Smie Foundation

Smie Foundation is located in Karnagarh, over in the Salboni area of Paschim Mednipur. It’s a place with a lot of history, but our day-to-day is pretty modern and practical. We are way out in Midnapore, about 721129 if you’re looking at the pin code. Working in Salboni means we are close to the ground and the people who actually live in these villages. Our office is in a building that has been around for a while. It’s nothing special to look at, just a place with a roof and some desks. We spend a lot of our time traveling between Karnagarh and the nearby towns. The roads aren't always great, especially after a big storm, but we manage to get where we need to go. We don't have a big team of experts; we just have a few dedicated people who grew up around here and want to see things improve. Some days we spend the whole afternoon just listening to people’s problems and trying to find a simple way to help. It’s not always easy and we make mistakes sometimes, but we are honest about it. We don't use big words or try to act like we know everything. We are just part of the community, trying to do our bit. It’s a long way from the city, and we really like it that way.