Delhi Pogrom 2020
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Delhi Pogrom 2020
“Sir, Altamash 10 din se school nhi aa raha hai… (“Sir, Altamash has not been coming to school for the past 10 days.”) Ms....
Mandla
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...
Mandla
“We are left with nothing,” Gulshan, 28, said, while talking to Miles2Smile. “They destroyed it all. Where will we go now?” she added. As...
Mehrauli 2024
The Akhunji Masjid, a centuries-old mosque in Mehrauli, Delhi, along with the adjacent Madrasa Bahrul Uloom, was sliced down to the ground in the...
Communal Violence
On a peaceful Friday afternoon, Jamaluddin’s life turned upside down. His vegetable business, which he had been running for years to support his family,...
Communal Violence
Rashida Bi’s house was razed by the district administration in the aftermath of communal violence that erupted in the Sendhwa town of Barwani district...
Communal Violence
On April 2, 2022, in the violence orchestrated by hindutva groups , an unfathomable financial loss was incurred by Muslims of Karauli in Rajasthan....
Communal Violence
Irfan was famous in the area for his business acumen. He owned a large garment business in the Karauli district of Rajasthan. Irfan was...
Communal Violence
On April 11, Amina was yet to absorb the shock of communal violence happened a day ago only. She was crestfallen to see the...
Communal Violence
Shiv Vihar received the maximum heat of anti-Muslim NE Delhi Pogrom. Torched properties, demolished residential areas, broken windows, and scorched walls were enough to...
Mob Lynching
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...
Mob Lynching
When the fresh wave of summer swept through Chhattisgarh in June 2024, representing warmth, growth, and a new beginning, when the country was enjoying...
Mob Lynching
The consistency of violence in India against Muslims has left no room for survival. Every day we encounter a new mob lynching case where...
Mob Lynching
“My Saddam didn’t die a natural death; if he had, I would have found peace. But I feel no peace,” said the ailing mother...
Mob Lynching
“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...
Mob Lynching
With every facet of life disturbed for Arbaz, son of Junaid, he sat with Miles2Smile to unfold his agony. “Happiness has stopped,” he mumbled...
Demolition
On that fateful day, August 3rd, tragedy struck in the Nuh district. It was during a procession organized by the Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP)...
Demolition
Aasiya, a resilient 74-year-old woman, experienced a sudden upheaval in her life when her family’s home was mercilessly demolished during clashes stemming from a...
Demolition
In the quiet town of Nuh, Haryana, the peaceful lives of Aas Mohammad and his family were shattered by a series of heart-wrenching events....
Demolition
Kashmira, a middle-aged woman, once lived peacefully with her beautiful family of four in the small town of Sendhwa, Madhya Pradesh. She got her...
Demolition
Hasina Fakhroo and her family lived in a kuccha house. In 2018, Hasina’s husband, Fakhroo Khan, passed away. It was in 2020 that the...
Relief Work
Whenever Miles2Smile works for the rehabilitation of people, we also strive towards sustainability, strengthening collective action, capacity building and bringing a source of livelihood...
Nuh 2023
Manisha, just 20 years old, found herself in the depths of despair. She had a 1-year-old daughter who was her world, and when we...
Khargone 2022
The eve of Ram Navmi soaked the family of Abdul Malik in sorrow and depredation. The eve of Ram Navmi soaked the family of...
Khargone 2022
Roshni was married to a cart puller. She lived in a family of five including her and had three children. She was sustaining on...
Delhi Pogrom 2020
While things were still settling with continuous efforts on the grounds of both relief and economic rehabilitation, the global pandemic of COVID-19 reached India....
Delhi Pogrom 2020
Mumtayaz a resident of Mustafabad owned a thela (cart) and used to sell fruits on it. During the Delhi pogrom, in a sheer display...
Relief School
In the lanes of Loni lies the young, colourful personality of Asad, a seven year boy whose eyes hold more stories than his age....
Relief School
In a world marked by disparity, the Miles2Smile shines as a beacon of hope for underprivileged children and their families. We aim to make...
Relief School
Khushi, without doubt, is a rising star. She is an alert and attentive girl and her curious and eager temperament make everything more interesting....
Relief School
Another story that made it to the highlights of the Miles2Smile Foundation is the story of Dawood, a young, enthusiastic individual who had a...
Relief School
Many children every day dream of becoming cricketers, but they cannot pursue their passion because of financial constraints. Zubair was one of them. He...
Relief School
Ghaziabad, a town draped in the hustle and bustle of life, holds within its folds the inseparable duo of Aahil and Shayaan. They share...
Education
“I am an Urdu teacher, and I should know how many different ways an alphabet can be written. Children will learn from me,” said...
Education
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...
Education
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...
Education
Underprivileged people hold a significant part in our societal fabric and are spread at every facet of it yet, unfortunately, are grappling with numerous...
Education
On a day with a crisp and clear sky with peaceful breezes, Miles2Smile decided to meet Khadija (name changed), a student at Kalan Mahal...
Education
Armaan faced adversity in life, but he emerged as an epitome of happiness. He entered the door of Miles2Smile after a horrific incident that...
Livelihood
The consistency of communal riots in the country has left no room for survival, yet there are a plethora of stories of courage and...
Livelihood
The residents of Muzaffarnagar found themselves grappling with a tragedy that unfolded during the riots of 2013. The violence claimed the lives of nearly...
Livelihood
Kallu Miyyan, 75 years old, hails from the Amroh district of Moradabad. He was left anguished as his mattress shop was engulfed in flames...
Livelihood
After the 2020 Delhi Pogrom, Saleem’s life took a dramatic turn leaving him and his family homeless, and without a stable source of income....
Bihar Sharif 2023
The story of Muhammad Iqbal from Gagan Diwan is a similar tragedy that echoes the experiences of many others caught in the carnage. It...
Livelihood
Experiencing Abuse, Prejudice, and Persecution: Ahmad’s Journey through Family Turmoil, Hostility, and Police Harassment Ahmad (name changed) was born and raised in a Hindu...
Healthcare
In the heart of Ghatmika, a small village nestled in Rajasthan, the sun rose over a hopeful day. On February 8th, 2024, a wave...
Healthcare
In the heart of the bustling Kalindi Kunj slum, where narrow lanes were teeming with people, a wave of hope and health arrived one...
Healthcare
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...
Healthcare
I feel sad because I have to struggle alone in my life. When I am sick, I have no one to support me. I...
Women Empowerment
“I always saw girls going to work but never thought that I would be amongst them one day” ~Raziya, a resilient survivor of Delhi...
Women Empowerment
Numerous resilient women, reflecting their inner strength, gathered at the Sabaat stitching center in north-east Delhi. This center has been supporting these women, who...
Delhi Pogrom 2020
A plethora of heart wrenching stories unfolded during communal violence that swept in northeast Delhi in February 2020. The violence lost as many as...
Delhi Pogrom 2020
Sameer, like any other young boy, was full of joy and energy, and a heart full of hopes and dreams. Known for his kindness,...
Delhi Pogrom 2020
The lanes of the Shiv Vihar seemed calm; the building, standing cheek by jowl, sharing common walls, appeared normal when we entered the area...
Skill Development
“I feel I am reliving my childhood… Hunar Academy has fulfilled my childhood dreams.” This was the sentence of Ms. Zahida Khatoon (41), an...
Bahraich 2024
“We had nothing to eat at home, then Aasif’s bhai came and helped us, we had nothing,” said Sufiya while talking to Miles2Smile about...
Bahraich 2024
A violent clash occurred during a Durga idol immersion procession in Bahraich, leading to the death of one individual and injuries to many on...
Bahraich 2024
A violent clash occurred during a Durga idol immersion procession in Bahraich, leading to the death of one individual and injuries to many on...
Bahraich 2024
“I am a person with a disability…I can not even pick a stick.. How was I involved in the clash?” Rafiq said while talking...
Madarsa
As the sun rose above the horizon on a calm day of July, the sky seemed like a beautiful painting with shades of soft...
Mob Lynching
The lanes of Ghatmeeka were bizarrely quiet when we first went there; melancholy was spread across the streets, humanity was shrouded, and most of...
Mob Lynching
On our phone screens, every story of hate crime, or religiously motivated lynching, seems like just another headline to us; every name, just another...
Khargone 2022
“We were able to celebrate Eid happily because of Miles2Smile; we never thought we would be able to do that, but Miles2Smile made it...
Relief School
Meet Saad, a young spirit who wants to go beyond the horizon of an average achiever and add meaning to his life. Saad is ...
Relief School
Dreams know no age and no place. It knows only determination and dedication. Such is the dream of Aisha, a nine-year-old, grade 4 student...
Relief School
Arshad is a fourteen- year-old boy who lives a life of hope, transformation and unbridled happiness. His story is not an ordinary one, he...
Mehrauli 2024
While everyone in the office was occupied with their work, a rush of activity erupted as hundreds of food sacks were carried in, intensifying...
Mehrauli 2024
A ten-year-old boy from Nuh, Haryana, named Asif, lives in a modest home with his huge family of eight. Even at a young age,...
Mehrauli 2024
Shoaib is a lively 17-year-old from Mathura, a small town. He has been residing in the madrasa’s halls for the past eight years, where...
Mehrauli 2024
Oman is eight years old and lives in East Delhi. Over the last four months, his life has taken a strange turn as he...
Nuh 2023
Without due legal and formal process of home ownership, many urban poor lack access to basic facilities and face a number of vulnerabilities. One...
Relief School
The eight-year-old Zeba was made to drop out of school by her parents. However, through the Shaagird initiative, she got the opportunity to get...
Refugees Relief Work
“Our luck has turned. We didn’t know where we will go and what we will do. Miles2Smile saved us from the misery”. A married...
Learning Centers
Miles2Smile’s Taleem initiative has transformed the lives of hundreds of children in the underprivileged families. Our program has been instrumental in providing access to...
Hifz Programs
Children without parents are the most vulnerable people in the world. Muhammad Noorul-Islam was just a toddler when he lost both of his parents...
Hifz Programs
Of the most valuable things we can give our children is the gift of education, and what better way than to give decent Islamic...
Learning Centers
Tasneem, a 3 years old Rohingya refugee girl is one of the most adorable kids at Rohingya Settlement in Nuh. Tasneem has two siblings,...
Learning Centers
7 years old Rubina Akhtar has a contagious smile. Her smile is like a sudden beam of sunlight illuminating the darkest corners of the...
Miles2Smile is a non-profit organization registered under Section-8 of the Companies Act 2013 (18 of 2013) and Rule 8-Companies (Incorporation) Rules, 2014. The organization has its headquarter in New Delhi. The prime working area of the organization is relief & rehabilitation of distressed individuals or groups and educational upliftment of the marginalized and underprivileged.