A Drawing Competition and Stationery Drive to Inspire Hope and Creativity Among the Children of Margi, Warwan.
A Ray of Colour in a Valley of Isolation
Nestled deep within the mountains of Warwan Valley, where winter isolation often cuts life off from the rest of the world, Miles2Smile Foundation brought a day of warmth and creativity to the children of Margi village. As part of its ongoing relief and rehabilitation work, the foundation organized a drawing competition and stationery distribution drive for 40 children, transforming an ordinary day into one of colour, laughter, and inspiration.
Where Crayons Meet Courage
Armed with fresh stationery and guided by imagination, the children of Warwan poured their dreams onto paper painting stories of mountains, rivers, and hope. Their art reflected a spirit untouched by circumstance: innocent yet intelligent, curious yet grounded, reminding the team that education and creativity bloom even in the remotest corners.
“In every drawing, we saw a glimpse of resilience — a child’s way of saying I still dream,” shared a Miles2Smile volunteer.
Beyond Relief: Planting the Seeds of Education
fter the competition, each participant received a stationery kit to support their schooling journey.
This initiative extends Miles2Smile’s belief that relief must go hand in hand with empowerment that rebuilding lives also means restoring access to learning and self-expression.
Through consistent engagement, the foundation seeks to ensure that children in vulnerable regions aren’t left behind academically, even when geography and infrastructure pose challenges
A Vision for the Future: The Warwan Learning Centre
Inspired by the children’s enthusiasm and potential, Miles2Smile is now working towards establishing a Learning Centre in Warwan Valley, in shaa Allah. The proposed centre will offer a safe, nurturing space where children can learn, explore, and dream without barriers, providing resources for basic education, creative exploration, and digital literacy. This effort reflects the foundation’s deeper commitment to long-term, sustainable impact transforming temporary relief into enduring opportunities.
Building More Than Homes — Rebuilding Hope
The event in Warwan Margi embodies Miles2Smile’s holistic vision of relief: to heal, to empower, and to inspire.
From providing ration and shelter to nurturing education and imagination, the foundation’s work in Warwan stands as a testament to the power of compassion in rebuilding communities.
“Every smile we saw that day reminded us that even where access ends, hope begins,” said a member of the Miles2Smile team. “And we will continue to nurture that hope — one child, one dream, one lesson at a time.”
A Call to Join Hands
As Miles2Smile continues its mission in Kashmir’s remotest valleys, it calls upon individuals, donors, and partners to support the journey toward education and empowerment. Together, we can ensure that every child no matter how far their home lies has the tools to learn, create, and build a better tomorrow.
