Speaking To The Students Behind Securing Smiles Foundation

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[{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1506279407122","data":"<p>In a time where startups seem to be emerging out of no-where, flooding like mushrooms, the basic idea behind them being success, money & recognition, the world forgets that fame & money aren't just enough for a person to become complete & whole. There's always a responsibility on every individual apart from making his\/her own success story-The responsibility of helping others live, by doing what can be done on their part and yearning to do more for others.<\/p><p>While the world is on high, embracing the youth along with their ideas, talent and critical thinking, we're also lucky enough to experience the growth of a few non-profit organizations, that aim at providing a better life and better future to people who are in dire need of it.<\/p><p>And to have an esteemed organization amidst us working silently and letting its success ring the bells. <b class=\"medium-b\">Securing Smiles<\/b> sums up to be an epitome of humanity, which promises to provide aid for people to survive,  necessities & comfort to those who need it, in an effective attempt to restore smiles to people who may have lost it, owing to poverty and perks of being poor. <\/p><p>Initiated by a student <b class=\"medium-b\">Mr. Abdul Rahman<\/b> (pictured below),  an undergraduate student in one of the prestigious college of pharmacy in Hyderabad, backboned by the VP of the foundation, <b class=\"medium-b\">Ms Syeda Ayesha<\/b>, immensely supported in each of their missions by their team, comprising of 11 members, Securing Smiles has now proudly completed 4 successful events in just a year, and are already planning for their next event. <\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1506703746241","data":"59ce7a27d8892"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1506703797063","data":"<div>The project started with students voluntarily agreeing on saving Rs. 3 daily, that would be donated at the end of the month for the cause of the planned event, the basic aim is the betterment of the needy.<br><\/div><div><span style=\"letter-spacing: -0.003em;\"><br><\/span><\/div><div><span style=\"letter-spacing: -0.003em;\"><i class=\"medium-i\">Cutting down our expenses for the benefit of humanity isn't everybody's cup of tea. And laying an official foundation for the love of humanity, and taking its responsibility, vowing to serve the needy requires a heart of gold, strong enough to overcome the obstacles and gentle enough to ignite sparks in stubborn hearts and manage to make people's eyes wet, reflecting the pain and suffering of people whose living standards differ dreadfully from ours.<\/i><\/span><br><\/div><div><br><\/div>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1506705699298","data":"59ce83709e194"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1506705701454","data":"Celebrating the success of their latest event,  the President and the VP of Securing Smiles humbly agreed to give an interview, and here's what they have to say about Securing Smiles. <div>  <br><i class=\"medium-i\">Excerpts from the interview : <\/i><br>\n<br><b class=\"medium-b\">Firstly, tell us about yourselves. <\/b><br>\n<br><b class=\"medium-b\">President:<\/b>- I am Abdul Rahman, pursuing my degree in pharmacy from DSOP, Hyderabad.<br><b class=\"medium-b\">Vice President:<\/b>- Just a normal student who has seen different shades of life, i am a pharmacy student.<div><br><\/div><div><b class=\"medium-b\">Brief us on what Securing Smiles is actually about.<\/b><\/div><div><br><\/div><div><b class=\"medium-b\">President:-<\/b> As the name suggests, SS is the initiative we've taken to endeavour the lost happiness of people, and an effort to make them feel comfortable enough to live in this society without feeling left-out. The basic aim is to provide basic needs to those who're in genuine need.<\/div><div><b class=\"medium-b\">Vice President:-<\/b> We've seen people go through a lot of suffering, and have also experienced the bitterness of life, just like each one of you have been troubled at least once in your lifetime, and we now know, how mesmerizing it is to know that someone else has taken a step to understanding us, our troubles and pains, and is willing enough to help us overcome our problems in any situation. SS is just a physical form of helping people experience that happiness and ecstasy, and a try to lessen their burdens any way possible, to give them the smile that everybody deserves.<\/div><div><br><\/div><div><b class=\"medium-b\">Why the name 'Securing Smiles'?<\/b><\/div><div><b class=\"medium-b\"><br><\/b><\/div><div><b class=\"medium-b\">Vice President: -<\/b>A smile is the best treasure any person possess. So why not be a part of doing something to secure the best? <span style=\"letter-spacing: -0.003em;\">Thus securing smiles.<\/span><\/div><div><b class=\"medium-b\">President:-<\/b> With each effort we collectively put towards the betterment of the needy, we secure their smiles, giving them a reason to be genuinely happy when their expenses are cut down a bit. So, the name suits our efforts.<\/div><div><br><\/div><div><b class=\"medium-b\">So, what actually happened that triggered the idea of laying such an esteemed foundation for the sole benefit of humanity?<\/b><\/div><div><b class=\"medium-b\"><br><\/b><\/div><div><b class=\"medium-b\">President:-<\/b> I used to distribute food & snacks to the needy on my birthdays. On my last birthday, it just dawned on me that like me, there might be many others who have the same passion to do something for others, waiting for a link. So, SS was materialized.<\/div><div><b class=\"medium-b\">Vice President:-<\/b> You know, once you go out there and focus on others lives, you'll see that there are so many people who really need help. It's just human instinct I guess. <\/div><\/div><div><br><\/div><div><b class=\"medium-b\">Where do you find people who are genuinely needy? Because as far as we know, street beggars encouragement is a strict no-no for their own benefit.<\/b><\/div><div><b class=\"medium-b\"><br><\/b><\/div><div><b class=\"medium-b\">President:-<\/b> We do a survey at least once in two weeks, scanning areas & observing them check for their needs.<\/div><div><b class=\"medium-b\">Vice President:- <\/b>We personally go to different places and do a complete survey, like making a list of people residing at that place including no. of members per family, and how much help do they actually need. We observe them care<span style=\"letter-spacing: -0.003em;\">fully so that we don't miss out on anyone who actually needs help.<\/span><\/div><div><span style=\"letter-spacing: -0.003em;\"><br><\/span><\/div>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1506769378188","data":"59cf7a990a0f9"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1506777988060","data":"<b class=\"medium-b\">When did SS actually happen? <\/b><div><br><b class=\"medium-b\">Vice President:-<\/b> Sept 20th, 2016 marked the debut of SS wherein we distributed 500 kg of rice to 100 families, 5 kg per family. <br><b class=\"medium-b\">President:-<\/b> Yes, Technically, it was the first step we took to let people know what we actually plan to do with SS as a medium and to make them realize how we can reach out to people on a larger scale through this foundation.<\/div><div><br><\/div><div><b class=\"medium-b\">It has been a year now. And you've just succeeded in your latest event. How do you feel?<\/b><\/div><div><br><\/div><div><b class=\"medium-b\">President:-<\/b> That feeling cannot be described by a mere combination of the alphabets, it is something to be felt, seeing their shimmering eyes and smiles displaying immense gratitude and blessings, and so much respect, which only serves as a means of driving force pushing us forward to do more, and stay dedicated.<\/div><div><b class=\"medium-b\">Vice President:-<\/b>To be honest, there's still a lot we have to do. You know, when we help them, they bless us and the way they behave with us is so pure and out of the heart, it just pushes us to do better and keep going.<\/div><div><b class=\"medium-b\">President:-<\/b> We are progressing, but yet to be successful.<\/div><div><b class=\"medium-b\">Vice President:-<\/b> It's been the only year and to be successful, it takes time, teamwork, and mostly the determination to do something good. Our journey so far has been an eye-opener.<\/div><div><br><\/div><div><b class=\"medium-b\">So, share your success story with us. What'll events have you conducted so far?<\/b><\/div><div><br><\/div><div><b class=\"medium-b\">President:-<\/b>We've done four events so far. We started off with the distribution of rice to the poor, that was mentioned earlier. Our second event was the distribution of 160 blankets and medicines in slums and people on footpaths to tackle the cool winter season in Dec last year. <\/div><div><b class=\"medium-b\">Vice President:- <\/b> In the third event, We distributed 100 packets of biryani and fruits to the poor in the festive season of Ramzan this year, also donated 50 sarees and 25 suits to widows, and gave money to charity.<\/div><div><b class=\"medium-b\">President:-<\/b> Our fourth and the latest event was conducted on 28th Sept, wherein we distributed 1000 kg of rice and 100 kg of oil, salt, spices & pulses to around 100 families,  each receiving 10 kg of rice & 1 kg of spices & oil respectively to the <i class=\"medium-i\">Burma refugees<\/i> who migrated to Hyderabad in search of shelter.<\/div><div><br><\/div>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1506784236632","data":"59cfb4f4b703b"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1506784232847","data":"59cfb4fec1949"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1506784381034","data":"<b class=\"medium-b\">Please share with us the strategies you follow while planning for an event.<\/b><div><br><\/div><div><b class=\"medium-b\">President:- <\/b>We always plan for events a month prior to the scheduled time. Our team gets together for a discussion, proposing ideas that can be implemented for the next event. Then, a voting session will be conducted, and the idea that manages to get the maximum no. of votes is accepted.<\/div><div><b class=\"medium-b\">Vice President:-<\/b> Then we spread the word to whomever we can, so that people, if willing may lend a hand towards our cause. We always maintain transparency in our work- What you see, is what we do!<\/div><div><b class=\"medium-b\">President:-<\/b> We don't force people to join us. I always say-Whatever you guys have to offer is accepted by us. But your intention should be clear.<i class=\"medium-i\"> Dil se do jo bhi do. <\/i>Because we would love to expand our reach as long as the poor are being benefited.<\/div><div><br><\/div><div><b class=\"medium-b\">What changes would you want the world to experience through SS?<\/b><\/div><div><br><\/div><div><b class=\"medium-b\">President:-<\/b> Transparency, loyalty and dedication is something the world can always expect from us. Through SS, we plan to create a benchmark and show the world that unity and gentle hearts can alone be capable of making our country free from slums and needy.<i class=\"medium-i\"> Log badhenge, tabhi toh desh badhega !<\/i><\/div><div><i class=\"medium-i\"><br><\/i><\/div><div><b class=\"medium-b\">What are your future plans for SS?<\/b><\/div><div><br><\/div><div><b class=\"medium-b\">Vice President:-<\/b> We haven't concluded as to what would be focusing on for our next event, but we've a list of ideas to be implemented soon in the future. Our plan is to widen the horizon and spread the word so that anyone who wants to help the needy can happily be a part of SS.<\/div><div><b class=\"medium-b\">President:-<\/b> We're planning to help children get educated, and help with the marriages of poor people who can't afford the minimum expenses.<\/div><div><br><\/div><div><b class=\"medium-b\">Your logo depicts the essence of peace & happiness. Who designed it for you?<\/b><\/div><div><br><\/div><div><b class=\"medium-b\">Vice President:- <\/b>One of our team member, Khaja Uzair. He handles all the creative work of SS.  We wanted to display what we all are capable of & how we humans can be a part of doing something good through our logo.<\/div><div><i class=\"medium-i\"><br><\/i><\/div><div><b class=\"medium-b\">So, How can people who are willing to help, contact you?<\/b><\/div><div><br><\/div><div><b class=\"medium-b\">President:- <\/b>We have our official page on Facebook and Instagram, which goes by the name @securingsmiles. Find us there.<\/div><div><br><\/div><div><b class=\"medium-b\">Okay. So, one last question. Anything you would like to tell our readers?<\/b><\/div><div><br><\/div><div><b class=\"medium-b\">President:-<\/b> Be thankful to God for whatever you are and with whatever you have today. Because not everybody is as blessed as you are. And make sure that part of your earnings go to the needy because we rise by lifting others. And do help us in expanding SS.<\/div><div><b class=\"medium-b\">Vice President:-<\/b> I would tell people to believe in themselves first and be the medium for others to feel joy over your petty gestures to show them how much you care about them. We've always wanted to do something for our loved ones right? And all humans belong to the same family. We all wish to live in a happy and better world so why not start working on it? So, keep smiling & make sure you Secure Smiles!<\/div><div><br><\/div><div>With this, they signed out.<\/div><div>This is really inspiring for the SS team to pour their souls out to make people happy. All the best for your good work, and may SS see many more successful events.<\/div><div>If willing to help SS with their good work, feel free to contact them through their official social accounts.<\/div>"}]

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