SMART INDIA CHARITABLE TRUST (SICT) has made a considerable shift in its programming approach for an emerging country like India, Children are the future of a nation. development of underprivileged children holds the key to the progress of the nation itself, and their education is the cornerstone of this progress. But education for children cannot be achieved without ensuring the welfare of the family – a child can go to school regularly only when the family, particularly the mother is healthy and empowered; the family has decent livelihood opportunities and a steady income. We realizing this, beginning in the corridors of education, has adopted a lifecycle approach with intensive programmes focused on family health, livelihood and community engagement through women empowerment, which addresses the needs of less privileged children, their families and the larger community.

SICT focuses on developing the potential of women and girls to drive long lasting equitable changes. We strategically emphasise on promoting quality healthcare, inclusive education, gender equitable and sustainable livelihood opportunities and disaster relief and preparedness. SICT has evolved into a rights-based organisation in order to address underlying causes of poverty. Our focus is explicitly on the well-being, social position and rights of women and girls from marginalised communities.

As we move ahead our key programming approach will continue to include social analysis and action, gender transformative value chain approaches, leadership and life skills strengthening, building capacities and leadership roles at multiple levels, advocacy on national and international platforms and facilitating links and dialogues between public, private and civil society.