Smile Foundation

Smile Foundation

New Delhi, India

EducationHealthChildren & YouthGender equalityTax-deductible donations
NGOFounded 2002National reach
Profile last updated: May 2, 2026

About

Founded in 2002, Smile Foundation is a non-governmental organisation based in New Delhi, India working on education, health, children & youth +4 more.

Smile Foundation is an Indian development organisation founded in 2002 that works on education, healthcare, livelihood and women's empowerment for underprivileged children, youth, women and families. It reports more than 400 projects across over 2,000 remote villages and urban slums in 27 states of India. The organisation implements programmes directly through an outreach model and funds and builds the capacity of community-based organisations through its social venture philanthropy approach. It also promotes civic driven change by engaging corporates, civil society and privileged individuals, and is headquartered in New Delhi with regional offices in Mumbai, Kolkata and Bengaluru.

Location

New Delhi, India

Founded

2002

Organisation type

NGO

Charity number

AACTS7973GF20210

Focus areas

educationhealthcarelivelihoodwomen empowermentchild rightsCSR

Languages

EN

Causes & programmes

Causes

EducationHealthChildren & YouthGender equalityEmployment & SkillsCommunity developmentHumanitarian aid & Disaster relief

Works for

ChildrenYouthWomen & GirlsFamiliesCommunities

How they work

Direct servicesCapacity buildingAdvocacy & campaigningCommunity programmesEmergency response

Programmes

Shiksha Na Ruke

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Education · India

Helps children from difficult circumstances return to school and continue learning during hardship.

She Can Fly

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Gender equality · India

Supports girl children with quality education, nutrition and health.

Health Cannot Wait

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Health · India

Campaign providing accessible and quality healthcare to under-privileged communities.

Tayyari Kal Ki

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Employment & Skills · India

Trains and up-skills youth aged 18-32 for employment and secure livelihoods.

iTrain on Wheels

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Employment & Skills · India

Mobile, doorstep training for paint applicators in partnership with Berger Paints India to build skills and livelihoods.

Countries of operation

India

Funding & support

Funded by

Individual donationsCorporate partnerships

Ways to support

DonateVolunteerCorporate partnership

Trust

Tax-deductible donationsGuideStar India PlatinumGlobalGiving validated charityCharities Aid Foundation America accredited

Credentials & affiliations

Awards

Best Up-skilling Initiative (iTrain on Wheels)

India Business Award2025

Strategic CSR Project of the Year (iTrain on Wheels)

Bharat CSR & Sustainability Summit2025

Most Inspiring NGO of the Year

Indian PSU CSR Impact Awards2025

CSR Health Project of the Year

Bharat CSR Summit2025

Best NGO of the Year

Iconic Achievers Awards2022

Skill Training & Livelihood Initiative

CSR TIMES Award2022

NGO that brought most happiness

India Today RPG Happiness Awards2023

Industry memberships

United Nations Global Compact

Partnerships

Berger Paints India

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