UDAAN started in 1997 to put street children on the road to success, and since then has evolved into a project focused on education and holistic development of children from underprivileged backgrounds. The aim is to enable the child become a confident and financially independent individual.
Activities taken up at UDAAN include tuition classes, educational workshops, expert talks, dance, dramatics, art and craft as well as training in leadership and communication skills to develop their self-confidence.
An important aspect of UDAAN is the Food and Nutrition Project under which children receive packets of healthy and nutritious food items each day from Monday to Friday. These food packets are prepared by the women who are engaged under the project UTKARSH.
Over the years, SMILE has touched the lives of over 4,500 children from urban and rural schools. All of them have successfully completed their basic education, with more than a few going on to join professional courses.
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