Gifting a smile transcends a simple act of kindness—it's about transforming lives by offering opportunities and hope. The 'Gift a Smile' initiative embodies this spirit and through education, it focuses on breaking the cycle of hunger and poverty for underprivileged children.

Under the aegis of the Art of Living (Ved Vignan Mahavidyapeeth Trust), this project is an innovative school and service program supporting and nurturing children and empowering their communities in rural India.

The funds raised through this program are allocated towards:

• Balanced meals during school days
• Regular medical checkups and treatment
• School supplies and uniforms
• Salaries for teachers and staff
• Transportation facilities for students

Your contributions help support a growing number of children currently enrolled in 982+ schools across 22 states, ensuring they receive the education and care they deserve. By participating, you directly bring smiles to the lives of these children, paving the way for a brighter future.

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Smt. Bhanumathi is the Chairperson of Woman Welfare and Child Care Programs of the The Art of Living, a not-for-profit, educational and humanitarian NGO engaged in bringing stress relief and service initiatives to 152 countries. She has deep roots in spirituality and a broad vision for service to humanity. For over three decades she has been committed to bringing a positive social transformation with a focus on education, environment and women empowerment. Enabling people to handle their negative emotions and stress with meditation and breathing techniques, she has helped them regain their self confidence and come to the forefront to take responsibility for a harmonious society through service.

Bhanumathi is a meditator. Under the guidance of Sri Sri Ravi Shankar ( her brother and Spiritual Master) she started teaching meditation as well. She firmly believes that the complete blossoming of the individual potential can be attained through spirituality, through meditation. Her workshops have brought an experience of deep inner peace to hundreds of participants worldwide. Meditation is the journey from the head to the heart. Through meditation, she has helped thousands of hearts to heal and experience the connection with the inner -Self resulting in an unshakable confidence in themselves and a sense of belongingness with society.

Smt. Bhanumathi instituted the “Gift A Smile – Care-for-Children” program, which provides value-based holistic education for underprivileged children from rural, tribal, and slum areas free of cost. There are 702+ schools in 22 states of India educating over 70000+ children with a special focus on the girl child.