Smiley Children Society
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Organization Name: Smiley Children Society
Abbreviation: SCS
Founded: 19 January 2019
Founder: Prudhvi Moses
Type: Non-Profit Organization
Status: Active
Head Office: Mandapeta, East Godavari District, Andhra Pradesh, India
Branch Office: Angara, East Godavari District, Andhra Pradesh
Branch Office 2: Pothavaram, West Godavari District, Andhra Pradesh
Country: India
Area Served: Andhra Pradesh
Purpose: Child Welfare, Education, Community Development & Social Service
Major Activities: Free Evening Tuition, School Enrollment Drives, Educational Equipment Donations, Volunteer Services
Known For: Promoting Government School Admissions, Supporting Poor Children, Educational Awareness Programs
Founder's Vision: Equal Educational Opportunities for Every Child
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Smiley Children Society is an Indian non-profit social organization founded on 19 January 2019 by Prudhvi Moses. The organization is headquartered in Mandapeta, Andhra Pradesh, with branch offices in Angara (East Godavari District) and Pothavaram (West Godavari District). It works primarily in the fields of children's education, welfare, community development, and volunteer-driven social service.
The organization conducts educational awareness campaigns, supports government schools, provides free evening tuition classes, distributes educational materials, and encourages creative learning methods for children from economically disadvantaged families.
History
Smiley Children Society was established on 19 January 2019 with the objective of improving educational opportunities for underprivileged children. Since its inception, the organization has carried out several community-based initiatives in rural Andhra Pradesh through volunteers and educational support programs.
Its activities focus on increasing school enrollment, supporting government educational institutions, promoting child welfare, and encouraging community participation in education.
Objectives
- Promote education among economically weaker children.
- Encourage enrollment in government schools.
- Provide free educational support.
- Promote child welfare and nutrition.
- Support innovative teaching methods.
- Organize awareness and social service activities.
- Encourage volunteer participation in community development.
Major Initiatives
Government School Enrollment Campaign
Volunteers of Smiley Children Society regularly conduct awareness drives encouraging parents to enroll their children in nearby government schools.
According to reports from local educational activities, Headmaster Swamy Narayan appreciated the efforts of founder Prudhvi Moses and the volunteers for making the school admission process easier for poor families while helping increase awareness regarding government education facilities.
Free Evening Tuition Programme
The organization conducts free evening tuition classes at its Angara center for children belonging to financially disadvantaged families.
Along with educational support, students are also provided dinner after classes. According to founder Prudhvi Moses, the initiative aims to reduce the financial burden on poor families while ensuring children continue their education without interruption.
Support for Creative Education
During an educational event held at ZPHS Angara, founder Prudhvi Moses emphasized the importance of introducing creative and activity-based teaching methods in Anganwadi schools.
According to him,
"If healthy and creative teaching methods are introduced at the Anganwadi level, children develop greater interest in learning. Smiley Children Society is committed to supporting such initiatives by donating educational equipment whenever possible."
The organization has participated in educational awareness events and has supported schools through donations of educational materials.
Programs
- Free Evening Tuition
- School Enrollment Awareness
- Educational Equipment Distribution
- Student Motivation Programs
- Child Welfare Activities
- Volunteer Development
- Community Awareness Campaigns
- Educational Support for Government Schools
Volunteer Activities
Smiley Children Society functions with the support of volunteers who participate in:
- Educational campaigns
- School visits
- Child counselling
- Community awareness
- Distribution of educational materials
- Event organization
- Student mentoring
Areas of Operation
- Mandapeta
- Angara
- Pothavaram
- East Godavari District
- West Godavari District
- Andhra Pradesh
Recognition
The organization has received appreciation from educators and community members for its contribution toward promoting education among economically weaker children and encouraging enrollment in government schools.
See also
- Child welfare
- Non-governmental organization
- Education in India
- Government schools in India
- Volunteerism