Smile always Foundation

1. Children’s Homes: The nominee operates two children’s homes in the Medipally area, supporting 66 children with food, clothing, shelter, and education. These homes have helped over 150 children successfully complete their education and lead productive lives. 2. Integrated Community Development Program (ICDP): Through the ICDP initiative, 570 children currently benefit from educational opportunities, enabling long-term personal and community development. 3. Drinking Water Bore wells: The Nominee committed in bringing clean and safe water to poor and disadvantaged communities. The efforts involve the installation of bore wells, community-based water filtration systems, and the deployment of hygiene education programs. Through strong partnerships, It is aimed to create lasting change in the lives of vulnerable populations by preventing diseases and improving overall health. Key achievements under this initiative: • New Bore Wells/Hand Pumps: Drilled 5 successful bore wells/hand pumps, providing long term access to safe water for over 5,500 people. • Repairs: Repaired 130 bore wells/hand pumps, ensuring access to safe water for more than 90,000 people between 2012 and 2016. • Water Filters: Supplied 24 water filters, benefiting 3,957 individuals across 13 villages. • Infrastructure Improvements: Constructed concrete pads and aprons around borehole sites to ensure durability and safety. • Water Quality Testing: Conducted water quality testing to guarantee the safety and reliability of borehole water. • Hygiene and Sanitation Education: • Trained 395 committee members on health, hygiene, and sanitation practices. • Conducted community awareness sessions on health, hygiene, environmental sanitation, and household sanitation improvement. • Educated households in 110 communities on proper sanitation practices and behavior change for a healthier living environment. 4. Empowering Women: Specialized training programs have been introduced to enhance skills and provide sustainable livelihoods for women in marginalized communities, fostering economic independence and confidence. 5. Flood Relief Efforts: The nominee has actively participated in flood relief operations across Hyderabad, Ranga Reddy, Mulugu, Bhadradri Kothagudem and Khammam districts. Thousands of families have received essential supplies, including food, water, and other necessities, to address immediate needs. 6. COVID-19 Relief (Three Phases): Medical Support: Provided 20 oxygen concentrators and medical kits to 10 underfunded hospitals in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. Home Prevention Kits: Distributed essential COVID-19 care supplies to 850 low-income COVID-positive families. Food Relief: Supplied 5,350 dry ration kits to families facing food insecurity during the pandemic. Impact: More than 10,000 individuals and families benefited from these efforts, ensuring access to medical resources and food during critical times. 7. Christmas Clothing Initiative: The nominee organizes an annual Christmas clothing drive, distributing quality clothing to underprivileged individuals. This initiative spreads joy and fosters a sense of inclusion and hope during the festive season. 8. Support for Fire and Flood Victims: Fire Accident in Sai Nagar (2012): Assisted over 3,500 individuals with essential supplies after 600 huts were destroyed. Floods in Sai Nagar (2012): Supported 645 families with hygiene kits in collaboration with partner organizations, mitigating health risks and improving living conditions. Fire Mishap in Eturunagaram (2022): Provided emergency relief, including food, shelter, water, and educational materials, to 40 families rendered homeless. 9. Disability Services: The nominee has distributed 100 customized wheelchairs and tricycles to individuals with disabilities, enhancing mobility, access to education, employment, and social participation. 10. Nutrition Partnership (Indigo Foods): Collaborated with Responsenet to provide nutritious food, improving health outcomes for underserved communities. 11. Leprosy Support: Regularly distributes nutritious food to leprosy-affected individuals and their families in Moulaali and Balaji Nagar, ensuring essential health and nutritional support.