Based on a deep understanding of the Indian development sector, we have distilled five priority areas, and created solutions that go beyond short-term charity. These areas of focus encompass the most pressing social problems of our communities and the solutions are designed to address their root causes.
Helping children and young people realize their full potential.
With 315 million students in different states and languages, the landscape of education in India is massive and complex. The solutions lie in interventions across various stages in the life cycle of a student, systematically finding and fixing gaps through an evidence-based methodology.
Improving health and wellbeing for all.
Lack of awareness and access to affordable, timely and quality healthcare are life-threatening barriers for our urban and rural poor. While government efforts focus on building large-scale health infrastructure, there remains a critical need to strengthen the last mile – where knowledge, access, and trust converge. When empowered with knowledge of conditions, prevention methods, symptoms, and remedies, families can promptly safeguard themselves and seek professional help.
Creating a stronger financial future for all.
In India, financial insecurity continues to trap millions in cycles of poverty, driven by limited access to formal financial systems, lack of job-ready skills, and low awareness of social protection measures. Many individuals, especially from underserved communities, struggle to secure stable livelihoods or safeguard their earnings.
Addressing urgent needs today for a better tomorrow.
United Way Mumbai’s community resiliency interventions focus around enabling vulnerable populations to better withstand and recover from challenges – be it accidents, disasters, or systemic risks. We work to build safer communities through sustained efforts in road safety education and first responder training, especially among youth. In times of crisis, we mobilize support for immediate disaster response and long-term recovery, ensuring rebuilt infrastructure is safer and more inclusive.
Conserving natural resources and building a sustainable future.
India’s environmental challenges are urgent and complex, from air and water pollution to biodiversity loss and the accelerating impacts of climate change. The country’s low rank on the global Environment Performance Index underscores the need for collective, sustained efforts to restore ecological balance.
