About Us

Our Story

A Bridge of Hope Since 2010

Smile Bridge Foundation was born from a simple belief: every child deserves the chance to smile, learn, and dream without limits.

Founded by Dr. Amina Reyes after witnessing the devastating effects of poverty on children, our organization began with a single after-school classroom in Austin, Texas. Today, we operate in over 120 communities across 15 countries, reaching more than 25,000 children annually.

  • Education Access For Every Child
  • Healthcare & Nutrition Programs
  • Child Protection & Safety
  • Emergency Relief Worldwide
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We help people create lasting change in the world.
Our Journey

Milestones & History

2010

Smile Bridge Foundation founded with our first education center in Austin, Texas, serving 50 children.

2013

Expanded healthcare programs with mobile clinics, reaching 2,000 children in rural areas.

2016

Launched international operations in Kenya, India, and Bangladesh with community-led programs.

2019

Introduced emergency relief division, responding to natural disasters within 72 hours.

2022

Reached milestone of 20,000 children served annually across 100+ communities worldwide.

2025

Celebrating 15 years of impact with 25,000+ children helped and 500+ active volunteers globally.

What Drives Us

Our Core Values

Compassion

We lead with empathy, treating every child and community member with dignity and respect.

Integrity

Transparency and accountability guide every decision, donation, and program we deliver.

Innovation

We continuously improve our approaches to maximize impact and reach more children efficiently.

Collaboration

We partner with communities, governments, and organizations to create sustainable change together.

Dr. Ahmed Khan

Dr. Ahmed Khan

Founder & CEO
A Message from Our Founder

Leading with Purpose

"When I started Smile Bridge Foundation, I envisioned a world where no child would be left behind because of poverty, geography, or circumstance."

Over the past 15 years, that vision has grown into a global movement powered by compassionate donors, dedicated volunteers, and resilient communities. Every smile we see on a child's face reminds us why this work matters.

I invite you to join us — whether through donating, volunteering, or spreading the word — in building bridges of hope that last a lifetime.