Smile Always
K. Sudhamanudu
President & CEO
Leads the foundation's efforts to transform the lives of children living in rural and urban poverty across India through better education, health and development.
About us · Est. 2005
Hope, dignity, justice & peace.
Our vision: vulnerable children, their families and communities developed towards a wholesome future filled with hope, dignity, justice and peace. Since 2005, that is exactly what we've worked for — every single day.
Our story
From 300 children to 200,000 lives
Founded in 2005, Smile Always Foundation began by providing food, shelter, education and care to 300 orphan and underprivileged children. Today, we have grown into a trusted non-profit that has transformed the lives of more than 200,000 people through child care, education, clean water, healthcare, women’s empowerment, livelihoods and disaster relief across Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.
Driven by compassion and community partnerships, we are committed to creating lasting change by empowering children, strengthening families and building resilient communities.
What we stand for
Our core values
01
Love & Justice
Every program starts with empathy — and a conviction that every child deserves fairness, care and a future.
02
Integrity
We do what we say. Our word to donors, partners and communities is our most valuable asset.
03
Child Rights
Children's safety, education and voice come first — protected by child-safe protocols across all our work.
04
Gender Equality
From self-help groups to leadership training, we invest in women as equal drivers of community change.
05
Transparency
88% of funds go directly to programs, verified by independent audits and open financial reporting.
06
Sustainable Development
We build for the long term — community-owned wells, savings groups and skills that outlast any single project.
Our journey
Twenty years of showing up
2005
The foundation is born
Established in Hyderabad, beginning with food, shelter and education for 300 underprivileged children across Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.
2006
Disability services begin
Wheelchairs provided to 100 individuals with disabilities, opening a new chapter of healthcare support.
2010
Three children's homes open
Residential care expands — today 85 children live, learn and grow across our three children's homes.
2012
Water & disaster relief at scale
143 bore wells installed, and fire and flood relief reaches more than 3,500 people.
2018
Leprosy support program
Dedicated care and support extended to 150 individuals affected by leprosy.
2020
COVID-19 response
Relief reaches 10,000+ people — 5,350+ ration kits distributed, 20 oxygen concentrators supplied and 10 hospitals strengthened.
2023
Rebuilding Communities After Floods
Provided emergency shelter, utensils, hygiene supplies, and dry rations to 180 tribal families in Mulugu District while continuing educational sponsorship, nutrition support, and residential child care programmes.
2024
Expanding Relief & Community Development
Responded to floods and summer food insecurity by supporting 1,780 families with emergency food, shelter, hygiene supplies, and dry ration kits through partnerships and community initiatives. Continued educational support for 590 children, regular nutrition for 504 children, and assistance to leprosy-affected families.
2025
Growing Humanitarian Reach
Expanded flood relief and humanitarian assistance across Telangana, supporting vulnerable communities through school kits, shelter materials, hygiene supplies, emergency food assistance and over 1,000 families affected by disasters. Strengthened village development programmes, women's savings groups, and livelihood opportunities.
2026
Twenty Years of Transforming Lives
Celebrating 20 years of service, Smile Always Foundation has directly and indirectly touched the lives of over 200,000 individuals across India. Today, the Foundation provides a safe home, education, healthcare, nutrition, and holistic care to 85 orphaned and vulnerable children in its residential children's homes; sponsors the education of 590 children from underserved communities; provides regular nutrition to 504 children; has installed 143 bore wells, providing access to safe drinking water for 137,000+ people; supports 150 leprosy-affected families; empowers 600+ rural families across 20 villages; strengthens 50 women's savings groups with 500 members; and supports 100 families through income-generating activities. Through its emergency response programmes, the Foundation has also provided disaster relief to 10,551+ families, delivering food, shelter, hygiene kits, school supplies, and other essential assistance to communities affected by floods, fires, pandemics, and other crises across Telangana and Andhra Pradesh..
Leadership
The people behind the smiles
T. Samuel Jayapaul
Vice President
On-site expert in community development, serving since 2021. Active with the Baptist Church, Markapur, and Gideons International for 25 years.
G. Raj Kumar
General Secretary
Specializes in child sponsorship since 2021. Former Secretary and School Correspondent at Centenary Baptist Church, Secunderabad, and Board member of the YMCAs of Greater Hyderabad.
Dr. Silas Paul
Director — Programs
Leads our community programs across children's education, healthcare access, child welfare and community transformation. Ph.D. in Botany with 30 years of community development experience.
Niranjani
Administrator
Coordinates and supervises all major vendor relationships supporting the office. Joined in 2009 after working with Aksharabhyasa.
Yahweh
Manager – Operations
Oversees the Foundation’s operations and programs. A Computer Science Engineer, he leads digital communications, content creation, promotions and fundraising initiatives to expand the Foundation’s reach and impact.
12A & 80G Registered
FCRA Certified
GuideStar India Transparency Key
CAF America Grant Eligible
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Be part of the next twenty years.
Whether you give, volunteer or partner with us — you become part of a story that has already changed 200,000 lives.