Smile Train India Launches 'Smile Walls' Across India
Smile Train India launches Smile Walls across India to spread awareness about cleft care and celebrate joy on World Smile Day.
In a heartwarming celebration of joy and awareness, Smile Train India, the world’s largest cleft-focused organization, marked World Smile Day by launching interactive 'Smile Walls' in communities throughout the country. The initiative aimed to foster connection and raise vital awareness regarding cleft conditions and the specialized care available to those affected.
Spreading Joy and Awareness Through Smile Walls
The campaign invited patients, families, healthcare teams, and visitors at partner hospital locations to participate in a collective expression of happiness. Through these Smile Walls, individuals were encouraged to contribute drawings or messages detailing the specific people and moments that bring them joy. This simple yet powerful act was designed to use the universal language of a smile to build community kindness and highlight the importance of cleft care.
The festivities were not limited to hospital premises. In Delhi, the organization introduced a unique Smile Wall on Wheels—a mobile installation designed to reach diverse populations. This mobile unit traveled through North, South, and Central Delhi, making stops at high-traffic areas such as Delhi University's North Campus and various popular local markets.
Reaching Schools and Public Spaces
By taking the initiative into schools and public hubs, Smile Train India sought to engage both educators and children in a meaningful conversation. The mobile wall serves a dual purpose: it provides a platform for public expression and acts as an educational tool, informing citizens about where families affected by cleft conditions can access necessary support.
“World Smile Day gives us a wonderful reason to bring people together,” said Mamta Carroll, Senior Vice President and Regional Director for Asia at Smile Train. “Across India, our partners are creating spaces where families and communities can share moments of happiness while learning more about cleft care. With Smile Wall on Wheels in Delhi, we are taking that conversation into schools and everyday public spaces, so that more people know support is available for children born with clefts.”
A Nationwide Movement for Cleft Care
This year's nationwide celebration builds upon the success of last year's initiative, which similarly used the question, "What makes you smile?" to unite hospitals, schools, and local communities. The campaign serves as a reminder of the transformative power of cleft care and the community's role in supporting affected families.
For families in India seeking information or assistance regarding cleft care, Smile Train India provides a dedicated toll-free helpline at 1800 103 8301.