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Shabir Ahmed Rebuilds His Educational Journey and His Dream of Becoming a Teacher
By the time the morning ignites over Shabir Ahmed’s village, he has already finished the first part of his day. He has taken a bath, offered salah, read for a while and put on his clothes for madrassa. At the madrassa, Shabir takes his place among the other students and opens the Quran. He listens as his teachers read and explain each chapter. Sometimes, he watches them more closely than the other children, not just to understand the lesson, but to see how they teach.
Assam Flood 2026
Miles2Smile Reaches Assam’s Flood-Hit Mosques and Madrassas to Restore What the Floods Destroyed
As the month of July was bidding farewell to the people of Assam, it swept with it the houses, trees, cattle, and human lives in a deadly deluge while devastating peace. It claimed 80 lives, affected
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19 Years Behind Bars, A New Life Ahead: Faisal Shaikh Finds Support From Miles2Smile
The prison bars were finally removed from Mohammad Faisal Ataur Rahman Shaikh’s life, but freedom did not arrive with the happiness he had imagined for nearly two decades. After spending close to 19
Assam Flood 2026
When the Flood Washed Away Her Belongings, Miles2Smile Helped Anu Begum Rebuild
It was the morning of an ordinary day in July when the sky suddenly turned dark, and a rambling sound of heavy rain filled the village. Soon water began to engulf Anu Begum’s house, the place that p
Relief
After Brutal Killing, Roshana Khatoon’s Family Finds Support through Miles2Smile Amid Deep Loss
Roshana Khatoon’s story is one that leaves a deep, unforgettable weight on the heart. On February 25, 2026, during Ramadan—a month meant for reflection, compassion, and restraint—Roshana became
Relief
When Hate Took Umarudeen, Hope Arrived for His Family Through the Miles2Smile Foundation
“The shadow of their father has been lifted from my children’s heads. How will I raise them alone? What will I do now? said Rabiya Bi On the day of 17th February, with peace and happiness in th
Relief
Hatred, Anguish, and Hopes: How the Story of Aamir, Who Lost His Life to Mob Lynching, Chronicles All
“Oh Allah, my Aamir, my Aamir, oh Allah…” the house shrieked with pain as we entered it. Throngs of people could be seen sitting, thumbing prayer beads, some silently, others hauling their heart
Relief
Miles2Smile Stitches Healing Where a Mob Tore Zakir Qureshi’s Life Apart
They bound him with ropes, as though a human life could be reduced to a captive animal. Surrounded by a mob that showed no trace of mercy, 25-year-old Zakir Qureshi endured the unthinkable. Bats, iron
Relief
Bulldozers, Broken Dreams, and the Will to Rise: Sofiya’s Path Forward
On the silent night of June 15th 2024, when Sofiya was sleeping peacefully with her school bag kept on her bookshelf, ready to be taken in the morning, a gro
Relief
Miles2Smile Helps Mandla Families Rebuild Lives After Sudden Demolitions
The quiet dawn in a tribal-majority region of Mandla, Madhya Pradesh, was shattered by the roar of bulldozers in June 2024. Without warning, 14 homes belonging to Muslim families were reduced to rubbl
Relief
A Story of Loss, Fear, and Forgotten Voices
“We are left with nothing,” Gulshan, 28, said, while talking to Miles2Smile. “They destroyed it all. Where will we go now?” she added. As families across the city celebrated Eid, Gulshan wa
Relief
A Roof Over The Heads, A Smile on The Faces: Miles2Smile Builds Umar’s House
While the citizens of the country were blanched in the cold waves of November, the hearts of Maqsood’s family were burning. They had lost the head of the family, Umar, to cow vigilantism. Umar Khan
Relief
Shattered Lives, New Beginnings, and Rebuilding Hope with Miles2Smile
The consistency of violence in India against Muslims has left no room for survival. Every day we encounter a new mob lynching case where brutality seems to have escalated compared to the previous one.
Relief
A Merciless Mob Lynching, A Heartbroken Family, A Promise and Everlasting Smiles with Miles2Smile
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-WP1LP2Mkok&ab_channel=Miles2SmileFoundation “My Saddam didn’t die a natural death; if he had, I would have found peace. But I feel no peace,” said th
Relief
Hope Amidst Adversity: Khadija’s Journey
On a day with a crisp and clear sky with peaceful breezes, Miles2Smile decided to meet Khadija (name changed), a student at Kalan Mahal Madrassa. It is 700 yea
Relief
Raziya’s Journey of Discovering Hope Through Sabaat
“I always saw girls going to work but never thought that I would be amongst them one day” ~Raziya, a resilient survivor of Delhi Pogrom 2020.&nbs
Livelihood
After Losing Her 16-Year-Old Son, Meena Finds a Way to Start Again
The clothes are still being arranged on the shelves. Some hang loosely from the walls, while others lie folded in small, uneven piles. Meena Khatoon moves around her shop, picking up each pile and car
Livelihood
Miles2Smile Brings Stability to Yaseen’s Family After Son’s Violent Ordeal
In a small yet mesmerizing Warsun village, Kralpura, Jammu and Kashmir, the life of Mohammad Yaseen revolves around his Smile Confectionery shop. A place that provides him solace, a sense of security,
Livelihood
Targeted for Love, Saved by Hope: Asif and Afreen’s Journey
On April 7, 2020, pain echoed in the air of Asif’s life. Cries were muffled while bulldozers roared high—three shops and a house built by sweat and blood in 11 years were obliterated. Shattered wi
Livelihood
For Riot-Scarred Women In Shiv Vihar, The Stitching Center Sabaat Becomes A Path To Recovery And Self-Reliance
The two-story building of Sabaat, the stitching center, nestled in the dilapidated building of Shiv Vihar, North East Delh, has seen many a fray of pain, hatred, anguish, and losses. Its emergence was
Livelihood
How Miles2Smile Stood by Tabish After a Violent Attack Over His Identity
We travelled with pain in our hearts to Himachal Pradesh, with our breath hanging on a fragile thread, on the news of the young Kashmiri trader assaulted violently. With chills blooming outside, contr
Livelihood
At the Heart of Parveen's Smile Shop, Hope Lives Again
“My life has become a little better now. At least I have something to eat. I can manage dal and roti. Things are far more peaceful than before,” says Parveen, sitting inside her small shop, neatly
Livelihood
Passion Rekindled: A Teacher’s Artistic Revival
“I feel I am reliving my childhood… Hunar Academy has fulfilled my childhood dreams.” This was the sentence of Ms. Zahida Khatoon (41), an Urdu teacher by profession and a student of Khattati cl
Livelihood
A Shop of Hope: Rebuilding Guddu’s Family’s Life
When mob violence took away Guddu Khan, the sole breadwinner, Miles2Smile stepped in to restore hope and rebuild his family’s livelihood in Jammu.
Education
Farhan Beig’s Journey with Hunar Academy and Khattati
"I am an Urdu teacher, and I should know how many different ways an alphabet can be written. Children will learn from me," said Farhan Beig (41) , sitting in the class of Hunar Academy with an Arabi
Education
One Step at a Time: Leen’s Path to a Better Future
A six-year-old girl, Leen, along with her family, came to India in 2020, leaving behind the chilling war in their native country, Yemen, to start a fresh life
Education
Turning Dreams into Reality: The Story of Ahmed and Laaiba at Hunar Academy
In small, often unforgotten corners of the world live children for whom education is a luxury, especially when it comes to high-tech education. Lack of resources, opportunities, poverty, and social ba
Education
Learning each day, Growing each day: Exploring the World of Technology with Hunar
Underprivileged people hold a significant part in our societal fabric and are spread at every facet of it yet, unfortunately, are grappling with numerous forms of education and skills. Nabeela, a mino
Education
From Darkness To Sunrise: Armaan’s Story Of Resilience
Armaan faced adversity in life, but he emerged as an epitome of happiness. He entered the door of Miles2Smile after a horrific incident that traumatized him to
Education
ABU BAQAR AND THE SMILE SHOP
Abu Baqar Siddiq is a 5 year old resident of Rohingya Camp, Firozpur Namak in Haryana. He has two siblings Rubina Akbar (7) and Sumiya Akhtar (3) and his father, Abu Taher (26), owned a grocery shop i
Education
Khushi’s Story
Khushi’s father, Firoz Ahmed was among the 42 Muslims murdered by the Hindutva mob during the Northeast Delhi pogrom. Firoz was first brutally assaulted by t
Education
Arsh’s Story
Aasif Sir, can I help in packing the ration? I can pack either the Cornflakes or the pulses someone said to me in a softer tone, while I was talking to the Pogrom affected families of North East D
Healthcare
Two Cousins, a Brutal Attack and the Road to Recovery with Miles2Smile
On June 1, Amir Uddin, 17, and Islam Uddin, 18, from Patharkandi in the Sribhumi district, were attacked in a Hindu-dominated neighborhood near the Karimganj-Agartala highway. The cousins had gone loo
Healthcare
When Faith Becomes Shelter: Healing and Hope at Jamia Abu Bakar Sadiq, Shajroo
When the heavy rains lashed across Jamslan and Shajroo, swallowing homes and washing away the fragile comfort of entire families, the destruction seemed endless. Amidst that chaos, a small madrasa Jam
Healthcare
How One Camp Brought Care and Comfort to a Forgotten Community
By Sunday sunrise, 3, August, 2025, the narrow lanes of Loni, Ghaziabad, were already stirring with unusual energy. On the grounds of a local community center,
Healthcare
Hope and Healing in Ghatmika
In the heart of Ghatmika, a small village nestled in Rajasthan, the sun rose over a hopeful day. On February 8th, 2024, a wave of compassion and care swept through the village, as Miles2Smile, an orga
Healthcare
Providing Education, Rebuilding Dreams, and Earning Smiles through Miles2Smile
"Allah, they killed my brother, my only brother. They killed him. I don’t even have a father, and he was the only one earning for us. They killed him too.” These were the sentences that Sameer’s
Healthcare
A Healing Hand in Kalindi Kunj Slum
In the heart of the bustling Kalindi Kunj slum, where narrow lanes were teeming with people, a wave of hope and health arrived one fateful day. The Miles2Smile
Healthcare
Walking the Extra Mile
I am recovering slowly, thanks to Miles2Smile “65-year-old Ismail started to respond to his treatment in the Sadar hospital and grew stronger, so that he could stand and walk on his own again af
Healthcare
Providing healthcare to Sajeeda Begum
I feel sad because I have to struggle alone in my life. When I am sick, I have no one to support me. I can't go to a private hospital because I can't afford it. In August of 2012, when military an