In 2002, driven by an impetus to improve the lives of disadvantaged children, families, and women, a group of corporate leaders founded Smile Foundation of India. This non-governmental organization (NGO) supports, advocates for, and funds myriad grassroots initiatives, on the premise that citizens cannot rely on the government alone to solve problems related to social inequality, sustainability, and the environment.

1. Ashok Bagdy
Smile Foundation of India: An
Overview

2. Introduction
 In 2002, driven by an impetus to improve the lives of
disadvantaged children, families, and women, a group
of corporate leaders founded Smile Foundation of
India. This non-governmental organization (NGO)
supports, advocates for, and funds myriad grassroots
initiatives, on the premise that citizens cannot rely on
the government alone to solve problems related to
social inequality, sustainability, and the environment.
Striving to establish itself as a leader among
international civic development organizations, Smile
Foundation of India works to catalyze social
improvement on the community level, encouraging
individuals to become agents of citizen-led change.
By implementing education, healthcare, and livelihood
programs, the Foundation seeks to empower children
and young people emerging from disadvantaged
communities.

3. Smile Foundation of India
 To ensure its efficacy, and uphold its reputation
for accountability, Smile Foundation employs
proven and effective methodologies and
technologies to maximize Social Return on
Investment (SROI).
The Vice President of Healthcare Outsourcing at
Cameo Corporate Services Limited, Ashok Bagdy
is a regular contributor to Smile Foundation of
India.