Crafting Sustainability: The Banana Project at Happy Faces Foundation In the green villages of Gujarat, like Dharsimel, Maninageshwar, and Karnali, big banana farms grow lots of bananas. After we eat the bananas, the strong stems of the plants are usually not used and left to become waste. But at Happy Faces Foundation, we do something different – we…
Reeta Bhagat Our Founder : The Heart Behind Happy Faces Foundation, Spreading Smiles. During her inspiring journey of supporting causes, leading education initiatives, and empowering women, our founder, Reeta Bhagat, encountered a significant turning point. While caring for her bed-ridden mother-in-law during a challenging period, she met numerous women who worked as house helps and nurses, struggling to…
Providing Livelihood to Artisans: Empowering Lives through Happy Faces Foundation In a world where finding work can be tough, we, at Happy Faces Foundation (HFF), are proud to make a significant impact by helping artisans earn a living. With a strong focus on women’s empowerment and sustainable practices, we are transforming lives and creating positive change in our…
Bringing Joy and Empowering Women: The Remarkable Journey of Happy Faces Foundation Welcome to the Happy Faces Foundation, where our mission revolves around improving the lives of women in Gujarat, whether they reside in bustling cities like Ahmedabad or quaint villages. We invite you to embark on a journey into the heart of our cause and explore the profound…
Bonsai Bonanza, Mumbai ~ #HFFArchives | February 2020 Exhibitions are our most treasured chance to be out in a new world, indulging in human interaction. They give a sense of fulfillment to our artisans and also help them gain confidence in their work. We exhibited our handmade products at the Bonsai Bonanza held at Jamnabai Narsee School,…
Visual Arts at Abhivyakti ~ #HFFArchives | May 2019 Pramila (an FM at the textile department at National Institute of Design) engaged with the artisans at Happy Faces Foundation to co-create the installation “Minute Mould” at Abhivyakti. Abhiyakti is an arts initiative curated for the city. It is about bringing together a variety of performing and visual…
Two decades ago, when my mother in law was bed ridden, diagnosed with an acute illness, I was looking for a lady caretaker who can look after her. In her 4 year long illness, many deprived women caretakers worked at our home. They used to share their financial, physical and emotional concerns with me as a family member. Such incidents…
