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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20101020
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SUMMARY:Employee Engagement Day with Westside - Banagalore
DESCRIPTION:On 20th October 2010\, Employees of Westside come down to STeP centre in bagalore to have an employee engagement programme. This program is aimed at guiding the students towards a job path that best suits their interests\, aptitude and capability. During the interaction session with the team from Westside\, the students were requested to have a mock interview initially\, and the employers put forwarded suggestions to prepare for the interviews. The West side team narrated the job environment existing among the corporate world and leading MNC’s in India and the practical tips to ace the job interview \nFollowing are the points summarized in the session held by Mr. Madhur Unit Head of our Westside store at Forum Mall came to APSA STeP center to orient the students. Mr. Mahesh and Subramanian from Westside also joined with Mr.Madhur to orient the students. \n\nJob environment description\nWhy do we work- look beyond money\nEssentials for a job- Good grooming\, skills etc\nMock interviews\nImportance of growth in a job\n\nIt was a learning experience for all the participants and they feel very motivated and charged up with this session. Westside has assured us to conduct such sessions more in near future.
URL:https://www.smilefoundationindia.org/workshops-events/employee-engagement-day-with-westside-banagalore/
LOCATION:Bangalore
CATEGORIES:STeP HAPPENINGS
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20101022
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20101023
DTSTAMP:20260618T234545
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LAST-MODIFIED:20221108T072224Z
UID:56610-1287705600-1287791999@www.smilefoundationindia.org
SUMMARY:Henkel India steps up for the cause of underprivileged children
DESCRIPTION:Henkel Adhesive Technologies India Private Limited has entered a partnership with Smile Foundation as a part of their corporate social responsibility. \nHenkel is the world market leader in adhesives\, sealants and surface treatments for consumers\, craftsmen and industrial applications. Henkel Adhesive Technologies is a subsidiary of Henkel AG & Co. KGaA\, Germany. It has its manufacturing facility in Jejuri\, Maharashtra. \nHenkel Adhesive Technologies operates in the business areas of manufacturing Loctite anaerobic adhesives\, cyanoacrylate adhesives\, silicone sealants and polymer composites. Loctite products provide solutions across whole spectrum of adhesives technologies and manufacturing processes. \nThey are used in as diverse as electronics\, automotive\, aerospace\, biomedical and many manufacturing industries. \nFor more than 130 years\, Henkel has worked toward achieving sustainable development. \nThrough their brands and technologies\, they work to meet the needs of people without compromising the development opportunities of future generations. They continue to strive for sustainable development throughout the company – on a global scale. All their employees around the world bear responsibility for this effort within their sphere of influence\, and each employee makes vital contributions. \nThe beginning of this partnership with Smile Foundation was marked with an employee engagement programme. The engagement programme was organized in a way so that the children of Smile Foundation and the volunteers of Henkel could actively participate together. There was a painting and a dancing competition that was conducted where the volunteers and children together participated as teams. While the children took the lead in performing for the team\, the volunteers had taken the responsibility of supervising and guiding their young teammates. \nBoth\, the children and the volunteers had a great time together. At the end of the programme\, prizes were distributed to all the winners of respective activities and games.
URL:https://www.smilefoundationindia.org/workshops-events/henkel-india-steps-up-for-the-cause-of-underprivileged-children/
LOCATION:New Delhi
CATEGORIES:Workshop & Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20101022
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20101023
DTSTAMP:20260618T234545
CREATED:20221110T161716Z
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UID:59124-1287705600-1287791999@www.smilefoundationindia.org
SUMMARY:"Going to School" guides STeP students about "Be! An Entrepreneur"
DESCRIPTION:A presentation was organized for 15 young deserving girls at one of the STeP centre in Uttam Nagar\, Delhi on 22nd Oct in association with an organization “Going to School.” The title of the presentation was “Be! An Entrepreneur” \nThe objective of the program was to give an exposure to the students in the age group of 18 -25 about their potential to transform their lives by becoming entrepreneurs. The entire presentation explained them that from water to waste management\, energy to health care\, millions of young people have the power to pioneer businesses for social change\, businesses that not only improve their lives but also the world around them. \nAfter the presentation STeP students have learnt how to look for new innovations like creating opportunities in and around their society. The basic understanding that the girls had during the session was they do have the potential to transform their lives by becoming entrepreneurs.
URL:https://www.smilefoundationindia.org/workshops-events/going-to-school-guides-step-students-about-be-an-entrepreneur/
LOCATION:New Delhi
CATEGORIES:STeP HAPPENINGS
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20101022
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20101023
DTSTAMP:20260618T234545
CREATED:20221111T165504Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221111T165504Z
UID:60315-1287705600-1287791999@www.smilefoundationindia.org
SUMMARY:Henkel India steps up for the cause of underprivileged children
DESCRIPTION:Henkel Adhesive Technologies India Private Limited has entered a partnership with Smile Foundation as a part of their corporate social responsibility. \nHenkel is the world market leader in adhesives\, sealants and surface treatments for consumers\, craftsmen and industrial applications. Henkel Adhesive Technologies is a subsidiary of Henkel AG & Co. KGaA\, Germany. It has its manufacturing facility in Jejuri\, Maharashtra. \nHenkel Adhesive Technologies operates in the business areas of manufacturing Loctite anaerobic adhesives\, cyanoacrylate adhesives\, silicone sealants and polymer composites. Loctite products provide solutions across whole spectrum of adhesives technologies and manufacturing processes. \nThey are used in as diverse as electronics\, automotive\, aerospace\, biomedical and many manufacturing industries. \nFor more than 130 years\, Henkel has worked toward achieving sustainable development. \nThrough their brands and technologies\, they work to meet the needs of people without compromising the development opportunities of future generations. They continue to strive for sustainable development throughout the company – on a global scale. All their employees around the world bear responsibility for this effort within their sphere of influence\, and each employee makes vital contributions. \nThe beginning of this partnership with Smile Foundation was marked with an employee engagement programme. The engagement programme was organized in a way so that the children of Smile Foundation and the volunteers of Henkel could actively participate together. There was a painting and a dancing competition that was conducted where the volunteers and children together participated as teams. While the children took the lead in performing for the team\, the volunteers had taken the responsibility of supervising and guiding their young teammates. \nBoth\, the children and the volunteers had a great time together. At the end of the programme\, prizes were distributed to all the winners of respective activities and games.
URL:https://www.smilefoundationindia.org/workshops-events/henkel-india-steps-up-for-the-cause-of-underprivileged-children-2/
LOCATION:New Delhi
CATEGORIES:Educational activities & happenings for underprivileged children
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20101023
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20101024
DTSTAMP:20260618T234545
CREATED:20221108T072023Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221108T072023Z
UID:56598-1287792000-1287878399@www.smilefoundationindia.org
SUMMARY:Alcoa India spreads Smiles
DESCRIPTION:Alcoa India Pvt. Ltd. has entered a partnership with Smile Foundation as a part of their corporate social responsibility. \nAlcoa India Private Limited provides support to customers in India for Alcoa’s entire offering of high-value\, high-quality aluminium products. Alcoa supports its customers with a global sales and support network and a hundred-year reputation for leadership and innovation in aluminium and other products for aerospace\, automotive\, transportation\, industrial\, building and consumer markets. \nThis partnership’s beginning was marked with an employee engagement programme. Volunteers from Alcoa had participated for this engagement activity along with their families. \nThe engagement programme was organized in a way so that the children of Smile Foundation and the volunteers of Alcoa could actively participate together. A drawing competition was organized for the children where they asked to make colourful sketches on the theme of ‘Colours of your Fantasy World’. The volunteers had taken the responsibility of supervising and guiding the children. \nNumerous games such as lemon and spoon race\, musical chairs and antakshari were also played during the engagement programme. Both\, the children and the volunteers had a great time together. At the end of the programme\, prizes were distributed to all the winners of respective activities and games. \nSharing her experience Ms. Dimple Gupta\, one of the employees of Alcoa and volunteer in the engagement programme said\, “I was amazed to see the confidence of the kids. The kind of respect\, etiquette\, team spirit\, and expertise they have shown\, is outstanding. They are very creative\, talented and well-groomed. \nThe whole event was very well organized. We\, along with our respective families\, enjoyed this get together a lot. My daughter for one\, found a few new friends here. I congratulate Smile Foundation for their contribution to the society and look forward to be a part of it in some way or the other.”
URL:https://www.smilefoundationindia.org/workshops-events/alcoa-india-spreads-smiles/
LOCATION:New Delhi
CATEGORIES:Workshop & Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20101023
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20101024
DTSTAMP:20260618T234545
CREATED:20221111T165337Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221111T165337Z
UID:60312-1287792000-1287878399@www.smilefoundationindia.org
SUMMARY:Alcoa India spreads Smiles
DESCRIPTION:Alcoa India Pvt. Ltd. has entered a partnership with Smile Foundation as a part of their corporate social responsibility. \nAlcoa India Private Limited provides support to customers in India for Alcoa’s entire offering of high-value\, high-quality aluminium products. Alcoa supports its customers with a global sales and support network and a hundred-year reputation for leadership and innovation in aluminium and other products for aerospace\, automotive\, transportation\, industrial\, building and consumer markets. \nThis partnership’s beginning was marked with an employee engagement programme. Volunteers from Alcoa had participated for this engagement activity along with their families. \nThe engagement programme was organized in a way so that the children of Smile Foundation and the volunteers of Alcoa could actively participate together. A drawing competition was organized for the children where they asked to make colourful sketches on the theme of ‘Colours of your Fantasy World’. The volunteers had taken the responsibility of supervising and guiding the children. \nNumerous games such as lemon and spoon race\, musical chairs and antakshari were also played during the engagement programme. Both\, the children and the volunteers had a great time together. At the end of the programme\, prizes were distributed to all the winners of respective activities and games. \nSharing her experience Ms. Dimple Gupta\, one of the employees of Alcoa and volunteer in the engagement programme said\, “I was amazed to see the confidence of the kids. The kind of respect\, etiquette\, team spirit\, and expertise they have shown\, is outstanding. They are very creative\, talented and well-groomed. \nThe whole event was very well organized. We\, along with our respective families\, enjoyed this get together a lot. My daughter for one\, found a few new friends here. I congratulate Smile Foundation for their contribution to the society and look forward to be a part of it in some way or the other.”
URL:https://www.smilefoundationindia.org/workshops-events/alcoa-india-spreads-smiles-2/
LOCATION:New Delhi
CATEGORIES:Educational activities & happenings for underprivileged children
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20101023T080000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20101025T170000
DTSTAMP:20260618T234545
CREATED:20221108T071802Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221108T071802Z
UID:56590-1287820800-1288026000@www.smilefoundationindia.org
SUMMARY:"Best out of Waste" - A workshop for underprivileged adolescent girls
DESCRIPTION:A workshop for creating art and craft was organized for the underprivileged girls and women of the Swbhiman intervention areas. This workshop was conducted by Swatantra Rang\, a group that is famous for Recycling and Waste Management workshops with the less privileged people. Their workshops are known to be innovative and bring something new every time. \nThe workshop conducted for the Swabhiman girls consists of Art and Craft activities such as Painting\, Sketching\, Drawing and making something innovative from waste materials. It included making of Flower Vases and Photo Frames from waste material. 19 girls had taken part in this workshop. \nThe products made in the Workshop will be showcased in exhibitions organised by Smile Foundation and other institutes and corporates. Art and craft learnt in this Workshop has also given a new sense of confidence and creativity to the underprivileged girls and women from the slums. They will now be able to utilize this art in their personal lives\, as well as to start a small venture of their own. These efforts would lead the beneficiaries of Smile Foundation towards the road of empowerment.
URL:https://www.smilefoundationindia.org/workshops-events/best-out-of-waste-a-workshop-for-underprivileged-adolescent-girls/
LOCATION:New Delhi
CATEGORIES:Workshop & Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20101023T080000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20101025T170000
DTSTAMP:20260618T234545
CREATED:20221109T162522Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221109T162522Z
UID:58020-1287820800-1288026000@www.smilefoundationindia.org
SUMMARY:"Best out of Waste" - A workshop for underprivileged adolescent girls
DESCRIPTION:A workshop for creating art and craft was organized for the underprivileged girls and women of the Swbhiman intervention areas. This workshop was conducted by Swatantra Rang\, a group that is famous for Recycling and Waste Management workshops with the less privileged people. Their workshops are known to be innovative and bring something new every time. \nThe workshop conducted for the Swabhiman girls consists of Art and Craft activities such as Painting\, Sketching\, Drawing and making something innovative from waste materials. It included making of Flower Vases and Photo Frames from waste material. 19 girls had taken part in this workshop. \nThe products made in the Workshop will be showcased in exhibitions organised by Smile Foundation and other institutes and corporates. Art and craft learnt in this Workshop has also given a new sense of confidence and creativity to the underprivileged girls and women from the slums. They will now be able to utilize this art in their personal lives\, as well as to start a small venture of their own. These efforts would lead the beneficiaries of Smile Foundation towards the road of empowerment.
URL:https://www.smilefoundationindia.org/workshops-events/best-out-of-waste-a-workshop-for-underprivileged-adolescent-girls-2/
LOCATION:New Delhi
CATEGORIES:Swabhiman Happenings
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20101028
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20101029
DTSTAMP:20260618T234545
CREATED:20221110T161501Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221110T161501Z
UID:59121-1288224000-1288310399@www.smilefoundationindia.org
SUMMARY:Exposure Visit Of STeP Students To Reliance Mega Mart - Ranchi
DESCRIPTION:On 28th October 2010 around 15 STeP students from Ranchi STeP centre visited\, Reliance Mega Mart\, Mall situated in Ranchi. It was a real good experience from them as most of them have never seen mall before. STeP centre coordinator take them to different outlets and store\, where they talk with the employees and asked varoius questions out of curiosity. All STeP students were so convinced with the Mall culture that they decided to come an join any outlet after completion of this STeP programme. Outlet managers also assured that they will give preference to STeP students if they have any vacancy available with them. It was overall a good learning experience for all of them.
URL:https://www.smilefoundationindia.org/workshops-events/exposure-visit-of-step-students-to-reliance-mega-mart-ranchi/
LOCATION:Ranchi
CATEGORIES:STeP HAPPENINGS
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20101029
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20101030
DTSTAMP:20260618T234545
CREATED:20221108T071405Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221108T071405Z
UID:56575-1288310400-1288396799@www.smilefoundationindia.org
SUMMARY:Smile Foundation felicitates Deepika Kumari for her Commonwealth success
DESCRIPTION:Smile Foundation organized a felicitation ceremony for Deepika Kumari\, the XIXCommonwealth Games gold medalist in Archery. This felicitation ceremony was done at the Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata. Deepika Kumari is the second Indian to win this title after Palton Hansda who had won the World Championship at Mérida (Mexico) in 2006 by winning the junior compound individual gold medal. \nSmall children from Smile Foundation were delighted at meeting the gold medalist. They all got together to congratulate her with a small token of appreciation for being an inspiration to the community at large. Deepika herself comes from a very humble background in Ranchi\, Jharkhand and thus set a perfect example for these children about overcoming difficulties of life with hard work and determination. \nSpeaking on the occasion Deepika very excitedly said “This is a wonderful experience. I am almost reliving my childhood days with these kids. I see the spark to excel amongst all the kids and I will be more than happy to be associated with them in whatever way I can.”
URL:https://www.smilefoundationindia.org/workshops-events/smile-foundation-felicitates-deepika-kumari-for-her-commonwealth-success/
LOCATION:Kolkata
CATEGORIES:Workshop & Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20101029
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20101030
DTSTAMP:20260618T234545
CREATED:20221110T161232Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221110T161232Z
UID:59118-1288310400-1288396799@www.smilefoundationindia.org
SUMMARY:A.T.Kearney Management Consultant Tained STeP students' for career
DESCRIPTION:On 29th Oct’2010 STeP students form JSS & SHED along with STeP faculties and Mr. Nitin (Programme Officer\, Smile Foundation) have visited to A.T Kearney management consultant’s office at Lower parel. \nMs.Saumya\, Ms.Bharati\,Ms.Shama and Ms.Sonal\, employees of A.T.Kearney were there to be part of the group activities. \nThe details of this session are as follows: \nThe Consultant had started session with an introduction round with the students through games by adding an adjective to their names. \nThe Consultant had divided group into 2 different groups for playing Football by Straw. \nThey also made rules and regulations for playing football such as not to touch straw by hand\, blow the ball etc. 16 students from JSS and 10 students from SHED were there to be part of the group activities. After that the Consultant started activity focused on the making of Resume Format. The format carries with the Name of the candidate\, Job qualification\, Education qualification and Extra circular activities. Ms.Saumya said to the students\, if anyone had participated in dance\, drama\, rangoli competition or sports than mention in your Resume. It will make your Resume more effective. Management consultants took printout and distributed same to the respective students. Consultant said they will continuous this futher activities in respective STeP centers.
URL:https://www.smilefoundationindia.org/workshops-events/a-t-kearney-management-consultant-tained-step-students-for-career/
LOCATION:Mumbai\, India
CATEGORIES:STeP HAPPENINGS
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20101029
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20101030
DTSTAMP:20260618T234545
CREATED:20221111T165043Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221111T165043Z
UID:60306-1288310400-1288396799@www.smilefoundationindia.org
SUMMARY:Smile Foundation felicitates Deepika Kumari for her Commonwealth success
DESCRIPTION:Smile Foundation organized a felicitation ceremony for Deepika Kumari\, the XIXCommonwealth Games gold medalist in Archery. This felicitation ceremony was done at the Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata. Deepika Kumari is the second Indian to win this title after Palton Hansda who had won the World Championship at Mérida (Mexico) in 2006 by winning the junior compound individual gold medal. \nSmall children from Smile Foundation were delighted at meeting the gold medalist. They all got together to congratulate her with a small token of appreciation for being an inspiration to the community at large. Deepika herself comes from a very humble background in Ranchi\, Jharkhand and thus set a perfect example for these children about overcoming difficulties of life with hard work and determination. \nSpeaking on the occasion Deepika very excitedly said “This is a wonderful experience. I am almost reliving my childhood days with these kids. I see the spark to excel amongst all the kids and I will be more than happy to be associated with them in whatever way I can.”
URL:https://www.smilefoundationindia.org/workshops-events/smile-foundation-felicitates-deepika-kumari-for-her-commonwealth-success-2/
LOCATION:Kolkata
CATEGORIES:Educational activities & happenings for underprivileged children
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20101030
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20101031
DTSTAMP:20260618T234545
CREATED:20221108T071055Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221108T071055Z
UID:56567-1288396800-1288483199@www.smilefoundationindia.org
SUMMARY:Smile Foundation rocks with Underground Authority
DESCRIPTION:Underground Authority\, the band that shot to fame with the reality show India’s Got Talent-Season 2\, visited a Smile Twin e-Learning Programme (STeP) centre to motivate the students there about building big aspirations and bringing them true. \nThe band has become famous and very popular for its Protest Poetry – original compositions that carry relevant messages about the important issues going on in the country and the world. They have also become famous in redoing and remixing famous Bollywood numbers into their own genre and style of music. Underground Authority has not only received an overwhelming response from the audiences\, but they’ve also won hearts of celebrities such as Salman Khan\, Sonali Bendre\, Nikhil Chinapa and Kirron Kher. \nAfter performing a couple of their own songs clubbed with Bollywood music\, the band interacted with the children and spoke at length about the vast career opportunities present in the field of music today. They also shared with the students their own journey and how they came to be where they are today. They also encouraged the students to take up their passion seriously to achieve unparalleled success in their lives and discussed with them about their ambitions\, their hopes and counseled them towards a constructive direction. \nSpeaking on the occasion\, Santhanam Srinivasan Iyer \, the composer and poet \,Underground Authority said \, “ This is a great experience for all of us to be amongst these kids . We are the privileged ones. This hits us hard on the face\, the moment we look around. Yet very rarely do we get an opportunity to do anything for them. Meeting these guys was an opportunity for us to get a glimpse of how they are striving to fight life’s crisis. Performing for them\, is certainly nothing much done\, but has given us a feeling of immense joy and pride. We would love to do more.”
URL:https://www.smilefoundationindia.org/workshops-events/smile-foundation-rocks-with-underground-authority/
LOCATION:New Delhi
CATEGORIES:Workshop & Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20101030
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20101031
DTSTAMP:20260618T234545
CREATED:20221108T071558Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221108T071558Z
UID:56579-1288396800-1288483199@www.smilefoundationindia.org
SUMMARY:Karma Republic celebrates the joy of Diwali with Smile Foundation
DESCRIPTION:Smile Foundation in collaboration with Karma Republic hosted a mela for celebrating Diwali for the children at one its centres in Chandigarh. Karma Republic is a social enterprise which uses T-shirts and supporting merchandise as a medium to bring to the surface the inherent thought process of the youth of this nation. \nThere were around 350 children in this Diwali mela. All these children are orphaned and deprived. This centre is a home for them where they are provided food\, clothing\, shelter\, education and job oriented vocational training. All the children were divided into groups for various games. They also participated with great enthusiasm in the other events like music\, dance\, art\, craft\, and newspaper costume making. Al the events brought out the creativity in the all the children. \nSpeaking at the occasion\, Preet Arjun Singh\, the founder of Karma Republic\, said “I wanted to change the way the youth ignored the social problems existing in our society. I wanted to instill the feeling of ownership in the people around me\, for the deeds that they commit in their day to day life. I wanted people to take the responsibility of not only initiating social change but living up as examples of change for others around them.” \nThe event besides seeing active participation from small children also saw the participation of a large number of young people who came forward to participate in an initiative to help the underprivileged and spread a few smiles.
URL:https://www.smilefoundationindia.org/workshops-events/karma-republic-celebrates-the-joy-of-diwali-with-smile-foundation/
LOCATION:Chandigarh
CATEGORIES:Workshop & Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20101030
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20101031
DTSTAMP:20260618T234545
CREATED:20221110T160551Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221110T160551Z
UID:59108-1288396800-1288483199@www.smilefoundationindia.org
SUMMARY:Smile Foundation rocks with Underground Authority
DESCRIPTION:Underground Authority\, the band that shot to fame with the reality show India`s Got Talent-Season 2\, visited a Smile Twin e-Learning Programme (STeP) centre to motivate the students there about building big aspirations and bringing them true. \nThe band has become famous and very popular for its Protest Poetry – original compositions that carry relevant messages about the important issues going on in the country and the world. They have also become famous in redoing and remixing famous Bollywood numbers into their own genre and style of music. Underground Authority has not only received an overwhelming response from the audiences\, but they`ve also won hearts of celebrities such as Salman Khan\, Sonali Bendre\, Nikhil Chinapa and Kirron Kher. \nAfter performing a couple of their own songs clubbed with Bollywood music\, the band interacted with the children and spoke at length about the vast career opportunities present in the field of music today. They also shared with the students their own journey and how they came to be where they are today. They also encouraged the students to take up their passion seriously to achieve unparalleled success in their lives and discussed with them about their ambitions\, their hopes and counseled them towards a constructive direction. \nSpeaking on the occasion\, Santhanam Srinivasan Iyer \, the composer and poet \,Underground Authority said \, ` This is a great experience for all of us to be amongst these kids . We are the privileged ones. This hits us hard on the face\, the moment we look around. Yet very rarely do we get an opportunity to do anything for them. Meeting these guys was an opportunity for us to get a glimpse of how they are striving to fight life’s crisis. Performing for them\, is certainly nothing much done\, but has given us a feeling of immense joy and pride. We would love to do more.
URL:https://www.smilefoundationindia.org/workshops-events/smile-foundation-rocks-with-underground-authority-2/
LOCATION:New Delhi
CATEGORIES:STeP HAPPENINGS
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20101030
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20101031
DTSTAMP:20260618T234545
CREATED:20221110T160758Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221110T160758Z
UID:59111-1288396800-1288483199@www.smilefoundationindia.org
SUMMARY:Exposure Visit of STeP students to Shopping Malls - PURI
DESCRIPTION:On 30th October 2010\, 22 STeP students from Bhubaneswar STeP centre started their journey from STeP center. They reached at Puri by 11.00am; Puri is 50 km away from STeP centre in Bhubaneswar. There are so many shopping malls and marketing complex in Grand Road. STeP students had a brief halt there for three to four hours and went to different shopping malls to gain some knowledge on retail business. \nSTeP students went to the different shopping mall / market complex and met different types of vendors and asked the following questions regarding various aspects of Retail management. \n¨ Dealing with different kinds of Customers. \n¨ Behavior and conduct of customers. \n¨ Bargaining Techniques \n¨ Tactics of approaching a customer. \n¨ Convincing customers to buy the products by enlightening them regarding the quality aspect. \n¨ Selling and marketing methods. ¨ Trade secrets. \nAll the STeP students were satisfied and expressed their contentment about this exposure tour. STeP students were curious to ask number of questions to the vendors and extremely gratified with the feedback received. Feedback of students regarding the exposure tour is very positive and as follows: \n¨ Direct field expose to retail management is highly knowledgeable. \n¨ Interaction with different types of vendors / customers gave a practical idea of dealing different mindsets. \n¨ Got a chance understanding the Techno-commercial aspects of a retail products \n¨ Had understood the negotiation skills involved in a retail management. \nSTeP centre is also satisfied with the tour and quiet happy with the enthusiasm shown by STeP students during the visit. It feels that it is a great advantage and opportunity for the students who want pursue their carrier in Retail management side. \nThe overall learning experience is simply fantastic and awe-inspiring\, though there is always a room for learning the retail business skills. Frequent events like this shall enrich our knowledge area and also help our students to understand the retail world in a better way.
URL:https://www.smilefoundationindia.org/workshops-events/exposure-visit-of-step-students-to-shopping-malls-puri/
LOCATION:Bhubaneshwar
CATEGORIES:STeP HAPPENINGS
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20101030
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20101031
DTSTAMP:20260618T234545
CREATED:20221110T161015Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221110T161015Z
UID:59115-1288396800-1288483199@www.smilefoundationindia.org
SUMMARY:STeP students exposure visit to Mc. Donald's
DESCRIPTION:Smile Foundation recently organized an exposure visit for the students of Smile Twin e-Learning Programme (STeP) to Mc. Donald’s Outlet at Vikas Puri\, in Delhi. \nThe exposure visit to Mc. Donald was organized for 25 students from the STeP centre REWS\, on October 30\, 2010. The students were accompanied by their STeP centre coordinators. \nAt the outlet the students were welcomed by Outlet Manager\, and other representatives. Staff of Mc. Donald took the students to the round of the outlet. \nSTeP students asked lots of question\, like what is the growth pattern of staff\, how they work with the team spirit\, what of training is given after joining etc. Employee of outlet promised to come to STeP centre. It was fun and learning experience for all the STeP students\, which really enjoyed this exposure visit.
URL:https://www.smilefoundationindia.org/workshops-events/step-students-exposure-visit-to-mc-donalds/
LOCATION:New Delhi
CATEGORIES:STeP HAPPENINGS
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20101030
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20101031
DTSTAMP:20260618T234545
CREATED:20221111T165214Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221111T165214Z
UID:60309-1288396800-1288483199@www.smilefoundationindia.org
SUMMARY:Karma Republic celebrates the joy of Diwali with Smile Foundation
DESCRIPTION:Smile Foundation in collaboration with Karma Republic hosted a mela for celebrating Diwali for the children at one its centres in Chandigarh. Karma Republic is a social enterprise which uses T-shirts and supporting merchandise as a medium to bring to the surface the inherent thought process of the youth of this nation. \nThere were around 350 children in this Diwali mela. All these children are orphaned and deprived. This centre is a home for them where they are provided food\, clothing\, shelter\, education and job oriented vocational training. All the children were divided into groups for various games. They also participated with great enthusiasm in the other events like music\, dance\, art\, craft\, and newspaper costume making. Al the events brought out the creativity in the all the children. \nSpeaking at the occasion\, Preet Arjun Singh\, the founder of Karma Republic\, said “I wanted to change the way the youth ignored the social problems existing in our society. I wanted to instill the feeling of ownership in the people around me\, for the deeds that they commit in their day to day life. I wanted people to take the responsibility of not only initiating social change but living up as examples of change for others around them.” \nThe event besides seeing active participation from small children also saw the participation of a large number of young people who came forward to participate in an initiative to help the underprivileged and spread a few smiles.
URL:https://www.smilefoundationindia.org/workshops-events/karma-republic-celebrates-the-joy-of-diwali-with-smile-foundation-2/
LOCATION:Chandigarh
CATEGORIES:Educational activities & happenings for underprivileged children
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20101101
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20101102
DTSTAMP:20260618T234545
CREATED:20221110T160331Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221110T160331Z
UID:59105-1288569600-1288655999@www.smilefoundationindia.org
SUMMARY:Campus Interview for STeP students by Westside- Mumbai
DESCRIPTION:On 1st Nov’2010 Mr.Rupesh from Westside have visited to JSS STeP Center; Dharavi. \nHe took the Guest session and Campus Interview with JSS STeP students. \nThe details of this session are as follows\, \nMr.Rupesh has started session with an introduction round with the students through name and qualification. \n31 students from JSS were there to be part of the group session. \nThe session was basically focused on the works & presence of Westside. \nMr.Rupesh briefed the group about the Westside with regards to its services and Job profile. \nAfter briefing the group Mr.Rupesh further explained about the training facilities to the students provided by Westside. They will provide 15 days training to the students and students are not allowed to take leave during the training. \nMr.Rupesh said after selection in the interview the candidates will get Rs.4500 per month for 3 month as a trainee and after 3 month the candidate will get promoted as Sales associate and also get Rs.5000 per month. \nHe also said that if the candidate is selected with Westside than the candidates will get all the facilities which are available in Westside like PF\, paid leave etc. \nTheir will be the rotation shift for the Boys as well as Girls.( Opening shift\, General shift and Closing shift) \nStudents asked to Mr.Rupesh about the promotion and work appraisal. After the question answer session Mr. Rupesh had taken campus interview with JSS STeP students. 12 students were the part of this interview in that 7 students were got selected.
URL:https://www.smilefoundationindia.org/workshops-events/campus-interview-for-step-students-by-westside-mumbai/
LOCATION:Mumbai\, India
CATEGORIES:STeP HAPPENINGS
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20101108T080000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20101110T170000
DTSTAMP:20260618T234545
CREATED:20221108T070853Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221108T070853Z
UID:56557-1289203200-1289408400@www.smilefoundationindia.org
SUMMARY:Empowerment through fashion
DESCRIPTION:A workshop in association with Kapowow fashion studio was organized for young girl beneficiaries of Smile. These girls were trained in preparing fashionable necklines for various outfits designed and tailored in the fashion studio. These workshops continued for 2 months continuously. Kapowow offered financial incentives also to these girls. 4 girls out of 10 who were given this training have been employed by the studio itself; they are now regularly engaged with the studio and earn well through their tailoring work. For the others\, this has certainly paved a way for their economic empowerment for the future\, by giving them an alternative method to earn a livelihood.
URL:https://www.smilefoundationindia.org/workshops-events/empowerment-through-fashion/
LOCATION:New Delhi
CATEGORIES:Workshop & Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20101108T080000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20101110T170000
DTSTAMP:20260618T234545
CREATED:20221109T162219Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221109T162219Z
UID:58017-1289203200-1289408400@www.smilefoundationindia.org
SUMMARY:Empowerment through fashion
DESCRIPTION:A workshop in association with Kapowow fashion studio was organized for young girl beneficiaries of Smile. These girls were trained in preparing fashionable necklines for various outfits designed and tailored in the fashion studio. These workshops continued for 2 months continuously. Kapowow offered financial incentives also to these girls. 4 girls out of 10 who were given this training have been employed by the studio itself; they are now regularly engaged with the studio and earn well through their tailoring work. For the others\, this has certainly paved a way for their economic empowerment for the future\, by giving them an alternative method to earn a livelihood.
URL:https://www.smilefoundationindia.org/workshops-events/empowerment-through-fashion-2/
LOCATION:New Delhi
CATEGORIES:Swabhiman Happenings
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20101110T080000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20101112T170000
DTSTAMP:20260618T234545
CREATED:20221108T070716Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221108T070716Z
UID:56552-1289376000-1289581200@www.smilefoundationindia.org
SUMMARY:Beti Bhi Apni Hai\, a success at Poster-Making at the Delhi College of Arts
DESCRIPTION:Smile Foundation’s girl child and women empowerment programme\, Swabhiman\, recently conducted a poster-making competition at the College of Arts\, New Delhi. The event saw participation from numerous undergraduate students of the college. \nPoster making is one of the main subjects that is taught at the College of Arts and the students were very thrilled at the idea of the Given the fact that the so many creative heads had come together for the event\, there was a lot of creativity in the form of visual images that came forward. In addition\, it was wonderful to see such varied and colourful imagery coming from different individuals regarding a single concept. It was wonderful to see that all the students beautifully portrayed the connection between the importance of education and development of the girl child. \n21 posters were selected among many entries as the best ones that could capture and communicate the core concept of the Beti Bhi Apni Hai campaign.
URL:https://www.smilefoundationindia.org/workshops-events/beti-bhi-apni-hai-a-success-at-poster-making-at-the-delhi-college-of-arts/
LOCATION:New Delhi
CATEGORIES:Workshop & Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20101110T080000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20101112T170000
DTSTAMP:20260618T234545
CREATED:20221109T153511Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221109T153511Z
UID:57998-1289376000-1289581200@www.smilefoundationindia.org
SUMMARY:Beti Bhi Apni Hai\, a success at Poster-Making at the Delhi College of Arts
DESCRIPTION:Smile Foundation’s girl child and women empowerment programme\, Swabhiman\, recently conducted a poster-making competition at the College of Arts\, New Delhi. The event saw participation from numerous undergraduate students of the college. \nPoster making is one of the main subjects that is taught at the College of Arts and the students were very thrilled at the idea of the Given the fact that the so many creative heads had come together for the event\, there was a lot of creativity in the form of visual images that came forward. In addition\, it was wonderful to see such varied and colourful imagery coming from different individuals regarding a single concept. It was wonderful to see that all the students beautifully portrayed the connection between the importance of education and development of the girl child. \n21 posters were selected among many entries as the best ones that could capture and communicate the core concept of the Beti Bhi Apni Hai campaign.
URL:https://www.smilefoundationindia.org/workshops-events/beti-bhi-apni-hai-a-success-at-poster-making-at-the-delhi-college-of-arts-2/
LOCATION:New Delhi
CATEGORIES:Swabhiman Happenings
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20101111
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20101112
DTSTAMP:20260618T234545
CREATED:20221108T070433Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221108T070433Z
UID:56534-1289433600-1289519999@www.smilefoundationindia.org
SUMMARY:Health Awareness Camp with Barclays
DESCRIPTION:A health awareness camp was organized in Tughlaqabad\, New Delhi by Smile Foundation in association with Barclays Bank. This camp was organized for the underprivileged children and people living in the slums in the area. 22 employees from Barclays Bank participated in this initiative. This camp has benefitted over 1000 households in the entire community. \nMobilization\, general health check up\, eye checkup\, session on health and hygiene\, fumigation and a street play addressing the issues related to water borne diseases were among the activities which were conducted in the health camp. \nMobilization work was done in the community with the help of local community members and the information was spread among the people of the community through posters\, banners and pamphlets. On the day of the event\, employees from Barclays along with Smile representatives took part in the initiative and reached around 150 families thus directly benefitting approximately 370 people. \n297 patients were examined in the general health check up and were given free medicines; 108 patients were attended in the eye check up camp and 58 among them were detected with weak eye sight and were give free spectacles. \nA session on personal health and hygiene was conducted by Barclays employees in two community based schools. Over 340 children participated in this session and were free hygiene kits too. They were also shown movies and given pamphlets to explain the significance of hygiene and sanitation. \nThe street play was conducted at 4 spots of the community and saw a gathering of over 800 people. This play was based on issues relating the hazards of water borne diseases. The event was brought to a close with a fumigation activity\, where government personnel\, volunteers and local people came together and fumigated the entire area which has more than 1000 households.
URL:https://www.smilefoundationindia.org/workshops-events/health-awareness-camp-with-barclays/
LOCATION:New Delhi
CATEGORIES:Workshop & Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20101111
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20101112
DTSTAMP:20260618T234545
CREATED:20221110T160154Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221110T160154Z
UID:59102-1289433600-1289519999@www.smilefoundationindia.org
SUMMARY:Exposure Visit To D.B. City\, M.P. Nagar\, Bhopal
DESCRIPTION:STeP centre in Bhopal took the Smile Twin E-learning students to D.B. City for exposure visit on 11th November 2010. Total 7 students (Boys – 3\, Girls – 4) were taken by STeP centre coordinator and faculties. STeP students were surprised to see such a big mall in Bhopal. There were six floors in the DB City. All the floors were seen by the students and they were seeing the first time such a big mall and they were enjoyed the visit. They were asking many questions to the seller of each department and they were given them explanation. The students were saying that first time they are seeing the electric lift and they were frightened to get in first time\, after that they were used to and happy to get in. We have also showed them how the staff work and make the bills etc. and how to talk with the customers friendly. The students were learned many things from the staff. They showed all mall and given the explanation of the mall. There were many students\, families; children all were come to see the mall again. \nAll the students were excited to see a huge organization and their working style. After seeing the working condition the children have understood to how to work\, how team workers are working and their responsibilities in the department. They have understood many things after seeing the mall. At present they have learned many things after the visit different items\, their selling procedure\, how to talk to customers\, how to make the bills\, how to behave to customers. Then after seeing the security department they were asking why there is so many checking and we were explained for the security reason. All this were new to all of them. \nExposure visit to DB Mall helped the students to understand the basics of organized retailing and opportunities for youth to get employment. They also had an opportunity to learn how products are advertised and exhibited by various vendors and the theory behind each display formats.
URL:https://www.smilefoundationindia.org/workshops-events/exposure-visit-to-d-b-city-m-p-nagar-bhopal/
LOCATION:Bhopal
CATEGORIES:STeP HAPPENINGS
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20101111
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20101112
DTSTAMP:20260618T234545
CREATED:20221112T072931Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221112T072931Z
UID:60535-1289433600-1289519999@www.smilefoundationindia.org
SUMMARY:Health Awareness Camp with Barclays
DESCRIPTION:A health awareness camp was organized in Tughlaqabad\, New Delhi by Smile Foundation in association with Barclays Bank. This camp was organized for the underprivileged children and people living in the slums in the area. 22 employees from Barclays Bank participated in this initiative. This camp has benefitted over 1000 households in the entire community. \nMobilization\, general health check up\, eye checkup\, session on health and hygiene\, fumigation and a street play addressing the issues related to water borne diseases were among the activities which were conducted in the health camp. \nMobilization work was done in the community with the help of local community members and the information was spread among the people of the community through posters\, banners and pamphlets. On the day of the event\, employees from Barclays along with Smile representatives took part in the initiative and reached around 150 families thus directly benefitting approximately 370 people. \n297 patients were examined in the general health check up and were given free medicines; 108 patients were attended in the eye check up camp and 58 among them were detected with weak eye sight and were give free spectacles. \nA session on personal health and hygiene was conducted by Barclays employees in two community based schools. Over 340 children participated in this session and were free hygiene kits too. They were also shown movies and given pamphlets to explain the significance of hygiene and sanitation. \nThe street play was conducted at 4 spots of the community and saw a gathering of over 800 people. This play was based on issues relating the hazards of water borne diseases. The event was brought to a close with a fumigation activity\, where government personnel\, volunteers and local people came together and fumigated the entire area which has more than 1000 households.
URL:https://www.smilefoundationindia.org/workshops-events/health-awareness-camp-with-barclays-2/
LOCATION:New Delhi
CATEGORIES:Health and awareness activities for underprivileged children & families
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20101112
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20101113
DTSTAMP:20260618T234545
CREATED:20221108T070307Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221108T070307Z
UID:56528-1289520000-1289606399@www.smilefoundationindia.org
SUMMARY:First look at I am Kalam
DESCRIPTION:Smile Foundation showcased the first look of I am Kalam in a press conference held at the Press Club of India in New Delhi. This film addresses the important issue of child education and Smile is the first ever development organization to produce a feature film. \nSpeaking to media\, Veteran actor Gulshan Grover\, who plays an important character in this film said\, “This film holds a very special place for me because it is an effort from my end to voice the issue that I have always believed in. This film will definitely help to sensitize the privileged mass to do there bit towards the society.” \nWinner of 3 awards\, the film has already been selected for 16 film festivals. ‘I Am Kalam’ was premiered in the Marche Du section at the Cannes Film Festival. The movie has already won the Best Feature Film award at the Lucas Film Festival\, Don Quijote Prize of the Federation Internationale des Cine –Clubs in Germany and Audience Choice Film Award at the London Film Festival 2010. \nHarsh Mayyar\, the child artist who debuts with this film said\, “I Am Kalam for me was like living my dream in reality. I feel proud to be a part of this great film which depicts the aspirations of so many children like me. I am happy to see the film doing so well around the world. It’s great to hear that the audience globally has appreciated the work.” \nSpeaking on the occasion Nila Madhab Panda\, Director of I am Kalam expressed\, “I wanted to send out a message that effort is more powerful then fate and that the privileged mass must join the effort to educate underprivileged children and help them to dream and turn their dreams into breathing reality. The film celebrates the survival of the human spirit against overwhelming odds. It is an inspirational film aimed at both children and adult viewers.” \nThe Film also received a special mention at the Cine Kids awards held in Amsterdam during the last week of October\, 2010.The film is also participating in the International Film Festival of India\, Goa and the Mumbai International Film Festival. The movie has also been nominated for the “Politiken Audience Award” at Buster film festival\, Denmark; The Lion Award for best feature film; and The Audience Award at the Cinekid Film festival\, Amsterdam.
URL:https://www.smilefoundationindia.org/workshops-events/first-look-at-i-am-kalam/
LOCATION:New Delhi
CATEGORIES:Workshop & Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20101114
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20101115
DTSTAMP:20260618T234545
CREATED:20221108T070139Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221108T070139Z
UID:56524-1289692800-1289779199@www.smilefoundationindia.org
SUMMARY:Smile becomes social partner in Child Health Congress
DESCRIPTION:Smile Foundation participated in the Child Health Congress as a social partner and played a prominent role in activities pertaining to health\, children and girl child. For the congress\, Smile exhibited a lot of matter\, such as\, clay craft and posters – donated by Delhi College of Arts\, emphasizing importance of educating the girl child. \nThese posters and artifacts were highly praised and appreciated by the visitors. A game was also organized for the people visiting the exhibition\, with the purpose of educating them on various social problems that women and girls face such as Eve-Teasing\, Dowry\, Early Marriage\, Rape\, HIV/AIDS\, Domestic Violence\, Prostitution\, etc. This game successfully engaged many people who appreciated it highly when they finished playing it. All the visitors also signed pledges for Smile Foundation in the exhibition.
URL:https://www.smilefoundationindia.org/workshops-events/smile-becomes-social-partner-in-child-health-congress/
LOCATION:New Delhi
CATEGORIES:Workshop & Events
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20101114
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20101115
DTSTAMP:20260618T234545
CREATED:20221109T153216Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221109T153216Z
UID:57991-1289692800-1289779199@www.smilefoundationindia.org
SUMMARY:Smile becomes social partner in Child Health Congress
DESCRIPTION:Smile Foundation participated in the Child Health Congress as a social partner and played a prominent role in activities pertaining to health\, children and girl child. For the congress\, Smile exhibited a lot of matter\, such as\, clay craft and posters – donated by Delhi College of Arts\, emphasizing importance of educating the girl child. \nThese posters and artifacts were highly praised and appreciated by the visitors. A game was also organized for the people visiting the exhibition\, with the purpose of educating them on various social problems that women and girls face such as Eve-Teasing\, Dowry\, Early Marriage\, Rape\, HIV/AIDS\, Domestic Violence\, Prostitution\, etc. This game successfully engaged many people who appreciated it highly when they finished playing it. All the visitors also signed pledges for Smile Foundation in the exhibition.
URL:https://www.smilefoundationindia.org/workshops-events/smile-becomes-social-partner-in-child-health-congress-2/
LOCATION:New Delhi
CATEGORIES:Swabhiman Happenings
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20101121
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20101122
DTSTAMP:20260618T234545
CREATED:20221108T065954Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221108T065954Z
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SUMMARY:Arshad Warsi cheers for Smile Foundation at the Airtel Delhi Half Marathon'10
DESCRIPTION:Arshad Warsi and his wife Maria Goretti associated with Smile Foundation for the Airtel Delhi Half Marathon 2010. The event took place on 21st November 2010. The star couple especially came to New Delhi to cheer and support the children of Smile Foundation who were running in the half marathon. \nThe half marathon was flagged off early in the morning\, and both Arshad Warsi and Maria Gorretti proudly wearing Smile Foundation t-shirts\, were present to cheer the Intercontinental Hotels Group\, the corporate that also ran the half marathon to support Smile Foundation. This was followed by the flag off of the Great Delhi Run. Young students of the Smile Twin e-Learning Programme had participated in this category of the half marathon. The couple cheered the students from Smile Foundation with great enthusiasm. Before the Great Delhi Run was flagged off\, Arshad personally met the students from Smile to motivate all of them to finish the 6km run well. The students were very excited to meet the bollywood superstar and were overwhelmed with his gesture of personally coming to motivate them for their challenge. \nThe event was an enjoyable one for everybody. Arshad Warsi and Maria Gorreti also enjoyed cheering for Smile Foundation from the stands. As a token of appreciation\, Smile Foundation gave Arshad and Maria a certificate acknowledging their support for the organization.
URL:https://www.smilefoundationindia.org/workshops-events/arshad-warsi-cheers-for-smile-foundation-at-the-airtel-delhi-half-marathon10/
LOCATION:New Delhi
CATEGORIES:Workshop & Events
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