Our Smile Partners
Making India smile is a movement, and it’s powered by incredible partnerships. To create real change across oral health, education, water security, financial inclusion, and environmental care, we join hands with the best. From grassroots changemakers to visionary leaders, our collaborators are the ones turning our bright intentions into lasting, community-wide impact. Hear directly from the voices on the ground. Here is what our Smile Partners have to say.
We believe that the most enduring social progress occurs when a community takes collective ownership of its well-being. Our partnership with Colgate-Palmolive on the Bright Smiles, Bright Futures® (BSBF) program is a powerful embodiment of this philosophy. By bridging the gap for the most underserved, we are ensuring that the journey towards a healthier, more resilient India is inclusive, sustainable, and driven from the ground up.
Namita Chhetri
CEO, Social Network India
By professionalizing waste management across the diverse landscapes of India and to the industrial corridors of Himachal Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh and Gujarat, we are giving dignity of work to our Safai Saathis, diverting significant carbon emissions and reclaiming waste as a secondary resource. Together, we are engineering a cleaner, healthier, and more equitable future for everyone.
Sandeep Patel
Trustee, Nepra Foundation
As water availability and access improves, women are reclaiming time, building livelihoods, and steadily emerging as compassionate and confident leaders within their communities. With Colgate's continued support, this momentum holds the promise of shaping a more inclusive and self-sustaining India.
Aarti Shah
Deputy Director, Seva Mandir
Our partnership with Colgate-Palmolive India has built a robust bridge between citizens and their entitled benefits over the last three years. By facilitating access to government welfare schemes, we are ensuring that the most underserved communities participate confidently in India's digital-first growth story.
Deepika Mallick Arora
Vice President - Growth, Haqdarshak
Our partnerships aim to go beyond simple programs, fostering systemic change. A key example is Colgate Bright Smiles, Bright Futures® initiative, which focuses on integrating preventive health education and partnering for oral healthcare within public systems. This approach not only strengthens institutions but also ensures that healthy habits are established from an early age.
Lakshana Asthana
Founding Partner, Tarq Foundation
Through the Financial and Digital Literacy Program in Mumbai, supported by Colgate-Palmolive, I have witnessed how women and persons with disabilities are not just learning skills but transforming their lives. We are truly happy when women leverage the benefits of government schemes generated through this program, because that is where empowerment translates into real impact.
Supriya Chavan
Regional Manager, NIIT Foundation
Partnering on this scholarship and mentorship program has allowed us to play a critical role in the success of deserving students. Witnessing the tangible success of our scholars remains the primary benchmark for the program's success. We value the opportunity to help shape the future of oral healthcare in India.
Vineet Kanak
Program Manager Operations,
Buddy4Study India Foundation
The strength of the Colgate Bright Smiles, Bright Futures® program lies in its community-centric approach. Through Jan Bhagidari, we have worked to integrate oral health education into the local frameworks that children interact with every day. Moving beyond simple outreach, the program focuses on institutionalizing health habits across metros and remote villages alike.