivileged and marginalized sections of society. We are pleased to partner with Smile Foundation for organizing the NGO Connection Day. We trust this event has provided valuable opportunities for cross learning and capacity building.” \nAnother panel discussion on ‘Employing from Low Income Communities – Recruiters’ Perspective’ was based on opinions and views from different recruiters where trainees of Smile Twin e-Learning Programme are placed. The panelists for the session were Ms. Sangeeta Robinson- DGM\, TATA Tele-services\, Prasenjit Sinha\, Training Head\, Salient Technologies and Ms. Usha Chauhan \, Senior Executive – HR & Training\, Café Coffee Day. Representatives from different corporate houses shared their perspectives on recruiting marginalised youth trained from Smile Foundation and Microsoft’s UP-CTSP initiative. They informed about the changing policies of the organisations and the pre-requisites. In a nutshell\, it was all about learning expextations of corporate houses from NGOs and vice versa. \nThe important topics discussed during the session were: the options available for youth in different corporate houses\, procedures to identify the NGOs/ development organisations providing livelihood training to the youth\, advantages of recruiting from underprivileged communities\, aligning their requirements with the training that the NGOs impart\, technical changes in the training programmes\, visits by company representatives and delivery of lectures etc. (exploring the various volunteering options)\, placement opportunities in various locations of India and training programmes matching their requirements\, recruiters’ suggestions to NGOs\, internship programmes for the trained youth etc. The day provided a platform to for various partner organisations of Microsoft and also between other NGOs working with the agenda on IT\, education and employment to network\, share and learn about each other`s activities. The seminars focused on the convergence of successful public private partnership which is important for the development of a country like India. \nThe day also saw training programmes and presentations by representatives from Microsoft India and Resource Alliance for NGOs on preparing and writing applications for seeking grants from donor agencies. The sessions were useful for various grassroot organizations involved in education and livelihood activities. \nDay II \nThe day two of the seminar began with an introduction of 14 partner organizations of the Microsoft Corporation India Private Limited. The 14 partner organisations were from across India supported by Microsoft under UP-CTSP. The focus on this day was on giving importance to how these NGOs are utilizing different Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) in reaching the ignorant population. Different organizations gave presentations on their break-through case studies that have brought an revolution in the different rural areas of the country. \nThe first presentation on “Rural BPOs for IT-based Employment Generation” was given by Mr. Shrot Katewa\, Source for Change\, Rajasthan. Fairly new in the sector\, Source for Change has initiated the first of its kind BPO run and managed by rural women in the Jhun Jhun district of Rajasthan. The organisation has been successful in significantly transforming the lives of women in the village. Women in the region are actively contributing to the family’s income and receiving much awaited respect from their male counterparts. \nAnother presentation\, “Promoting Right to Information (RTI) through CTLCs” was given by Kumar Ujjawal\, Aga Khan Rural Support Programme. The organization has been able to mobilize the community and spread awareness on the Right to Information in three districts of Gujarat. The administrative authorities of the area are also convinced with the good work of the organization and have been supporting it in reaching out to people at large and helping them to secure their rights. The organization gas been using various SMS based services\, has established toll free number and other ICT tools in spreading information among people. \nThe presentation by the M.S. Swaminathan Research Foundation on “Securing Community Involvement for CTLC Sustainability” was truly impressive. The organization has been working widely on the principle of social inclusion through access to technologies\, which helps to enhance income and preserve environment. The organization has been working on imparting IT skills training to youth and also to other section of people like farmers and fishermen to enhance their income. \nMicrosoft officials presented the importance of using Share Point software\, which is developed to improve organizational effectiveness\, collaboration and content management. Unanimously the software was liked by all the participants and agreed upon as the need of the hour. \nThe two day programme ended with a closing speech by Dr. Vikas Goswami\, Lead CSR\, Microsoft Corporation. \nThe seminar provided an ideal platform to various partner organisations of Microsoft and Smile Foundation and other NGOs working with the agenda on IT\, education and employment to network\, share and learn about each other`s activities. The prime focus of the seminar was on the convergence of successful public private partnership\, which is important for the development of a country like India.
URL:https://www.smilefoundationindia.org/workshops-events/ngo-connection-day-on-it-life-skills-education-2/
LOCATION:New Delhi
CATEGORIES:STeP HAPPENINGS
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20090526T080000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20090527T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T230014
CREATED:20221108T103905Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221108T103905Z
UID:57096-1243324800-1243443600@www.smilefoundationindia.org
SUMMARY:NGO Connection Day on IT & life-skills education
DESCRIPTION:Smile Foundation – Microsoft Unlimited Potential Community Technology Skills Programme \nSmile Foundation in partnership with Microsoft Corporation India Private Limited organised the ‘NGO Connection Day’ on the role of ‘IT and life-skills in enhancing employability prospects for underprivileged adolescent youth’. The two day programme saw participation of many NGOs from across India along with representatives from corporate houses\, partner organisations and other stakeholders. There were training sessions\, panel discussions and presentations on various topics related to employability of underprivileged youth. Participants had the common goal to share about measures of imparting IT training\, life skills training to adolescent youth to prepare them for fast expanding retail sector. \nMs. Shakila T. Shamsu\, Joint Adviser (Education)\, Planning Commission\, Government of India was the chief guest on the occasion. Ms. Shakila said\, “Information Technology has become an important tool in reaching out to the unreached. Along with educational qualifications\, development of right skills is also important for employability as well as better career options.” \nDay -I \nThe first day of the seminar began with lightning of lamp by the chief guest along with senior people from Microsoft Corporation and Smile Foundation. This was followed by a welcome address by Mr. Naresh Chaudhary\, the then Chief Operating Officer\, Smile Foundation and keynote address by Dr. Vikas Goswami\, Lead CSR\, Microsoft Corporation. \nThe first panel discussion\, ‘Linking IT & Life Skills with Employability for Youth’ served as a platform to share experiences about different activities related to employment and the potential challenges at the national level. The focus was on the importance of training in IT skills and the partnership between the Microsoft Unlimited Potential Community Technology Skills Program (UP-CTSP) and the Smile Twin e-Learning Programme of Smile Foundation. \nThe key speakers of the session were Nalini Gangadharan\, Chairperson\, CAP Foundation\, Hyderabad\, Rajendra Joshi\, Trustee\, Saath Charitable Trust\, Ahmedabad\, Dr. Aishwarya Mahajan\, Regional Manager\, Aide et Action (India)\, Hyderabad\, Chetan Sharma\, Founder\, Datamation Foundation Charitable Trust and Naresh Chaudhary\, the then Chief Operating Officer\, Smile Foundation. The session was moderated by Dr. Vikas Goswami\, Lead CSR\, Microsoft Corporation. \nThe important topics discussed during the seminar were: Are youth from poor socio-economic backgrounds different from others\, what are the opportunities available for the disadvantaged youth in today’s fast expanding Indian economy\, how can IT and soft skills training be customized for the targeted sectors\, how can quality training be ensured\, ways to encourage lifelong learning among the youth coming from deprived backgrounds\, how to reduce dropout rates in the training centres\, strategies to facilitate jobs or entrepreneurship/ self-employment for youth with the requisite IT and soft skills\, how can sustainable linkages with private sector recruiters and government be established\, value-added skills and courses that can complement the core training and help get employment\, training of the unemployed or seasonally unemployed rural youth and the growing trend in the job market. \nSpeaking on the occasion\, Mr. Naresh Chaudhary\, the then Chief Operating Officer\, Smile Foundation said\, “The road to success is always under construction and through the ‘NGO Connection Day’ we would like to share our experiences and learning on IT and life skills. It’s a unique platform that can give much needed impetus to our approach on addressing livelihood issues of the less advantaged community. It is a great experience to have all stakeholders\, IT companies\, corporate houses\, implementing organisations\, beneficiaries\, faculties under one platform.” \nA very important point highlighted during the first session was that teaching life skills is not a rocket science that still people can understand\, it is a life long phenomenon where underprivileged adolescent youth has to maintain the equipoise between his/ her external and internal self and job is not an end for them. Another crucial point of discussion was providing next level of training to the youth already placed after receiving initial skills. The need of maintaining alumni record was highlighted and stressed as an indispensable process for any such training centres. \nDr. Vikas Goswami\, Lead CSR\, Microsoft Corporation India Private Limited said\, “As a socially responsible corporate\, Microsoft has been supporting non-profit organizations in various ways to enable digital inclusion and bring the benefits of information technology to underprivileged and marginalized sections of society. We are pleased to partner with Smile Foundation for organizing the NGO Connection Day. We trust this event has provided valuable opportunities for cross learning and capacity building.” \nAnother panel discussion on ‘Employing from Low Income Communities – Recruiters’ Perspective’ was based on opinions and views from different recruiters where trainees of Smile Twin e-Learning Programme are placed. The panelists for the session were Ms. Sangeeta Robinson- DGM\, TATA Tele-services\, Prasenjit Sinha\, Training Head\, Salient Technologies and Ms. Usha Chauhan \, Senior Executive – HR & Training\, Café Coffee Day. Representatives from different corporate houses shared their perspectives on recruiting marginalised youth trained from Smile Foundation and Microsoft’s UP-CTSP initiative. They informed about the changing policies of the organisations and the pre-requisites. In a nutshell\, it was all about learning expextations of corporate houses from NGOs and vice versa. \nThe important topics discussed during the session were: the options available for youth in different corporate houses\, procedures to identify the NGOs/ development organisations providing livelihood training to the youth\, advantages of recruiting from underprivileged communities\, aligning their requirements with the training that the NGOs impart\, technical changes in the training programmes\, visits by company representatives and delivery of lectures etc. (exploring the various volunteering options)\, placement opportunities in various locations of India and training programmes matching their requirements\, recruiters’ suggestions to NGOs\, internship programmes for the trained youth etc. The day provided a platform to for various partner organisations of Microsoft and also between other NGOs working with the agenda on IT\, education and employment to network\, share and learn about each other’s activities. The seminars focused on the convergence of successful public private partnership which is important for the development of a country like India. \nThe day also saw training programmes and presentations by representatives from Microsoft India and Resource Alliance for NGOs on preparing and writing applications for seeking grants from donor agencies. The sessions were useful for various grassroot organizations involved in education and livelihood activities. \nDay II \nThe day two of the seminar began with an introduction of 14 partner organizations of the Microsoft Corporation India Private Limited. The 14 partner organisations were from across India supported by Microsoft under UP-CTSP. The focus on this day was on giving importance to how these NGOs are utilizing different Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) in reaching the ignorant population. Different organizations gave presentations on their break-through case studies that have brought an revolution in the different rural areas of the country. \nThe first presentation on “Rural BPOs for IT-based Employment Generation” was given by Mr. Shrot Katewa\, Source for Change\, Rajasthan. Fairly new in the sector\, Source for Change has initiated the first of its kind BPO run and managed by rural women in the Jhun Jhun district of Rajasthan. The organisation has been successful in significantly transforming the lives of women in the village. Women in the region are actively contributing to the family’s income and receiving much awaited respect from their male counterparts. \nAnother presentation\, “Promoting Right to Information (RTI) through CTLCs” was given by Kumar Ujjawal\, Aga Khan Rural Support Programme. The organization has been able to mobilize the community and spread awareness on the Right to Information in three districts of Gujarat. The administrative authorities of the area are also convinced with the good work of the organization and have been supporting it in reaching out to people at large and helping them to secure their rights. The organization gas been using various SMS based services\, has established toll free number and other ICT tools in spreading information among people. \nThe presentation by the M.S. Swaminathan Research Foundation on “Securing Community Involvement for CTLC Sustainability” was truly impressive. The organization has been working widely on the principle of social inclusion through access to technologies\, which helps to enhance income and preserve environment. The organization has been working on imparting IT skills training to youth and also to other section of people like farmers and fishermen to enhance their income. \nMicrosoft officials presented the importance of using Share Point software\, which is developed to improve organizational effectiveness\, collaboration and content management. Unanimously the software was liked by all the participants and agreed upon as the need of the hour. \nThe two day programme ended with a closing speech by Dr. Vikas Goswami\, Lead CSR\, Microsoft Corporation. \nThe seminar provided an ideal platform to various partner organisations of Microsoft and Smile Foundation and other NGOs working with the agenda on IT\, education and employment to network\, share and learn about each other’s activities. The prime focus of the seminar was on the convergence of successful public private partnership\, which is important for the development of a country like India.
URL:https://www.smilefoundationindia.org/workshops-events/ngo-connection-day-on-it-life-skills-education/
LOCATION:New Delhi
CATEGORIES:Workshop & Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20090526T080000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20090527T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T230014
CREATED:20221108T104055Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221108T104055Z
UID:57100-1243324800-1243443600@www.smilefoundationindia.org
SUMMARY:Teachers Training Programme
DESCRIPTION:Smile Foundation is organizing a Teachers Training Programme to hone the skills of the teachers working in various grassroots level organizations being supported by it. The two-day-long training programme being held on May 26 & 27\, 2009 at the Smile Foundation head office aims at enlightening the teachers on various aspects of child psychology\, effective usage of innovative teaching & learning materials\, and avoidance of teaching methods that disinterests the students. \nSmile Foundation strongly believes that all problems related to societal development be it poverty\, unemployment or poor health care services can be addressed at the corridors of education. Since its inception in 2002\, Smile Foundation has been focusing on universal education through its Mission Education programme. \nThe education scenario in India is quite complex. And so despite the efforts of many grassroots organisations\, the poor and needy are still deprived of basic education. Firstly\, due to low salaries\, there is lack of rightly qualified and trained teachers employed by the development organizations. Secondly\, the parents of children coming to these organizations are unaware and ignorant about the importance of education. As a result\, the school drop out rate is very high. This also impacts the overall annual performance of a development organization adversely\, defeating the very purpose for which it is functioning. \nPoor Schools TeachersThe Mission Education programme of Smile Foundation aims at strengthening the grassroots level development organizations working in the field of education by providing them the right impetus. Smile Foundation aims at enhancing the quality of education being imparted by the development organisations. It should hold the interest of the children as well as their parents. The teachers need to be rightly trained and have sufficient skill to make the teaching content and process interesting. \nSmile Foundation has decided to organise teachers’ training programmes on regular intervals and thus improve the quality of education imparted under its Mission Education projects across the country. The on-going training programme is the first step in this direction.
URL:https://www.smilefoundationindia.org/workshops-events/teachers-training-programme/
LOCATION:New Delhi
CATEGORIES:Workshop & Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20090526T080000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20090527T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T230014
CREATED:20221111T174013Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221111T174013Z
UID:60382-1243324800-1243443600@www.smilefoundationindia.org
SUMMARY:Teachers Training Programme
DESCRIPTION:Smile Foundation is organizing a Teachers Training Programme to hone the skills of the teachers working in various grassroots level organizations being supported by it. The two-day-long training programme being held on May 26 & 27\, 2009 at the Smile Foundation head office aims at enlightening the teachers on various aspects of child psychology\, effective usage of innovative teaching & learning materials\, and avoidance of teaching methods that disinterests the students. \nSmile Foundation strongly believes that all problems related to societal development be it poverty\, unemployment or poor health care services can be addressed at the corridors of education. Since its inception in 2002\, Smile Foundation has been focusing on universal education through its Mission Education programme. \nThe education scenario in India is quite complex. And so despite the efforts of many grassroots organisations\, the poor and needy are still deprived of basic education. Firstly\, due to low salaries\, there is lack of rightly qualified and trained teachers employed by the development organizations. Secondly\, the parents of children coming to these organizations are unaware and ignorant about the importance of education. As a result\, the school drop out rate is very high. This also impacts the overall annual performance of a development organization adversely\, defeating the very purpose for which it is functioning. \nPoor Schools TeachersThe Mission Education programme of Smile Foundation aims at strengthening the grassroots level development organizations working in the field of education by providing them the right impetus. Smile Foundation aims at enhancing the quality of education being imparted by the development organisations. It should hold the interest of the children as well as their parents. The teachers need to be rightly trained and have sufficient skill to make the teaching content and process interesting. \nSmile Foundation has decided to organise teachers’ training programmes on regular intervals and thus improve the quality of education imparted under its Mission Education projects across the country. The on-going training programme is the first step in this direction.
URL:https://www.smilefoundationindia.org/workshops-events/teachers-training-programme-2/
LOCATION:New Delhi
CATEGORIES:Educational activities & happenings for underprivileged children
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20090610T080000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20090613T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T230014
CREATED:20221108T103606Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221108T103606Z
UID:57091-1244620800-1244912400@www.smilefoundationindia.org
SUMMARY:Directors’ meet for Smile’s International Partners
DESCRIPTION:Smile Foundation’s international partners came together at the Directors’ Meet at Goa\, India\, between June 10 and 13\, 2009. The four-day-long meet was attended by representatives from Smile Foundation\, Soul City (South Africa)\, Cese (Brazil)\, Wilde Ganzen (The Netherlands)\, Net4Kids and Kids Rights\, also from The Netherlands. The participants discussed on a host of issues and strategies under the Action For Children programme\, devised to sensitise and involve the privileged lot for the development of the underprivileged mass across the developing nations. \nThe meet highlighted on further consolidation and expansion of the AFC movement across the developing world. \nAFC\, ongoing in India since April 2008\, is a partnership between Smile Foundation and a Dutch Government promoted consortium (Wild Ganzen\, Net4Kids and Kids Rights). Soul City\, South Africa and Cese\, Brazil are the other international partners of the AFC movement.
URL:https://www.smilefoundationindia.org/workshops-events/directors-meet-for-smiles-international-partners/
LOCATION:Goa
CATEGORIES:Workshop & Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20090620
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20090621
DTSTAMP:20260403T230014
CREATED:20221108T103155Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221108T103155Z
UID:57085-1245456000-1245542399@www.smilefoundationindia.org
SUMMARY:Workshop on calligraphy & career counseling
DESCRIPTION:Nagpur: A three-day workshop was organised at Shradhanand Anathalay. The event started with a calligraphy session wherein the children were taught how to improve their handwriting. Later\, they were given worksheets to practice. JCI Nagpur Central Club sponsored the writing materials. \nOn the second day\, Avinash Senad\, a National award winner teacher was the key speaker. Senad gave children tips on how to concentrate on studies. All the queries on different subjects were well answered by Senad. \nThe three day event came to an end with art\, craft & dance session. Deepika Godbole\, a arts teacher taught children how to make paper bags\, apply mehandi & free hand drawing. \nRefresher course for KV teachers \nKolkata: The Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan\, Kolkata organized a 12 day ’Refresher Course’ programme for the teachers of KV Sangathan East. The programme was hosted and organised by KV\, Bamangachi\, Howrah. \nDuring the programme\, Smile Foundation organised a workshop on ‘how to behave with adolescents’ and ‘the role of teachers and parents’. \nThe workshop was inaugurated by P. C. Mahapatra\, Principal\, KV Bamangachi\, which was followed by a welcome address by Mr. S. Banik\, GM\, Smile Foundation\, East. He gave a power point presentation about Smile Foundation and its various projects in East India. \nAt least 55 teachers from Andaman Nicobar\, Silchar\, Orissa\, Pana and other areas of East India participated in the workshop.
URL:https://www.smilefoundationindia.org/workshops-events/workshop-on-calligraphy-career-counseling/
LOCATION:Maharashtra\, West Bengal
CATEGORIES:Workshop & Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20090710
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20090711
DTSTAMP:20260403T230014
CREATED:20221108T102914Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221108T102946Z
UID:57080-1247184000-1247270399@www.smilefoundationindia.org
SUMMARY:Smile Foundation voices 'Beti bhi apni hai' on World Population Day
DESCRIPTION:Smile Foundation in collaboration with Population Foundation of India\, organised a ‘Walkathon’ to accelerate the efforts to bring pride and dignity to girl child and women. Chief Guest Magsaysay Awardee Dr. Kiran Bedi (IPS)\, flagged off the walkathon. Akshat Chopra\, child artist and winner of National Child Award for Exceptional Achievement in Performing Arts was the special guest. \nAbout 150 adolescent girls and boys of Smile Foundation walked from Tolstoy Marg to Jantar Mantar lane with flags and banners saying\, ‘Beti bhi apni hai’. \nThe ‘Walkathon’ was followed by a street play and poster making by children at Jantar Mantar. \nThe Walkathon was organised to celebrate World Population Day 2009\, under the banner of Swabhiman\, the programme by Smile Foundation for health and empowerment of girl child and women. \nAppreciating Smile Foundation’s effort in organising the Walkathon\, Dr. Kiran Bedi said\, “Such endeavours help bridge the gender gap by spreading awareness about the rights and importance of girl child and women.” \n“It is sad that a daughter is considered a liability by the parents. But the reality is that even sons are often forced to leave far off from their parents because of professional or personal reasons. A daughter’s emotional bonding with her parents remains for ever. Daughters are equally capable and so we should not differentiate between a girl child and a boy\,” she added. \nSince 1989 when World Population Day was instituted\, UN has authorised the event as a vehicle to build awareness about population issues and the impact they have on development. The walkathon was an initiative to sensitise people about gender equality and give equal opportunity to girls and women. Reproductive health and gender issues are both critical determinants of population dynamics. A woman ignorant of her reproductive rights hardly has any say in making decisions to plan a family. Hence she is forced to sacrifice her daughters before birth. \nSpeaking on the occasion\, Child artist Akshat Chopra said\, “Beti bhi apni hai. It is high time people realise the importance of a girl child or else they would be in severe loss\, and I don’t think anyone would like to be at loss.” \n‘Sun lo Pukar’\, a street play presented by the volunteers of Swabhiman programme pulled a large audience. The group reiterated the saying\, ‘Beti ko pyar do aur do adhikar’. \nThe event also saw the creative imagination and sensitivity of adolescent underprivileged children during the poster making. The children made marvellous paintings on issues related to girl child\, thus supporting the theme of the Walkathon ‘Beti bhi apni hai’ through varied colours and ideas.
URL:https://www.smilefoundationindia.org/workshops-events/smile-foundation-voices-beti-bhi-apni-hai-on-world-population-day/
LOCATION:New Delhi
CATEGORIES:Workshop & Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20090710
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20090711
DTSTAMP:20260403T230014
CREATED:20221109T165452Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221109T165452Z
UID:58099-1247184000-1247270399@www.smilefoundationindia.org
SUMMARY:Smile Foundation voices 'Beti bhi apni hai' on World Population Day
DESCRIPTION:Smile Foundation in collaboration with Population Foundation of India\, organised a ‘Walkathon’ to accelerate the efforts to bring pride and dignity to girl child and women. Chief Guest Magsaysay Awardee Dr. Kiran Bedi (IPS)\, flagged off the walkathon. Akshat Chopra\, child artist and winner of National Child Award for Exceptional Achievement in Performing Arts was the special guest. \nAbout 150 adolescent girls and boys of Smile Foundation walked from Tolstoy Marg to Jantar Mantar lane with flags and banners saying\, ‘Beti bhi apni hai’. \nThe ‘Walkathon’ was followed by a street play and poster making by children at Jantar Mantar. \nThe Walkathon was organised to celebrate World Population Day 2009\, under the banner of Swabhiman\, the programme by Smile Foundation for health and empowerment of girl child and women. \nAppreciating Smile Foundation’s effort in organising the Walkathon\, Dr. Kiran Bedi said\, “Such endeavours help bridge the gender gap by spreading awareness about the rights and importance of girl child and women.” \n“It is sad that a daughter is considered a liability by the parents. But the reality is that even sons are often forced to leave far off from their parents because of professional or personal reasons. A daughter’s emotional bonding with her parents remains for ever. Daughters are equally capable and so we should not differentiate between a girl child and a boy\,” she added. \nSince 1989 when World Population Day was instituted\, UN has authorised the event as a vehicle to build awareness about population issues and the impact they have on development. The walkathon was an initiative to sensitise people about gender equality and give equal opportunity to girls and women. Reproductive health and gender issues are both critical determinants of population dynamics. A woman ignorant of her reproductive rights hardly has any say in making decisions to plan a family. Hence she is forced to sacrifice her daughters before birth. \nSpeaking on the occasion\, Child artist Akshat Chopra said\, “Beti bhi apni hai. It is high time people realise the importance of a girl child or else they would be in severe loss\, and I don’t think anyone would like to be at loss.” \n‘Sun lo Pukar’\, a street play presented by the volunteers of Swabhiman programme pulled a large audience. The group reiterated the saying\, ‘Beti ko pyar do aur do adhikar’. \nThe event also saw the creative imagination and sensitivity of adolescent underprivileged children during the poster making. The children made marvellous paintings on issues related to girl child\, thus supporting the theme of the Walkathon ‘Beti bhi apni hai’ through varied colours and ideas.
URL:https://www.smilefoundationindia.org/workshops-events/smile-foundation-voices-beti-bhi-apni-hai-on-world-population-day-2/
LOCATION:New Delhi
CATEGORIES:Swabhiman Happenings
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20090810
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20090811
DTSTAMP:20260403T230014
CREATED:20221108T102654Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221108T102654Z
UID:57075-1249862400-1249948799@www.smilefoundationindia.org
SUMMARY:Partners meet
DESCRIPTION:Smile foundation organised a ‘Partners’ Meet’ for its NGO partners across North India. The two-day- long event organised in New Delhi witnessed the participation of representatives from more than 40 grassroots organisations. \nThe sessions were based on topics like ‘Good governance\, Sustainability\, Leadership and Communication’. The aim of the workshop was to build the capacities of grassroots organisations and to help them become self-sustainable in due course of time. The meet was organised under the Action for Children (AFC) programme and helped strengthen Smile Foundation’s Social Venture Philanthropy (SVP) working model. \nThe first day of the event started with Smile Foundation’s the then Chief Operating Officer Mr Naresh Choudhury speaking on Sustainability and was followed by a session on Good Governance by Mr Seshdev Behera\, a practising Company Secretary and a specialist in Corporate Good Governance. The partners shared many problems faced by them in mobilising funds. An attempt was made to find a solution to their problems too. \nThe second day witnessed a day long session on ‘Leadership and Communication’ by Mr Ashwini Agarwal\, vice president\, V5 Global Services Pvt. Ltd. \nSmile Foundation plans to organise more such meets for its partners at the regional level across the country.
URL:https://www.smilefoundationindia.org/workshops-events/partners-meet/
LOCATION:New Delhi
CATEGORIES:Workshop & Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20090815
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20090816
DTSTAMP:20260403T230014
CREATED:20221111T173820Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221111T173820Z
UID:60379-1250294400-1250380799@www.smilefoundationindia.org
SUMMARY:Smile Foundation children across the country celebrated Independence Day with great fervour. Besides a wide array of cultural programmes organised at many centres\, several competitions were lined up for the tiny tots. Residents in the vicinity of the centres participated in the event in large numbers.
DESCRIPTION:Impressed by the good work of NeeV and Smile Foundation\, residents of Nirvana\, Gurgaon gathered in large numbers to celebrate Independence Day organised by Bharat Memorial Charitable Trust. \nOverwhelmed by the gesture\, children of NeeV also staged a ballet which was widely appreciated by one and all. The ballet was followed by a raffle draw organised for the parents of children studying in NeeV. \nThe winner of the raffle draw was given a solar cooker. While giving away the prize\, chief functionary of NeeV Ms Shalini Malhotra explained the benefits of solar cooker to both the children of NeeV and their parents and suggested use of the same to conserve energy and fuel. \nThe highlight of the day was auction of four paintings donated by David\, an artist of repute and also a resident of the colony. The auction was to mobilise funds for the children. It may be mentioned that NeeV in partnership with Smile Foundation caters to the children of migrant labourers in Guragon. \nChildren of Smile Foundation’s Nai Disha centre\, Vasant Kunj\, New Delhi celebrated Independence Day with great enthusiasm. After the flag hoisting\, both the children and the audience together sang the national song Sare Jahaan Se Achha. The children spoke on the importance of Independence Day. \nThe children also celebrated Janmastami with a Raas Leela performance\, which attracted the locals in large numbers. The residents of the area were present in large numbers to cheer up the children. \nStudents of Smile Foundation’s Parijat Academy\, Guwahati organised a cultural programme to celebrate Independence Day. The programme began with flag hoisting\, which was followed by a cultural programme. The enthralling folk song and folk dance performance by children was much liked by the crowd. Despite heavy rains and erratic public transportation service\, more than 400 children gathered for the celebration. The entire function was managed by children. While Achyut Krishna Rongshal of Class V was the president\, Bitupom Medhi of Class V was the child speaker. \nSmile Foundation organized a prize distribution ceremony at Kendriya Vidyalaya\, Ajmer. Mr. B.K. Srivastava\, Principal of the school handed over the prize to the students.
URL:https://www.smilefoundationindia.org/workshops-events/smile-foundation-children-across-the-country-celebrated-independence-day-with-great-fervour-besides-a-wide-array-of-cultural-programmes-organised-at-many-centres-several-competitions-were-lined-up-f-2/
LOCATION:New Delhi
CATEGORIES:Educational activities & happenings for underprivileged children
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20090905
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20090906
DTSTAMP:20260403T230014
CREATED:20221108T102411Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221108T102411Z
UID:57070-1252108800-1252195199@www.smilefoundationindia.org
SUMMARY:Smile Foundation children across the country celebrated Independence Day with great fervour. Besides a wide array of cultural programmes organised at many centres\, several competitions were lined up for the tiny tots. Residents in the vicinity of the centres participated in the event in large numbers.
DESCRIPTION:Impressed by the good work of NeeV and Smile Foundation\, residents of Nirvana\, Gurgaon gathered in large numbers to celebrate Independence Day organised by Bharat Memorial Charitable Trust. \nOverwhelmed by the gesture\, children of NeeV also staged a ballet which was widely appreciated by one and all. The ballet was followed by a raffle draw organised for the parents of children studying in NeeV. \nThe winner of the raffle draw was given a solar cooker. While giving away the prize\, chief functionary of NeeV Ms Shalini Malhotra explained the benefits of solar cooker to both the children of NeeV and their parents and suggested use of the same to conserve energy and fuel. \nThe highlight of the day was auction of four paintings donated by David\, an artist of repute and also a resident of the colony. The auction was to mobilise funds for the children. It may be mentioned that NeeV in partnership with Smile Foundation caters to the children of migrant labourers in Guragon. \nChildren of Smile Foundation’s Nai Disha centre\, Vasant Kunj\, New Delhi celebrated Independence Day with great enthusiasm. After the flag hoisting\, both the children and the audience together sang the national song Sare Jahaan Se Achha. The children spoke on the importance of Independence Day. \nThe children also celebrated Janmastami with a Raas Leela performance\, which attracted the locals in large numbers. The residents of the area were present in large numbers to cheer up the children. \nStudents of Smile Foundation’s Parijat Academy\, Guwahati organised a cultural programme to celebrate Independence Day. The programme began with flag hoisting\, which was followed by a cultural programme. The enthralling folk song and folk dance performance by children was much liked by the crowd. Despite heavy rains and erratic public transportation service\, more than 400 children gathered for the celebration. The entire function was managed by children. While Achyut Krishna Rongshal of Class V was the president\, Bitupom Medhi of Class V was the child speaker. \nSmile Foundation organized a prize distribution ceremony at Kendriya Vidyalaya\, Ajmer. Mr. B.K. Srivastava\, Principal of the school handed over the prize to the students.
URL:https://www.smilefoundationindia.org/workshops-events/smile-foundation-children-across-the-country-celebrated-independence-day-with-great-fervour-besides-a-wide-array-of-cultural-programmes-organised-at-many-centres-several-competitions-were-lined-up-f/
LOCATION:New Delhi
CATEGORIES:Workshop & Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20090906
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20090907
DTSTAMP:20260403T230014
CREATED:20221108T102127Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221108T102127Z
UID:57065-1252195200-1252281599@www.smilefoundationindia.org
SUMMARY:Bridging the gap between privileged and underprivileged
DESCRIPTION:Uttar Para Kotrang Cultural Forum in association with Smile Foundation organised a programme for children of underprivileged schools at Konnagar\, West Bengal on September 6\, 2009. \nThe programme started with an opening song by a member of the forum and a teacher of St. Xaviers School\, Konnagar. It was followed by a welcome speech by Mr. Partha Roy\, Joint Director\, CFC\, Smile Foundation. Mr. Pinaki Dhamali\, chairman\, Uttar Para Kotrang Municipality was the chief guest. \nStudents and staff from St. Xaviers School\, Makhla Deweshwari Vidya Niketan and Methodist School participated in the event along with the underprivileged children of the nearby locality. Children of Smile Foundation’s Sankha Subhra Welfare Association were also present. \nMr. Santanu Banik\, Mr. Guru Prasad Hota\, Ms Rashmi Jha and Mr. Subhajit Das from Smile Foundation also attended the event. \nThe objective of the programme was to bridge the gap between privileged and underprivileged children. \nThe privileged and underprivileged children sang for each other. Study materials was distributed among 100 children. \nAnglo Indian Day \nThe Anglo Indian Educational Society celebrated Anglo Indian Day at the Assembly of God Church School\, Park Street in Kolkata on August 1\, 2009. \nStudents from 16 schools of Kolkata participated in the celebration. Each school was associated with a development organisation working with children. Smile Foundation’s children participated in the event with La Martinier School For Girls. \nSmile Foundation children presented a dance performance on Jai Ho from the Oscar award wining movie Slumdog Millionaire. \nThe programme ended with distribution of gifts among children.
URL:https://www.smilefoundationindia.org/workshops-events/bridging-the-gap-between-privileged-and-underprivileged/
LOCATION:West Bengal
CATEGORIES:Workshop & Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20090909
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20090910
DTSTAMP:20260403T230014
CREATED:20221108T101656Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221108T101656Z
UID:57056-1252454400-1252540799@www.smilefoundationindia.org
SUMMARY:Celebrating 25 years of blood relations
DESCRIPTION:Media representatives\, locals\, well wishers and Utsarga members gathered in large numbers during a public meeting organised to mark the Silver Jubilee celebration of Utsarga. Chief Guest Justice Prasanna Kumar Patra graced the event organised at Patneswari Kalyan Mandap\, Sambalpur\, Orissa on September 9\, 2009. A souvenier was released on the occasion. District Collector\, Mr. Pradipta Kumar Pattanaik\, renowned social worker and physician Dr. Gour Mohan Biswal were present. Mr. Lokesh Pandey from Smile Foundation was the guest of honour. A blood donation camp and a photo exhibition were the other highlights of the day.
URL:https://www.smilefoundationindia.org/workshops-events/celebrating-25-years-of-blood-relations/
LOCATION:Orissa
CATEGORIES:Workshop & Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20090911
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20090912
DTSTAMP:20260403T230014
CREATED:20221108T101457Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221108T101457Z
UID:57052-1252627200-1252713599@www.smilefoundationindia.org
SUMMARY:Aarzoo: Ek Ujwal Bharat Ki
DESCRIPTION:Smile Foundation organised ‘Aarzoo: Ek Ujwal Bharat Ki’\, a Jagjit Singh Night at Sri Fort Auditorium on September 11\, 2009. The auditorium was packed full to capacity with Delhiites flocking from all corners of the city to watch and enjoy Ghazal maestro Jagjit Singh perform live. \nThe event was organised to support the education of less privileged children under the Mission Education project of Smile Foundation. The event was sponsored by IndusInd Bank\, iLd\, Hindustan Times\, Kingfisher Airlines\, The Metropolitan Hotel\, graphisads\, Fever 1o4\, Planet M etc. The event was managed and marketed by Trikaya Events.
URL:https://www.smilefoundationindia.org/workshops-events/aarzoo-ek-ujwal-bharat-ki/
LOCATION:New Delhi
CATEGORIES:Workshop & Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20090913
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20090914
DTSTAMP:20260403T230014
CREATED:20221108T101138Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221108T101149Z
UID:57048-1252800000-1252886399@www.smilefoundationindia.org
SUMMARY:Teachers' Training at Kalinga Nagar
DESCRIPTION:The three-day teachers training workshop organised for the teachers of the Smile Foundation-Jindal Stainless Limited (JSL) Non-Formal Education (NFE) centres at Kalinga Nagar\, Jajpur\, Orissa was inaugurated on September 13\, 2009. Mr. Ravi\, Director Operations\, JSL was the chief guest. \nMany teachers from the remedial and NFE centres were present on the first day of the training programme. School inspectors who attended the workshop assured that they would support mainstreaming of the students from the non-formal education centres into formal schools. Students of Gulam Rasul Remedial centre enthralled all with an opening song. Mr Ritesh Gupta\, Manager\, Administration\, Mr. Subodh Mohapatra\, AGM\, CSR\, Mr. Sukanta Ratha\, Manager CSR and Mr. Jyotiprakash Nayak\, PR officer JSL and representatives from Smile Foundation were among others present on the occasion. \nOn the second day\, the teachers were trained on joyful learning techniques\, communication techniques\, preparing IEC materials etc. \nOn the last day of the workshop\, the teachers’ trainer discussed about the role and responsibilities of NFE teachers and how to motivate the students to come to school regularly. The teachers were advised to maintain a lesson planning register\, visitors diary\, students profile\, attendance chart\, stock register\, students standard assessment form\, progressive report\, guardians meeting resolution register etc.
URL:https://www.smilefoundationindia.org/workshops-events/teachers-training-at-kalinga-nagar/
LOCATION:Orissa
CATEGORIES:Workshop & Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20090913
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20090914
DTSTAMP:20260403T230014
CREATED:20221111T173549Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221111T173549Z
UID:60376-1252800000-1252886399@www.smilefoundationindia.org
SUMMARY:Teachers' Training at Kalinga Nagar
DESCRIPTION:The three-day teachers training workshop organised for the teachers of the Smile Foundation-Jindal Stainless Limited (JSL) Non-Formal Education (NFE) centres at Kalinga Nagar\, Jajpur\, Orissa was inaugurated on September 13\, 2009. Mr. Ravi\, Director Operations\, JSL was the chief guest. \nMany teachers from the remedial and NFE centres were present on the first day of the training programme. School inspectors who attended the workshop assured that they would support mainstreaming of the students from the non-formal education centres into formal schools. Students of Gulam Rasul Remedial centre enthralled all with an opening song. Mr Ritesh Gupta\, Manager\, Administration\, Mr. Subodh Mohapatra\, AGM\, CSR\, Mr. Sukanta Ratha\, Manager CSR and Mr. Jyotiprakash Nayak\, PR officer JSL and representatives from Smile Foundation were among others present on the occasion. \nOn the second day\, the teachers were trained on joyful learning techniques\, communication techniques\, preparing IEC materials etc. \nOn the last day of the workshop\, the teachers’ trainer discussed about the role and responsibilities of NFE teachers and how to motivate the students to come to school regularly. The teachers were advised to maintain a lesson planning register\, visitors diary\, students profile\, attendance chart\, stock register\, students standard assessment form\, progressive report\, guardians meeting resolution register etc.
URL:https://www.smilefoundationindia.org/workshops-events/teachers-training-at-kalinga-nagar-2/
LOCATION:Orissa
CATEGORIES:Educational activities & happenings for underprivileged children
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20090915
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20090916
DTSTAMP:20260403T230014
CREATED:20221108T101908Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221108T101908Z
UID:57060-1252972800-1253059199@www.smilefoundationindia.org
SUMMARY:Smile Foundation organised Alumni Meet 09’ to felicitate Smile Twin e-Learning Programme (STeP) alumnus
DESCRIPTION:In less than three years time\, more than 1300 youth from Smile Foundation’s Smile Twin e-Learning Programme (STeP) centres across the country have been employed by leading companies like Westside\, NOKIA\, HDFC Bank\, Fun Cinema\, Croma\, Cafe Coffee Day\, Big Bazaar\, to name a few. As part of this successful journey\, Smile Foundation organised a ‘STeP Alumni Meet’ for the students who have passed out from the STeP centres across the National Capital Region and have been employed in leading companies. \nMore than 40 ex-students who have been employed by leading companies assembled at Safdarjung Club\, Safdarjung Enclave on September 15 to celebrate their success and share their experience. Mr. Imtiaz Ahmed\, Professor\, Jawaharlal Nehru University was the chief guest. \nOn the occasion\, Mr. Naresh Chaudhury\, Chief Operating Officer (COO)\, Smile Foundation announced the opening of the Smile Alumni Club\, which would serve as a forum where the old can meet the new and share their knowledge/ experience. The Smile Foundation website would have a link which will provide all the relevant information and the latest updates on Alumni club\, new job opportunities\, whereabouts of pass outs etc. Every student will be given a login and password. \nAddressing the alumnus\, Prof. Ahmed said\, “You are the agents of Smile Foundation. Now it is your responsibility to take this livelihood movement started by Smile Foundation further. The Alumni Meet is a great opportunity for all of you\, avail it.” \n“Livelihood is a major concern for adolescents and especially for youth in the underprivileged class. There is a yawning gap between the job market demand and skilled manpower available. Keeping this gap in mind\, we are running this livelihood programme called Smile Twin e-Learning Programme (STeP). Through this ‘Alumni Meet’\, we are creating a platform where this pass outs can remain in touch with us as well as explore new horizons\,” said Mr. Chaudhury. \nThe meritorious STeP students were felicitated by the Foundation. > \nA career counselling session was also organised for both the STeP students looking for a job and STeP alumni already in a job\, but aspiring to achieve a lot more in life. Career Counsellor Mr Sameer Pathak explained the students how to be successful in life. It was an interactive\, informative and lively session.
URL:https://www.smilefoundationindia.org/workshops-events/smile-foundation-organised-alumni-meet-09-to-felicitate-smile-twin-e-learning-programme-step-alumnus/
LOCATION:New Delhi
CATEGORIES:Workshop & Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20090915
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20090916
DTSTAMP:20260403T230014
CREATED:20221110T061944Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221110T061944Z
UID:58663-1252972800-1253059199@www.smilefoundationindia.org
SUMMARY:Celebrating success - Alumni Meet
DESCRIPTION:Smile Foundation organised Alumni Meet 09′ to felicitate Smile Twin e-Learning Programme (STeP) alumnus \nn less than three years time\, more than 1300 youth from Smile Foundation’s Smile Twin e-Learning Programme (STeP) centres across the country have been employed by leading companies like Westside\, NOKIA\, HDFC Bank\, Fun Cinema\, Croma\, Cafe Coffee Day\, Big Bazaar\, to name a few. As part of this successful journey\, Smile Foundation organised a’STeP Alumni Meet’ for the students who have passed out from the STeP centres across the National Capital Region and have been employed in leading companies. \nMore than 40 ex-students who have been employed by leading companies assembled at Safdarjung Club\, Safdarjung Enclave on September 15 to celebrate their success and share their experience. Mr. Imtiaz Ahmed\, Professor\, Jawaharlal Nehru University was the chief guest. \nOn the occasion\, Mr. Naresh Chaudhury\, Chief Operating Officer (COO)\, Smile Foundation announced the opening of the Smile Alumni Club\, which would serve as a forum where the old can meet the new and share their knowledge/ experience. The Smile Foundation website would have a link which will provide all the relevant information and the latest updates on Alumni club\, new job opportunities\, whereabouts of pass outs etc. Every student will be given a login and password. \nAddressing the alumnus\, Prof. Ahmed said\, “You are the agents of Smile Foundation. Now it is your responsibility to take this livelihood movement started by Smile Foundation further. The Alumni Meet is a great opportunity for all of you\, avail it.” \n“Livelihood is a major concern for adolescents and especially for youth in the underprivileged class. There is a yawning gap between the job market demand and skilled manpower available. Keeping this gap in mind\, we are running this livelihood programme called Smile Twin e-Learning Programme (STeP). Through this ‘Alumni Meet’\, we are creating a platform where this pass outs can remain in touch with us as well as explore new horizons\,” said Mr. Chaudhury. \nThe meritorious STeP students were felicitated by the Foundation. \nA career counselling session was also organised for both the STeP students looking for a job and STeP alumni already in a job\, but aspiring to achieve a lot more in life. Career Counsellor Mr Sameer Pathak explained the students how to be successful in life. It was an interactive\, informative and lively session
URL:https://www.smilefoundationindia.org/workshops-events/celebrating-success-alumni-meet/
LOCATION:New Delhi
CATEGORIES:STeP HAPPENINGS
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20090919T080000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20090925T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T230014
CREATED:20221108T100934Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221108T100934Z
UID:57043-1253347200-1253898000@www.smilefoundationindia.org
SUMMARY:Celebrating Girl Child week
DESCRIPTION:Workshops to build the livelihood skills of the underprivileged girl children and women\, and street play performances are the highlights this year. \nCapacity building of victimised and underprivileged girls marked the Girl Child week celebrations by Smile Foundation this year too. A series of street plays and skill building workshops were organised throughout the city sensitizing people about the plight of girl child and motivating them to be a part of the development process. \nLast year\, Smile Foundation for the first time organised a street play workshop under Swabhiman\, a health and empowerment programme for girl child and women. The workshop was held at Neb Sarai\, a Swabhiman Intervention area. \nToday\, Smile Foundation has a full-fledged street play group\, with at least 45 performances held at Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC)\, Delhi Haat\, DAV College and 10 urban slums (Nut Colony and Ambedkar Colony in Chhatarpur\, Kumhar Basti and Harijan Basti and Gali number 1 to 4 in Neb Sarai\, New Ashok Nagar\, Shashi Garden (Mayur Vihar)\, Indira Camp and Valmiki Camp in Begumpur and Sriram J. J. camp) of Delhi to its credit. \nThrough the street play performances\, a total of 100\,000 privileged and underprivileged mass including about 80\,000 women were sensitized about the significance of family planning and various reproductive health issues including immunization\, early registration\, condom promotion\, HIVAIDS\, safe motherhood\, female foeticide etc. \nWatch these community girls perform and it would be difficult for you to distinguish between a professional street play group and these adolescent slum dwellers. \nContinuing with the legacy\, this year too Smile Foundation organised a series of street plays at different locations of the city. Along with this\, are several skill building workshops organised to provide livelihood skills to victimised and underprivileged girls. The workshop which started on September 19 ended on September 25. \nThe week long workshop included making of various artifacts like paper bags\, decorated pots\, anklets\, necklaces\, etc. The girls exhibited their artifacts at Lady Sriram College on September 19 and Gargi College on September 23 where the articles sell like hot cakes. “Ab hum apna khud ka kaam shuru kar sakte hain (Now we can start our own work)\,” says Snehalata\, a resident of New Ashok Nagar.
URL:https://www.smilefoundationindia.org/workshops-events/celebrating-girl-child-week-2/
LOCATION:New Delhi
CATEGORIES:Workshop & Events
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