{"id":39,"date":"2026-09-14T10:01:42","date_gmt":"2026-09-14T10:01:42","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/localhost\/wordpress-ngo\/?page_id=39"},"modified":"2026-09-23T12:45:33","modified_gmt":"2026-09-23T12:45:33","slug":"about","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/smile4chandigarh.in\/?page_id=39","title":{"rendered":"About"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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About SMILE<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t

Creating Meaningful Experiences.
Inspiring Positive Change.<\/h2>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n
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About SMILE<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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SMILE \u2013 Society for Music, Innovative Literature & Entertainment<\/strong> is a young branch-based cultural and social organisation committed to using music, literature, art, creativity and community participation as instruments of positive social change.

SMILE believes that culture is not merely about entertainment. It has the power to connect people, inspire young minds, celebrate our shared heritage, promote responsible citizenship and bring communities together around causes that matter.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t

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\n\t\t\t\t\t\tTo build a more compassionate, creative, healthy and inclusive society through culture, community and collaboration.\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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\n\t\t\t\t\t\tTo create meaningful platforms that combine cultural expression with social responsibility, with a special focus on youth empowerment, healthy living, active lifestyles, respect for the Armed Forces, creativity among children and the dignity and well-being of senior citizens.\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n

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Our Journey So Far<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t

Within a short span of its formation, SMILE has already undertaken initiatives that reflect the Society's broad vision of culture with a purpose.<\/p>\n\t\t

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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCommunity Impact\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n
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Our Governing Body<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t

SMILE is guided by a dedicated and diverse team of professionals, artists, educators, administrators, defence veterans, entrepreneurs, social workers and citizens who share a common belief.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t

\"A better society is created when people come together and choose to make a difference.\"<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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