"Sustainability, social equality and the environment are now business problems. And corporate leaders can't depend on governments to solve them..."
-Peter Senge
Inspired by Senge's philosophy, a group of young corporate professionals came together in 2002 to set up Smile Foundation to work with grassroots initiatives for effecting positive changes in the lives of underprivileged children, their families and communities.
- Ngo status at the UNO
Information about the UN resolution on arrangements for consultation and the different categories of formal NGO status at the UN.
- List of Accredied NGOs
In September 2010 there were 3382 NGOs in consultative status with the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) in three different categories: General, Special and Roster.
- Partners,Non-Govt Organisation and UN System
Information about the UN resolution on arrangements for consultation and the different categories of formal NGO status at the UN.