Dear Readers, Happy Winters!
As the cold breeze sweeps through the country, it carries with it the happy memories of winters and the withering essence of fall, bringing both hope and nostalgia. The month of December, for most of us, arrives with festive spirits and winter charms, but in our vicinity, there are people who are tormented by its exquisite physical condition. The students of our learning centers at Nuh, Haryana, are one of them.
Miles2Smile has five learning centers at Nuh, Haryana, consisting of around 150 students. They long for summers not because winters do not excite them but because its sharp waves shatter their happiness. At Miles2Smile, we believe in providing warmth in all senses possible; to do the same, we arranged blankets and jackets for them. Initiatives like these not only bring smiles to their faces but also warm their hearts.
“At Miles2Smile, we take our onus to provide comfort to our children in every way possible. Our love for them is not for one season but all. This initiative will not only help students to carve their ways through winters, but it will etch love and warmth in their hearts as well,” said Aasif Mujtaba, Founder & Director, Miles2Smile.
“When a child smiles after receiving something as basic as a sweater, it reminds us why this work matters,” he added.
“Our aim is to ensure warmth, dignity, and care reach those who need it most,” he said.
“Many of these children had been managing winter with very thin clothes. Seeing their relief reminds us how essential such efforts are,” said Imaam Uddin, cameraperson, Miles2Smile, while capturing the happiness of these children.
“If more people come forward, no child will have to suffer through winter without protection,” he added.
“The jacket is so beautiful and so warm; it has become my favorite now. And the blankets are so vibrant; I am so happy to see these,” a child said while receiving the gifts.
As the distribution came to an end, the children wrapped around jackets and frolicked around the ground with laughter and happiness. The warmth radiated brought a sense of satisfaction to our hearts and motivated us to thrive even more. It helped us learn the true meaning of “Happy Winters.”
About Miles2Smile: The Miles2Smile Foundation, established almost five years ago, is committed to making a meaningful difference in marginalized communities across India. From responding to the crisis during the pandemic to its continuous work in education and advocacy, the foundation remains devoted to fostering a more inclusive and equitable society.
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