Smile Foundation

Smile Foundation is a non-governmental organization based in New Delhi, India. It was established in 2002 and has a presence in 25 Indian states.[1] As of 2018, the foundation reaches around 600,000 children and their families.[2][3]

Smile Foundation
Founded2002
FounderSantanu Mishra
TypeNon-governmental organization
HeadquartersNew Delhi, India
Location
  • India
Area served
INDIA,Delhi
OwnerSantanu Mishra
Key people
Santanu Mishra, Co-Founder & Executive Trustee
Websitewww.smilefoundationindia.org

The organisation works for the welfare of children,[4] their families,[5][6] and the community through four major programmes.[7]

The Smile Foundation was co-founded by Santanu Mishra who is currently the Executive Trustee of the foundation.[8] COO is Sanjeev Dham.[9]

History

Mishra gathered together a group of young corporate professionals and started Smile Foundation in 2002, which mainly works with underprivileged children and their families in the areas of education, health, livelihood, and empowerment.[10]

Working Models

The organization has two working models: social venture philanthropy[10] and outreach. Social venture philanthropy is a model based on the business concept of venture capital.[11] Outreach is the model under which the organization directly implements development projects for underprivileged communities in villages as well as urban slums across the country.[12]

The Smile Foundation launched the Mission Education Programme in 2002. It focuses on early education development, non-formal education, remedial education, and bridging courses, and concentrates on education of girls, especially in India's rural areas.[13]

The Smile Foundation launched a digital literacy project in 2018 as part of its Mission Education Programme. The project aims to increase literacy among underprivileged children.[13]

In August 2018, the Smile Foundation and Triumph Motorcycles partnered to organize Ride for Freedom, a group ride across 16 cities in India to support girls' education.[14][15] Proceed from the ride were donated to the #SheCanFly campaign organized by the foundation.[16]

Swedish telecommunications company Ericsson has developed web-based training modules for the Foundation's Smile Twin E-learning Programme.[17] In 2018, Ericsson announced it would also provide internet connectivity at 34 Smile Foundation education centers across India.[18][19]

References
  1. Bhandary, Shreya (1 July 2013). "5,000 underprivileged children to school by Independence Day | Mumbai News - Times of India". The Times of India.
  2. "Smile Foundation Supports Bright Scholar Girls Equipping Them With Real Skills, Shape Their Grand Visions Through Learning Fest". Businessworld. 11 December 2018.
  3. "Triumph Motorcycles and Smile Foundation partner to support Girl Child Education". India Infoline. 16 August 2016.
  4. "Smile Foundation presents 'Cook for a smile' with Chef Vikas Khanna". The Financial Express. 27 July 2014.
  5. "E-learning centre a stepping stone to success for poor youth in Ahmedabad". DNA India. 11 May 2011.
  6. "Training underprivileged youth". The New Indian Express. 24 April 2013.
  7. Bhardwaj, Meera (25 March 2014). "Programme Helps Women Acquire New Skills". The New Indian Express.
  8. Urs, Anil (16 January 2018). "US Consul-General visits Smile Foundation". Business Line.
  9. "Bharatiya Manavata Vikas Puraskar given to Smile Foundation co-founder & nine others". Punekar News. 3 September 2019.
  10. Devgan, Kavita (2 April 2019). "This movie buff uses films to inspire children". Mint (newspaper).
  11. Smith, Zoe (9 July 2013). "Venture philanthropy and the quest for aid effectiveness". The Guardian.
  12. "BAE Systems signs pact with Smile Foundation". Business Line. 9 November 2020.
  13. Ahuja, Aastha (28 January 2020). "Knowledge Comes With Free Nutritious Meals At This NGO's 'Mission Education' Programme In West Bengal | Swasth India". NDTV.
  14. "Triumph and Smile Foundation Join Hands To Support Girl s Education". Businessworld. 16 August 2019.
  15. "Triumph Independence Day group ride for charity". Autocar India. Retrieved 6 January 2019.
  16. Abhinand (17 August 2018). "Triumph Motorcycles India Conducts Freedom Ride Across Dealerships To Mark India's Independence". www.drivespark.com. Retrieved 6 January 2019.
  17. "Training underprivileged youth". The New Indian Express. 24 April 2013.
  18. "Ericsson expands 'Connect to Learn' initiative in India". Hindustan Times. 9 July 2018. Retrieved 15 January 2019.
  19. "Ericsson announces the expansion 'Connect to Learn' initiative in India- Technology News, Firstpost". Firstpost. 9 July 2018.
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