Welcome to Miles2Smile
At Miles2Smile, we create
Opportunities For All
We are deeply aware of the challenges faced by marginalized communities and the lack of proper representation, and sometimes even misrepresentation, of their struggles in mainstream narratives. To bring these communities from the margins to the center of social and economic discussions, we actively seek their voices and perspectives. By understanding their experiences and needs, we strive to create equal opportunities and empower them to build stronger futures.
Over the past six years, Miles2Smile has made the most of every moment to spread smiles by responding to hate crime and crises. The team has answered the call to service during various adversities, including episodes of communal violence, demolition drives, mob lynching, the pain of the family of wrongfully incarcerated individuals, loneliness of orphans and refugees, providing education for those in need, pandemics and natural disasters, and advocating for the rights of marginalized communities.
Smiles For ALL
Cute little smiles are the building blocks of positivity in society, and we find no greater joy than spreading them every day. At Miles2Smile, we make it our mission to restore smiles and discover meaningful ways to bring hope and happiness to people’s lives. We believe that everyone, especially those from underprivileged communities, deserves to live a fulfilling and joyful life, with someone standing beside them, supporting them and helping make their journey brighter.
(April, May, June)
Second Quarter 2026
In the second quarter, Sunrise Public School celebrated its sixth annual day, while Learning Center Savitribai Phule conducted its first certificate distribution ceremony for students who completed a basic computer course. Sabaat stitching competition witnessed zeal and excitement, and the Wahid Ali Memorial Center of Learning held its first certificate distribution ceremony. Moving further, the organization inaugurated the learning center Jana Begum for girls who lost their education in Jammu and Kashmir’s cloudburst. Alongside this, the organization extended legal and educational support to the family of Roshan Khatoon, who was brutally mob lynched in Ramadan. The quarter ended with the distribution of report cards at the Gerda Philipsborn Center of Learning along with the screening of the documentary made by the refugee students on World Refugee Day.
(January, February, March)
First Quarter 2026
The quarter started with the celebration of an annual day at Learning Centers Bi Amma and Gerda Phillipsborn. A winter distribution drive was conducted to provide warm blankets and jackets to madrassa students. Fatima Sheikh Learning Center conducted a certificate distribution ceremony for the completion of the Quran of the students.
(October, November, December)
Fourth Quarter 2025
In the fourth quarter, a demolition drive swallowed a significant number of houses in Assam. Miles2Smile traveled to the area and helped the survivors rebuild their lives. Later, Jammu and Kashmir were hit by twin cloudbursts and floods. The organization provided shelter and medical facilities and inaugurated a Learning Center, Sultana Jahan. Expanding its educational realm, another Learning Center, Savitribai Phule, was launched in Delhi. Moving further, the organization put up a three-day stall at Rekhta and a seven-day stall at the Aurangabad Education Expo for women survivors of communal violence. Later, by the end of the year, Miles2Smile distributed winter warmers and blankets to the students of its Learning centers.
(July, August, September)
Third Quarter 2025
Continuing its commitment in the educational sphere, Miles2Smile inaugurated Sayyeda Nafisa Learning Center, focusing on skill development of the madrassa children. In the health sphere, medical camps were set up in Mehrauli, Delhi and Loni, Ghaziabad. Later in the quarter, the documentary by Miles2Smile on resilient women survivors of mob lynching, communal violence, demotion, and hate crime was screened in Banglore.
(April, May, June)
Second Quarter 2025
The second quarter of 2025 started with the celebration of the two-year anniversary of Sabaat, marking the resilience and strength of the women survivors. Medical and menstrual camps were set to provide a healthy lifestyle to less privileged people. Moving forward, the Learning Center Bi Amma was inaugurated in Jamia Nagar to provide quality education to children of rag pickers and slum dwellers
(January, February, March)
First Quarter 2025
The year began with celebrations at Hunar Academy for graduating students. A highlight was the construction and inauguration of Umar’s house, in Ghatmeeka, who was killed in mob lynching in 2017. The inauguration was followed by a medical camp. Sunrise Public School held its annual day, sports day, and an educational tour. Ramadan brought love, blessings, and ration kits for orphans, mob lynching victims, demolition survivors, and families of the wrongfully incarcerated.
(October, November, December)
Fourth Quarter 2024
The final quarter started with the incorporation of a neighborhood health initiative for slum dwellers, with the medical camp established in Kalindi Kunj. Moving forward, the quarter witnessed communal violence in Bahraich, Uttar Pradesh. Many survivors were left homeless and without a livelihood. In response, Miles2Smile helped rebuild homes and restore livelihoods, alongside offering financial support. Another violence occurred in Sambhal, Uttar Pradesh, where survivors faced the loss of family members and their livelihoods. Miles2Smile provided financial assistance to help them recover and rebuild their lives. The quarter concluded with Jashne Rekhta, where the organization set up a three-day stall for communal violence survivors.
(July, August, September)
Third Quarter 2024
In the third quarter, the organization established livelihoods for widows of mob-lynched people, enrolled their children in schools, and constructed homes for their families. The third trimester also saw a surge in the education programs; the organization conducted trade visits, workshops, and competitions for Sunrise Public School students along with the facilitation ceremony of Khattati calligraphers at Hunar Academy and Independence day celebration at Kalan Mahal.
( April, May, June)
Second Quarter 2024
The second quarter witnessed a wave of demolition drives in Mandla, Madhya Pradesh. Miles2Smile traveled to the demolition-ridden area and provided financial aid to the survivors and incorporated shelters for them. Alongside this, the Khattati initiative of Miles2Smile conducted workshops for students across universities and schools to revive the dying art of Arabic calligraphy.
(January, February, March)
First Quarter 2024
The quarter started with providing relief to the innocent kids, survivors of the Akhunji Mosque and madrasa demolition. In the early morning of January 25, 25 innocent Madrassa students were made homeless. Their computers, books, clothes, and other belongings were ruined amidst rubble. Miles2Smile extended respite to the survivors and distributed blankets and jackets to each child. We supplied other essentials such as shoes, socks, and handkerchiefs to them. Additionally, we reached 21 families of Nuh demolition survivors and provided them with hundreds of necessities, rebuilding the demolished houses being the most valuable. The quarter ended with the celebration of Sunrise Public School’s annual day and Sabaat’s anniversary.
(October, November, December)
Fourth Quarter 2023
With skill building and empowerment at the core of its mission, Miles2Smile launched Hunar Academy to equip children from disadvantaged backgrounds with the resources and skills needed for future education and employment opportunities. During the same period, the organisation also introduced Sabaat, a platform dedicated to empowering women survivors of communal violence and hate crimes through skill development and livelihood opportunities, helping them rebuild their confidence and achieve economic independence.
(July, August, September)
Third Quarter 2023
Miles2Smile responded to the communal violence in Nuh, Haryana, where six people lost their lives, more than 50 were injured, and nearly 1,200 Muslim homes and businesses were destroyed. Acting as a one-stop support center, the organisation provided emergency relief, rehabilitation assistance, and essential support to families affected by the violence.
(April, May, June)
Second Quarter 2023
Following the communal violence in Bihar Sharif, Miles2Smile worked to support affected families through immediate relief and long-term rehabilitation. The Organisation helped rebuild damaged businesses, distributed essential relief materials, and restored hope among survivors by assisting them in rebuilding their lives and livelihoods.
(January, February, March)
First Quarter 2023
Miles2Smile extended humanitarian support beyond borders by responding to the devastating earthquakes in Turkey and Syria. The Organisation dispatched 2,365 metric tons of emergency relief aid to affected communities, providing timely assistance to survivors during one of the world’s largest humanitarian crises.
(October, November, December)
Fourth Quarter 2022
In the last quarter heavy rains submerged a few refugee settlement in Nangeli, Haryana, displacing 206 residents for nearly a month. The flooding destroyed clothing, food supplies, and other essential belongings, while many residents suffered from illnesses including allergies, nausea, and diarrhea. Miles2Smile was among the first responders, establishing a medical camp that provided health screenings and free medicines. The organisation also operated a community kitchen to ensure uninterrupted food access, drained stagnant water from the settlement, and installed portable water purifiers to provide safe drinking water.
(July, August, September)
Third Quarter 2022
Miles2Smile continued to monitor and support vulnerable communities while strengthening its relief and preparedness efforts. As heavy monsoon rains intensified across northern India, the organisation coordinated with local communities to assess emerging humanitarian needs and prepare for emergency interventions in flood-affected settlements.
(April, May, June)
Second Quarter 2022
In April, communal violence caused widespread destruction across Rajasthan, Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, and Delhi, severely affecting Muslim homes and businesses. Miles2Smile responded promptly by reaching Karauli, Khargone, Sendhwa, and Delhi’s Jahangirpuri with emergency relief and rehabilitation efforts. The organisation restored damaged homes, rebuilt more than 50 businesses, and supported nearly 700 affected families, helping communities recover from the violence.
(January, February, March)
First Quarter 2022
Following the devastating fire that broke out on December 15, 2021, at the Rohingya settlement in Chandeni-2 Camp, Ferozepur Namak village, Nuh, Haryana, Miles2Smile organization continued its rehabilitation efforts during the first quarter of 2022. The fire had destroyed 32 of the 34 shanties, displacing 106 people and leaving families without their belongings, savings, or essential documents. To support the affected community, the organisation provided relief materials and construction assistance, building 5 washrooms, a community kitchen, a common hall, and 7 shops to help families rebuild their lives and restore lost livelihoods.
(October, November, December)
Fourth Quarter 2021
On December 15, 2021, a devastating fire engulfed the refugee settlement in Chandeni-2 Camp, Ferozepur Namak village, Nuh, Haryana, destroying 32 of the 34 shanties and displacing 106 people. Families lost their homes, belongings, savings, and important documents. Miles2Smile was among the first responders, providing immediate relief materials and initiating rehabilitation efforts by constructing essential community infrastructure, including washrooms, a community kitchen, a common hall, and seven shops to help families restore their livelihoods.
(July, August, September)
Third Quarter 2021
A massive fire broke out at the Refugee Camp, Kanchan Kunj, destroying several shanties and leaving many families homeless. With limited government assistance, Miles2Smil, in coordination with local residents and partner organizations, helped relocate affected families to a nearby site where temporary shelters were established. The organization mobilized relief materials from its resource centers in Northeast Delhi and distributed clothing, fans, folding beds, bed sheets, utensils, and dry rations to ensure that displaced families had access to basic necessities.
(April, May, June)
Second Quarter 2021
Miles2Smile continued its efforts under Project Taleem, strengthening educational support for underserved children and expanding its engagement with marginalized communities. The organization focused on improving educational infrastructure and identifying areas where long-term interventions could create sustainable opportunities for children from disadvantaged backgrounds.
(January, February, March)
First Quarter 2021
Under Project Taleem, Miles2Smile began its education intervention at Learning Center Miftahul Quran in Shiv Vihar, Delhi. The Learning Center, home to 25 resident students, was found in a severely neglected condition, reflecting the lack of educational support available to marginalized communities. The organization worked to improve the learning environment by supporting the institution’s educational and residential needs, ensuring that students had access to a safer and more conducive space for learning.
(October, November, December)
Fourth Quarter 2020
Miles2Smile organisation strengthened its long-term development initiatives by focusing on education and livelihood generation. Through Hunar, a skill development initiative, 25 girls from the Delhi pogrom-affected areas successfully completed a three-month certificate course in nursing and patient care, improving their employment prospects. To ensure uninterrupted education for children from affected families, the Foundation also established Sunrise Public School in Loni, Ghaziabad, which enrolled 250 students, providing them with a safe and nurturing environment for learning.
(July, August, September)
Third Quarter 2020
When severe floods struck Bihar, Miles2Smile organisation responded with emergency relief operations. The team distributed food, clothing, and tarpaulins to over 1,000 flood-affected families in Darbhanga and reached nearly 5,000 people in Siwan, Gopalganj, and Chapra, helping communities cope with the immediate impact of the disaster.
(April, May, June)
Second Quarter 2020
As the COVID-19 pandemic and nationwide lockdown disrupted the lives of thousands of vulnerable families, Miles2Smile organisation launched the Smile Kitchen in Northeast Delhi. Through this initiative, freshly cooked meals were served daily to more than 2,000 displaced and vulnerable families, ensuring access to food during one of the most challenging periods of the pandemic.
(January, February, March)
First Quarter 2020
The year 2020 began with the communal violence in Delhi, which left hundreds of families displaced and without livelihoods. Miles2Smil established a medical camp at Al-Ishah Public School, Mustafabad, providing immediate healthcare to survivors. The organisation also supported victims through rehabilitation and legal aid. To help families regain financial independence, we provided over 100 handcarts (thelis) and e-rickshaws and assisted several families in setting up grocery shops, enabling them to rebuild sustainable sources of income.
2021 (January to April)
First Trimester 2021
Under project Taleem, the first madrasa we visited and worked for was Madarsa Miftahul Quran, located in Shiv Vihar, Delhi. This madrasa bears silent testimony to the people’s crippling apathy towards the education of children of the minority community. When we first visited there, we witnessed the madrasa in a very desolate condition. Madasra Miftahul Quraan provides shelter to 25 resident students and takes responsibility for their education and living.
2020 (January to April)
First Trimester 2020
2020 for India started with a rumble. Delhi witnessed targeted and organised violence against Muslims. To help the victims, Miles2Smile started with a medical camp at Al-Ishah Public School in Mustafabad. We helped victims with rehabilitation and provided them with legal aid. We were able to arrange for 100+ theli (carts) and E-Rickshaws for the members of affected families and were able to help some set up grocery shops as well, thus giving them the means to a sustainable income.
2020 (May to Aug)
Second Trimester 2020
With the entry of COVID-19 into the Indian scene and the subsequent lockdown, we started a “Smile Kitchen” in Northeast Delhi and provided cooked meals to more than two thousand displaced families. During the Bihar Flood, our team relentlessly worked and distributed food, clothes, and tarpaulins to over one thousand flood-affected families in Darbangha and five thousand people in Siwan, Gopalganj, and Chapra.
