Sneha Foundation – The Smile Festival 2025

Empowering Rural Children & Youth through Creativity, Skills, and Community Engagement

Event Details

Date: 7th & 8th June 2025

Time: 2:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Venue: Shree Mahalakshmi Jagdamba Koradi Mandir, Nagpur

Organized by: Sneha Foundation

Event Objective

To create an inclusive platform for rural children and youth by combining awareness, culture, skill development, and community participation in one vibrant festival.

Special Guests

Chief Guest: Shri Chandrashekharji Bawankule – Hon. Maharashtra State Revenue Minister

Guest of Honour: Mrs. Jyotitai Bawankule – Shri Jagdamba Lokseva Pratishthan, Koradi

Other Dignitaries: Amar Handa, Sunil Iche, Pravin Likharkar, Sanket Bawankule, Rajesh Rangari, Ratanmala Barmate, Priti Khobragade, Nirmala Birkhede, Sunita Kanharkar, Lukesh Whokar, Vitesh Parshe

Event Coordinator: Raj Machhale

Activities & Attractions

Awareness Drive
Cultural Performances
Art & Craft Exhibitions
Interactive Workshops
Game & Food Stalls
Skill Development Sessions

Impact & Feedback

Strong community participation
Positive reviews from attendees
Encouraged creativity, skill-building, and social awareness
Well-documented with photos, videos & feedback forms

Future Goals

Programs for underprivileged children & school dropouts.

Skill workshops & vocational training opportunities.

Plantation drives & eco-awareness campaigns.

Career counseling & leadership training centers.

Partnership with schools, Gram Panchayats & NGOs.

Event Team

Volunteers: 30

Coordinators: 5

Support Staff: 10

Promotion: Posters, social media & newspaper coverage

Slogan: Sneha Foundation – Building an informed, capable & connected society.