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UNITED WAY MUMBAI

  9869032389
  www.unitedwaymumbai.org
  sanaa@unitedwaymumbai.org

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We invite you to support our mission to uplift marginalized communities through impactful, initiatives. Your contributions will directly fund:

Let's READ: Establishing mini-libraries, gifting book sets, and conducting reading sessions to nurture a love for reading among underprivileged children.

Poshan: Addressing malnutrition by identifying undernourished children, providing nutrition and medical support, implementing community-based interventions, and building local capacities for long-term impact.

Maternal Health: Supporting women during pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum through health check-ups, health kits, and awareness sessions to ensure healthier mothers and babies.

Saksham: Empowering women with financial literacy, skills training, and entrepreneurship support for economic independence.

Solar Electrification: Providing solar lighting to homes, schools, and anganwadis to improve education, safety, and quality of life in low income communities

Jal Sanjivani: Distributing water wheels to reduce physical strain and improve access to clean water in drought-prone communities.

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Fund Utilization in 2025

Total funds raised in 2025 - INR 47409382
Project NameLet’s READ
Amount Utilized (INR)3407000
Project DescriptionLet’s Read aims to foster a love for reading among underprivileged children by providing access to quality books and nurturing a love for reading.
Locations Maharashtra (MH)
CausesEducation & youth opportunity
Beneficiary GroupChildren
Beneficiary DescriptionChildren from low-income communities, primarily in the age group of 6 to 14 years.
ImpactThe Let’s Read initiative has made a meaningful impact in fostering reading habits and improving literacy among children from underserved communities. Through the funds raised at TMM 2025, the project has achieved the following:
• 2,661 book sets provided to children, enhancing access to diverse and age-appropriate reading material.
• 66 Mini Library bags distributed across schools.
• 58 storytelling and assisted reading sessions conducted, sparking imagination, improving comprehension, and building confidence among young readers.
Activities Conducted
NoActivity / Item / BeneficiariesQuantity / Number, if applicable
1 Book sets 2661
2 Mini Library bags 66
3 Story telling / assisted reading sessions 58
Project NameAnkur
Amount Utilized (INR)600000
Project DescriptionAnkur supports early childhood care by strengthening Anganwadi centers to provide safe, stimulating, and nurturing environments.
Locations Maharashtra (MH)
CausesEducation & youth opportunity
Beneficiary GroupChildren
Beneficiary DescriptionChildren aged 0–6 years from low-income communities, along with their parents and caregivers.
ImpactThe Ankur project has positively impacted early childhood development by improving learning environments and parental engagement at Anganwadi centers:
• 188 children benefited from enhanced early learning infrastructure and resources.
• 400 parents engaged through awareness sessions on nutrition, hygiene, and early childhood care.
These efforts have contributed to better developmental outcomes, increased school readiness, and improved health and hygiene practices at home.
Activities Conducted
NoActivity / Item / BeneficiariesQuantity / Number, if applicable
1 Children 188
2 Parents 400
Project NameHealth Camps
Amount Utilized (INR)956000
Project DescriptionHealth camps are an effective way to provide essential healthcare services to a large number of individuals. They help in reducing out-of-pocket expenditures on health, provide timely diagnoses and referrals and improve overall health outcomes for individuals who lack access to regular healthcare services.
Locations Karnataka (KA), Tamil Nadu (TN), Uttar Pradesh (UP), Gujarat (GJ)
CausesHealthy Community
Beneficiary GroupWomen,Elderly,Persons with Disabilities,Tribal community
Beneficiary DescriptionThe project reached individuals from underserved and low-income urban communities across 5 locations. Beneficiaries included adults and senior citizens, with equal participation from men and women, as well as vulnerable groups such as persons with disabilities and tribal communities.
Impact• A total of 7,826 direct beneficiaries received health screenings and consultations.
• 29,662 indirect beneficiaries reached through mobilization, awareness campaigns, and educational outreach.
• Early detection of non-communicable diseases such as hypertension and diabetes enabled timely referrals.
• Enhanced community awareness of preventive healthcare practices.
• Inclusive outreach ensured participation from tribal populations, persons with disabilities, daily wage laborers, and other marginalized groups.
Activities Conducted
NoActivity / Item / BeneficiariesQuantity / Number, if applicable
1 Community Health Camps conducted 25
2 Locations 5
Project NamePoshan
Amount Utilized (INR)4448800
Project DescriptionPoshan addresses malnutrition among children by improving nutritional status and creating awareness through community based interventions.
Locations Maharashtra (MH)
CausesHealthy Community
Beneficiary GroupChildren,Women
Beneficiary DescriptionThe primary beneficiaries are children, lactating mothers, and pregnant women from low-income communities, in rural areas of Karjat Block.
ImpactThe project has improved early identification of incidences of malnutrition, enhanced caregiver awareness on nutrition and hygiene, and contributed to better health outcomes through community-based interventions.
• Implemented across 45 villages in Karjat Block.
• Reached 2,250 children in total, of whom 1,110 were identified as malnourished.
• All 1,110 malnourished children received targeted nutritional interventions and support.
• Among them, 106 children were classified as severely malnourished, who received intensive care and follow-up.
• 83.7% of pregnant women were registered in their first trimester, enabling timely antenatal care.
• 90.65% of children were born with a healthy birth weight (2.5 kg or more).
• 96.1% of infants received complete immunization by 6 months, reducing risk of preventable diseases.
Activities Conducted
NoActivity / Item / BeneficiariesQuantity / Number, if applicable
1 No. of home visits to malnourished children 491
2 No. of home visits to pregnant women 451
3 No. of home visits to lactating mothers 502
4 No. of community members attending the meetings 783
Project NameSaksham
Amount Utilized (INR)8291000
Project DescriptionThe Saksham project equips women with toolkits which help them kick start or grow their business.
Locations Maharashtra (MH)
CausesFinancial security
Beneficiary GroupWomen
Beneficiary DescriptionWomen from low-income communities.
ImpactA total of 356 women were supported under the Saksham initiative, receiving entrepreneurship training and being equipped with Saksham kits tailored to their chosen livelihood activities. 100% of the women trained successfully completed the programme, enhancing their skills, confidence, and readiness to pursue sustainable income-generating opportunities.
Activities Conducted
NoActivity / Item / BeneficiariesQuantity / Number, if applicable
1 Saksham Toolkits 356
Project NameTwo Wheels One Life
Amount Utilized (INR)1825000
Project DescriptionThis road safety programme aims to reduce two-wheeler accidents by promoting safe riding practices.
Locations Maharashtra (MH)
CausesClimate action and Community resiliency > Road safety
Beneficiary GroupOthers
Beneficiary DescriptionThe beneficiaries are two-wheeler riders and license applicants, primarily comprising youth and college students.
ImpactThe Two Wheels One Life initiative significantly advanced road safety awareness among young riders and new license applicants in Mumbai.
• 6,587 license applicants at the Andheri RTO were trained on safe riding practices and road safety norms.
• 2,296 college students received training in defensive riding techniques, equipping them with skills to prevent accidents.
Activities Conducted
NoActivity / Item / BeneficiariesQuantity / Number, if applicable
1 No. of Road Safety Clubs created 3
Project NameAfforestation
Amount Utilized (INR)1825000
Project DescriptionThe Afforestation project promotes ecological restoration and environmental sustainability through tree plantation drives.
Locations Maharashtra (MH)
CausesClimate action and Community resiliency
Beneficiary GroupChildren,Women,Elderly,LGBTQAI,Persons with Disabilities,Tribal community,Others
Beneficiary DescriptionDirect beneficiaries are families living in nearby housing societies who now have access to a greener, healthier environment. Indirect beneficiaries include over 500 students, citizens, and daily passersby who visit or experience the improved space.
ImpactA 2,900 sq. mt. garden plot in the centre of Thane city was developed into a biodiversity zone, helping to improve the green cover and ecological balance in an urban setting.
A total of 71 plant species were planted, including:
• 30 medicinal plants
• 12 butterfly-attracting species
• 11 types of flowering plants
• 18 species for dense plantation
This space now supports local biodiversity and serves as a natural, educational, and recreational area for the community.
Activities Conducted
NoActivity / Item / BeneficiariesQuantity / Number, if applicable
1 Total area greened 1311.43 sq. mt.
2 Total species planted 71
3 Faunal diversity nurtured 32
Project NameFarm Ponds and Fisheries
Amount Utilized (INR)1825000
Project DescriptionFarm ponds are small tank or reservoir-like constructions which are constructed to store surface runoff generated from the catchment area. They are effective water harvesting structures with the water collected ensuring greater access to water for farm needs such as the supply of water for protective irrigation, fish production, etc.
Locations Maharashtra (MH)
CausesClimate action and Community resiliency
Beneficiary GroupOthers
Beneficiary DescriptionFarmers from low income rural communities
ImpactThe project involved the excavation of farm ponds (20x20x3 m), installation of HDPE liners, and fencing, along with the distribution of fish seeds and training sessions for farmers.
Key outcomes include:
1. Extended water availability for second and third cycles of protective irrigation.
2. Crop productivity increased by 35–50%, due to reliable access to water.
3. Household income rose by 25–35%, through integrated fishery and farming practices.
4. Reduced risk of crop failure, enhancing resilience against irregular rainfall and water scarcity.
Activities Conducted
NoActivity / Item / BeneficiariesQuantity / Number, if applicable
1 Water conserved 1460000 liters
Project NameMicro Irrigation
Amount Utilized (INR)5475000
Project DescriptionJal Sanjivani is an integrated watershed development programme that aims to provide sustainable solutions for drought-affected agrarian communities. In drought-prone areas, installing appropriate irrigation systems can greatly benefit farmers who are currently able to grow only one crop in the monsoon season. Consequently, the low agricultural produce and minimal incomes force them to migrate for sustenance or incur heavy financial losses.
Therefore, we propose to support small and marginal farmers in these drought-prone regions with micro irrigation inputs. These inputs will help increase their yield and provide a sustainable solution for the farmers. This will also encourage judicious use of water and protective irrigation during the Rabi and summer seasons.
Locations Maharashtra (MH)
CausesClimate action and Community resiliency
Beneficiary GroupOthers
Beneficiary DescriptionFarmers from low income rural communities
ImpactThe project focused on improving access to efficient irrigation systems and enhancing water management practices for farmers.
Key projected outcomes include:
• Increased awareness among farmers on water management, the water cycle, and proper use and maintenance of sprinkler systems.
• Income enhancement of 30–40%, driven by improved irrigation and crop yield.
• Year-round cultivation enabled by consistent water availability.
• Improved agricultural output among women farmers, contributing to gender-inclusive growth.
• Socio-economic upliftment of marginalized farming households, helping move them above the poverty line.
Activities Conducted
NoActivity / Item / BeneficiariesQuantity / Number, if applicable
1 No. of farmers benefitted 323
2 Total farmland brought under optimum irrigation 323 acres
Project NameWetland Conservation
Amount Utilized (INR)600000
Project DescriptionThe Wetland Conservation project restores critical wetland ecosystems to preserve biodiversity and regulate local climates.
Locations Maharashtra (MH)
CausesClimate action and Community resiliency
Beneficiary GroupOthers
Beneficiary DescriptionUnder resourced community living near the project area.
ImpactAs part of the Wetland Conservation project, a total of 3,592 kg of non-biodegradable waste was removed from the mangrove ecosystem, helping to protect it from long-term damage caused by microplastics and harmful chemicals. This waste was carefully segregated and sent to a material recovery facility, with 1,611 kg successfully diverted from landfills for upcycling and co-processing, reinforcing sustainable waste management practices.
Additionally, 13 benches made from recycled materials were installed for public use. These benches serve not only a practical purpose for the nearby community but also stand as a symbol of sustainability, demonstrating how waste can be transformed into useful resources through recycling and circular economy practices.
Activities Conducted
NoActivity / Item / BeneficiariesQuantity / Number, if applicable
1 Awareness sessions 2
2 Benches made up of recycled plastic 13
Project NameJal Sanjivani
Amount Utilized (INR)1835500
Project DescriptionJal Sanjivani improves water security by conserving and rejuvenating local water bodies and promoting responsible water use.
Locations Maharashtra (MH)
CausesClimate action and Community resiliency
Beneficiary GroupOthers
Beneficiary DescriptionFarmers from low income rural communities
ImpactThe Jal Sanjivani project, through the rejuvenation of existing soil and water conservation structures and construction of new gabions and earthen bunds, created an additional water storage capacity of approximately 12,150 cubic meters. It is estimated that nearly 10 times this volume will recharge the groundwater table.
As a result, water availability in Ambherpada village will extend by around 2 months, directly benefiting 110 households. More than 200 community members have also been trained and sensitized on efficient water use and conservation practices, strengthening long-term sustainability.
Activities Conducted
NoActivity / Item / BeneficiariesQuantity / Number, if applicable
1 Total land expected to come under cultivation 18 acres
Project NameCommunity Development Projects and Capacity Building
Amount Utilized (INR)16321082
Project DescriptionCommunity Development Projects and Capacity Building
Locations Maharashtra (MH)
CausesHealthy Community ,Education & youth opportunity ,Financial security ,Climate action and Community resiliency
Beneficiary GroupOthers
Beneficiary DescriptionIndividuals from low income communities
ImpactCommunity Development Projects and Capacity Building
Activities Conducted
NoActivity / Item / BeneficiariesQuantity / Number, if applicable
1 N/A N/A

Fund Utilization in 2024

Total funds raised in 2024 - INR 42270110
Project NameLet's READ
Amount Utilized (INR)8623025
Project DescriptionLet's READ promotes reading among children from marginalized communities by ensuring access to well written, beautifully illustrated and culturally relevant books. The books are selected in keeping with the children’s ages, language competencies and reading abilities. They are sourced from largely Indian publishers, are multilingual and based on reading assessments of the children.

The following key interventions are undertaken as part of the project:
• Setting up mini libraries comprising 130 books
• Gifting book sets comprising 5 books each
• Conducting story telling sessions
• Training teachers and NGO staff on making reading joyful for children
LocationsMumbai suburban > Maharashtra (MH)
CausesEducation > Promoting reading
Beneficiary GroupChildren
Beneficiary DescriptionUnited Way Mumbai’s Let’s READ programme aims to address this problem and promote reading among young children from marginalised communities. Aligned with the National Education Policy (2020), the programme believes in creating a culture of reading by improving access to books in local languages, varied genres and reading levels. The programme has promoted reading among 60,000 children from low-income and underserved communities.
ImpactSince its inception in 2017, Let’s READ has improved access to reading for 60,000 children from underserved communities. As part of the programme, 86,800+ book sets have been gifted, 900+ mini libraries have been set up, 750+ story telling sessions have been conducted with children, impacting 294 schools in India.
Activities Conducted
NoActivity / Item / BeneficiariesQuantity / Number, if applicable
1 Setting up mini libraries comprising 130 books 900
2 Gifting book sets comprising 5 books each 86,800
3 Conducting storytelling sessions 750
Project NameJal Sanjivani
Amount Utilized (INR)11299000
Project DescriptionJal Sanjivani is an integrated watershed development programme that aims to provide sustainable solutions for drought-affected agrarian communities. The interventions result in protection and an increase in surface and groundwater, agricultural efficiency, the creation of alternate livelihoods, and sustainable agricultural practices.

The following interventions are undertaken as part of this project:
• Construction of soil and water conservation structures
• Productivity enhancement techniques include micro irrigation
• Setting up rainwater harvesting structures in public buildings and schools in urban areas
LocationsRaigad > Maharashtra (MH),Mumbai suburban > Maharashtra (MH)
CausesEnvironment > Water Conservation,Environment > Watershed management
Beneficiary GroupChildren,Women,Others
Beneficiary DescriptionIn keeping with the goal and spirit of this project, farmers, women, youth, children and teachers from the community and schools will be involved in the implementation. Their voice and participation will play a key role in shaping the structure of the project for the agrarian communities as well as in schools.
ImpactOur Integrated Watershed management interventions have been implemented in villages in Damoh, Madhya Pradesh, Solapur, Pune, Dharashiv (Osmanabad) and Raigad, Maharashtra impacting a population of about 35,000+ individuals living in the area. Our work also extends in Rajasthan and Telangana. Over the past 4 years, the project has created the following impact by the project:
• 1645 watershed structures created and over 50 have been maintained
• 58,887.27 acres of land impacted through conservation efforts
• 18 hectares of uncultivable land converted into cultivable land
• The area of irrigation increased by 3150.48 hectares
• 5704.3 hectares of land brought under climate-resilient agriculture
• 200% increase in annual income of farmers
• Average input cost was reduced by 60% and average output increased by 83%
• Third crop was cultivated for the first time on 4464 hectares impacting approximately 65% of the farmers
• 100% of farmers who used to take one crop are now able to take 2 crops in a year
• 70 rainwater harvesting structures at government office buildings, low-income schools, Anganwadi centres etc. across 7 locations. These structures have the capacity to collect 40 lakh cubic metres of rainwater each year.
Activities Conducted
NoActivity / Item / BeneficiariesQuantity / Number, if applicable
1 watershed structures created 1645
2 the area of irrigation increased by 3150.48 hectares
3 Setting up rainwater harvesting structures in public buildings and schools in urban areas saving over 40 lakh cubic metres of rainwater each year.
Project NamePoshan
Amount Utilized (INR)2771000
Project DescriptionPOSHAN focuses on fighting malnutrition amongst children and making villages/communities malnutrition free. The project has the following key components:

A. Helping children fight malnutrition- This is done by providing medical care and nutrition support to undernourished children through home based interventions.
B. Preventing further incidences of undernutrition- This is done by focusing on the first 1000 days of a child’s life and improving the health of mothers and women in child bearing age.
C. Creating an enabling environment for children- This is done by building capacities of local stakeholders such as Anganwadi workers and encouraging community ownership.
LocationsRaigad > Maharashtra (MH)
CausesHealth > Nutrition,Health > Maternal & child health
Beneficiary GroupChildren,Women,Others
Beneficiary DescriptionOver the past 6 years Project POSHAN has been working towards improving health-seeking behaviour for malnutrition, ante-natal and post-natal care in tribal and rural communities of Karjat, Raigad and under-privileged communities in Panvel and Mumbai (F-north). Around 10000+ children, 3910 pregnant women, 3551 lactating mothers and 13000+ community members have been supported through our various interventions ensuring every child has an enabling environment to grow.
ImpactOver the past 6 years Project POSHAN has been working towards improving health-seeking behaviour for malnutrition, ante-natal and post-natal care in tribal and rural communities of Karjat, Raigad and under-privileged communities in Panvel and Mumbai (F-north). Around 10000+ children, 3910 pregnant women, 3551 lactating mothers and 13000+ community members, have been supported through our various interventions ensuring every child has an enabling environment to grow.
Activities Conducted
NoActivity / Item / BeneficiariesQuantity / Number, if applicable
1 Ensuring that children under the age of 6 years receive the nutritional supplementation they need, have access to government medical facilities and regular growth monitoring. 10000+ children
Project NameTwo Wheels One Life
Amount Utilized (INR)2179000
Project DescriptionTwo Wheels One Life encourages young potential two-wheeler riders to be safe and responsible riders from the very beginning. This is done through the following key interventions:
1. Training sessions – Training sessions are conducted involving theoretical as well as practical guidance to potential two wheeler riders. College youth are targeted to ensure that they are equipped with the knowledge they need from the very beginning and in an attempt to make safe riding aspirational for the target demographic.

2. Training at RTO - Applicants of the learner license for two wheeler riding, as well as participants who have failed the two wheeler license test are offered a 45 minute training session in the RTO premises
LocationsMumbai suburban > Maharashtra (MH)
CausesPublic Safety > Road safety
Beneficiary GroupWomen,Others
Beneficiary DescriptionAs part of our project, we reach out to youth who are potential two wheeler riders, encouraging them to be safe and responsible riders from the very beginning. We work in close partnership with the Traffic Police, Regional Transport Offices, colleges and youth groups.
ImpactOver the past seven years, we have implemented road safety projects in Maharashtra, Delhi-NCR, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh and Silvassa. Several of these projects have been implemented in collaboration with local RTOs and traffic police. Through these Programmes, we have been able to impact over 64000 drivers.
Activities Conducted
NoActivity / Item / BeneficiariesQuantity / Number, if applicable
1 Drivers reached out through training sessions 64000
Project NameSaksham
Amount Utilized (INR)2030000
Project DescriptionSaksham supports women and young girls from low income communities with the impetus they need to be financially independent. This includes:

A. Financial Literacy- Awareness sessions are conducted on basics of financial literacy including banking, budgeting, savings and short and long term investments. The women are also introduced to various government schemes that are available for women
B. Skills Training- The women are helped enrol in vocational skills training courses based on their aptitude and interest. They are also provided soft skills training to improve job readiness. This includes resume writing, interview skills, telephone etiquette, English communication and others.
C. Entrepreneurship Support- Women who have the potential to be entrepreneurs are supported through tool kits and financial support to kick-start and grow their ventures. This may include raw material, infrastructure, start-up funds, market linkages and other support.
LocationsMumbai suburban > Maharashtra (MH)
CausesIncome > Financial Inclusion,Income > Skilling & vocational training,Income > Income generation activities
Beneficiary GroupWomen
Beneficiary DescriptionUnited Way Mumbai has been working in communities across 14 states of India- Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Kerala, Odisha, Telangana, Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, Karnataka, Assam, Uttarakhand, Gujarat, Rajasthan, and Goa. To ensure the economic well-being of women our livelihood project is designed to empower women through a comprehensive approach that builds entrepreneurial skills, and financial inclusion & support with starting their own enterprises. A lack of skills, know-how, or networks to enter the workforce leave a large number of women unemployed or under-employed.
ImpactOver the past three years, through our livelihood and entrepreneurship interventions with women, we have facilitated access to greater livelihood opportunities for over 9000 households.

Activities Conducted
NoActivity / Item / BeneficiariesQuantity / Number, if applicable
1 Entrepreneurship toolkits provided 2100
Project NameWetland Conservation
Amount Utilized (INR)500000
Project DescriptionThe Wetland Conservation project, in collaboration with Mangrove Cell, Forest Department, Government of Maharashtra strives to conserve the mangrove ecosystem and enhance the overall state of cleanliness and waste management at the wetlands of Mumbai while engaging citizens. The project has the following key components:
A. Daily waste management- Complementing the Municipal Corporation’s efforts in managing waste in the city through deployment of Safai Sathis (cleaning workers) in the wetlands and ensuring recycling of collected waste.
B. Community awareness and engagement- Sensitising citizens on the need for conservation of wetlands and mangroves through clean up drives and nature trails.
LocationsMumbai suburban > Maharashtra (MH)
CausesEnvironment > Waste management &Clean up
Beneficiary GroupChildren,Women,Others
Beneficiary DescriptionThrough our work over the years, we have identified dumping and accumulation of waste at the wetland sites as a key cause of their degradation and threat to the survival of mangroves. Therefore, in partnership with the Mangrove Cell, Forest Department-Government of Maharashtra, we are currently working on comprehensive waste management interventions at wetland sites in and around Mumbai. Through a dedicated team of Safai Sathis and supervisors, 68,025 kg of waste have been collected and 36,468 kg of waste have been sent to the recycling centre till date. Through community awareness activities, 9329 people have been sensitised about the problem of waste management.
ImpactRecognizing the pressing need for the preservation and restoration of mangroves, United Way Mumbai launched the ‘Mission Mangroves’ campaign in June 2015. Till date, we have planted over 1,49,845 mangroves on 33 ha of wetlands in collaboration with the Forest Department, Government of Maharashtra and its Mangrove Cell. We have also sensitised over 8000 persons (including school and college students, corporate employees, government employees and citizen groups) on the importance of the mangrove ecosystem. We have also made an award winning animated film (in English and Hindi) and a field guide which can be used as educational tools to promote mangrove conservation.

Activities Conducted
NoActivity / Item / BeneficiariesQuantity / Number, if applicable
1 community awareness activities to sensitise about the problem of waste management. 9329
2 waste collected from wetlands 68,025 kg
Project NameEducational Interventions
Amount Utilized (INR)4388505
Project DescriptionUnited Way Mumbai is committed to enhancing education for marginalised and underserved communities. We envision communities where every person has equitable access to quality education. Our programmes are comprehensive and span across different age groups. A few of our interventions include:
• Ankur- Promoting Early Childhood Care & Development (ECCD) and building school readiness
• HeadStart STEM- Developing interest and aptitude for STEM in children of low income schools
• Education Scholarships- Enabling children from marginalized communities, particularly girls, to pursue higher education
Locations Pan India
CausesEducation > Early childhood learning,Education > Education scholarships,Education > STEM
Beneficiary GroupChildren,Others
Beneficiary DescriptionOur interventions are focused on creating an enabling environment for STEM education, particularly for girls in schools and communities. In partnership with ICDS our ECCD interventions focus on equipping parents, anganwadi staff and caregivers to support their children in reaching developmental milestones. Through our scholarship interventions we ensure to support children especially girls from marginalised communities with the financial support they require to pursue higher education.
ImpactThrough various interventions we have partnered with anganwadi centres, schools, shelter homes, orphanages, and non-formal education centres across the country to support children.

Through our interventions in early childhood education the project interventions have strengthened over 204 Anganwadi centres, supported 19,929 children under the age of six, and built capacities of 16,336 caregivers and 408 ICDS staff across villages of Raigad, Aurangabad, Mumbai, Pune in Maharashtra, Silvassa in Dadra and Nagar Haveli, Ranchi in Jharkhand, Khammam in Telangana, and Visakhapatnam and Tirupati in Andhra Pradesh.

The scholarship programme addresses financial constraints and lack of support as key impediments in the pursuit of higher education and enables children from marginalized communities to pursue higher education. Since 2019, we have invested over 4.5 Cr+ in providing 8000+ scholarships to children in need.

As part of various STEM interventions, United Way Mumbai has engaged 126 low-income schools, benefitting around 61,581 students
Activities Conducted
NoActivity / Item / BeneficiariesQuantity / Number, if applicable
1 Children supported through ECCD interventions 19,929
2 Children supported through STEM interventions 61,581
3 Children supported through education scholarships 8000

Fund Utilization in 2023

Total funds raised in 2023 - INR 26388039
Project NameClean Shores Mumbai
Amount Utilized (INR)225000
Project DescriptionClean Shores Mumbai strives to enhance the overall state of cleanliness and waste management at the shores of Mumbai by engaging citizens and complementing
the efforts of the Municipal Corporation. The project revolves around the key components of infrastructure support, daily waste management, community awareness and engagement.
LocationsMumbai City > Maharashtra (MH)
CausesEnvironment > Waste management &Clean up
Beneficiary GroupOthers
Beneficiary DescriptionThe project actively works with local community and those communities living at the shorelines, fishing communities affected by marine pollution and citizen volunteers.
ImpactUnder our Clean Shores Mumbai initiative, we have symbolically adopted ten beaches in Mumbai, Maharashtra. As part of cleanliness and waste management at these beaches, we have appointed Safai Sathis (cleaning workers) to support the municipal corporation’s clean-up efforts. These collaborative efforts have ensured the collection of 12.52 lakh kg of waste and the recycling of 4.69 lakh kg of waste. Through 212 clean-up drives, 31,418 people have been sensitised about the issue of marine pollution and waste management.
Activities Conducted
NoActivity / Item / BeneficiariesQuantity / Number, if applicable
1 Amount of waste cleared from the beaches 12.52 lakh kgs
Project NameSaksham
Amount Utilized (INR)5720913
Project DescriptionSaksham supports women and young girls from low income communities with the impetus they need to be financially independent.
LocationsMumbai City > Maharashtra (MH)
CausesIncome > Income generation activities
Beneficiary GroupWomen
Beneficiary DescriptionThrough these programmes we have supported 3500+ women to pursue vocational skill training courses and equipped them with tool kits to kick-start their own ventures.
ImpactUnited Way Mumbai’s project Saksham has been supporting women from low-income communities with the impetus they need to be financially independent. Over the past few years, the project has been implemented across 14 states of India – Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Kerala, Odisha, Telangana, Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, Karnataka, Assam, Uttarakhand, Gujarat, Rajasthan, and Goa. A few of the key interventions of the programme include vocational and life skills development training, livelihood assets support, and social and financial inclusion.
Activities Conducted
NoActivity / Item / BeneficiariesQuantity / Number, if applicable
1 Number of women impacted 3500+
Project NameJal Sanjivani
Amount Utilized (INR)3482000
Project DescriptionJal Sanjivani aims to provide sustainable solutions for drought affected agrarian communities. The interventions result in protection and increase in surface and
ground water, agricultural efficiency, creation of alternate livelihoods and sustainable agri practices. The project revolves around the key components of watershed development, productivity enhancement, and capacity building of farmer communities.
LocationsRaigad > Maharashtra (MH),Pune > Maharashtra (MH)
CausesEnvironment > Water Conservation,Environment > Watershed management
Beneficiary GroupOthers
Beneficiary Descriptiontest
ImpactThe success of interventions implemented through Jal Sanjivani over the past few years ensured that 29,340 farmers from drought affected communities in Madhya Pradesh & Maharashtra benefitted.. Some of the impact includes 58,887 acres of land being impacted through conservation efforts, 18 hectares of uncultivable land has been converted into cultivable land, the area of irrigation increased by 3150.48 hectares, 91 SHGs, water user groups, and farmers' groups, there has been 200% increase in annual income of farmers, a 30-35% increase in crop productivity of cereal, pulses and millets and to achieve the same, etc.
Activities Conducted
NoActivity / Item / BeneficiariesQuantity / Number, if applicable
1 test test
Project NameLet's Read
Amount Utilized (INR)5505048
Project DescriptionLet's READ promotes reading among children from marginalized communities by ensuring access to well written, beautifully illustrated and culturally relevant
books. The books are selected in keeping with the children’s ages, language competencies and reading abilities. They are sourced from largely Indian publishers,
are multilingual and based on reading assessments of the children.
LocationsMumbai City > Maharashtra (MH)
CausesEducation > Promoting reading
Beneficiary GroupChildren
Beneficiary DescriptionChildren who struggle to read tend to fall behind academically. They find it hard to grasp complex written concepts and are unable to keep up with classwork requirements. We know that children who read are likely to have higher cognitive functioning, better language skills, improved academic performance and greater confidence. Yet, for many children living in marginalized communities, owning a set of books is a distant dream. These are children who study in municipal schools, live on the streets or in slum communities, who grow up at construction sites or in children's homes. They are rarely exposed to anything other than school text books and the resources available to them are not age appropriate or culturally relevant.
ImpactNurturing a love for books and reading among children from marginalized communities
Activities Conducted
NoActivity / Item / BeneficiariesQuantity / Number, if applicable
1 Test Tes
Project NameSehat
Amount Utilized (INR)2065000
Project DescriptionSehat works to increase awareness of Hep-B & C amongst high risk groups such as people who inject drugs, sexual minorities, female sex workers, single male
migrants & truck drivers. These groups that have remained on the peripheries of public health systems, often losing out on health access because of the stigma
faced by them. As a result, they fall prey to preventable diseases, are at high risk for developing co-morbidities & suffer loss of life and livelihood.
LocationsMumbai City > Maharashtra (MH)
CausesHealth > Preventive healthcare,Health > Testing & screening
Beneficiary GroupOthers
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Project NamePoshan
Amount Utilized (INR)3047583
Project DescriptionFighting malnutrition in undernourished children in Maharashtra
LocationsRaigad > Maharashtra (MH)
CausesHealth > Nutrition,Health > Maternal & child health
Beneficiary GroupChildren,Women
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Project NameWetland Conservation
Amount Utilized (INR)734917
Project DescriptionRecognizing the pressing need to preserve and restore mangroves, United Way Mumbai proposes to take up comprehensive waste management in the wetlands. This includes collecting, cleaning, segregating and transporting the waste for further recycling/ repurposing.
LocationsMumbai City > Maharashtra (MH)
CausesEnvironment > Waste management &Clean up
Beneficiary GroupOthers
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Project NameTwo Wheels One Life
Amount Utilized (INR)2510000
Project DescriptionAs part of our United for Road Safety project, we reach out to youth who are potential two wheeler riders, encouraging them to be safe and responsible riders fromthe very beginning. We work in close partnership with the Traffic Police, Regional Transport Offices, colleges and youth groups.
LocationsMumbai City > Maharashtra (MH)
CausesPublic Safety > Road safety
Beneficiary DescriptionUnited Way Mumbai in collaboration with specific Regional Transport Offices has been training all the two wheeler license applicants in safe two wheeler riding practices. United Way Mumbai has also been using the two wheeler simulator to train the participants.
ImpactOver the past seven years, we have implemented road safety projects in Maharashtra, Delhi-NCR, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh and Silvassa. Several of these projects have been implemented in collaboration with local RTOs and traffic police. Through these programmes, we have been able to impact over 64000 drivers.
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CONTACT
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United Way Mumbai,
6th Floor, Mumbai Educational Trust,
Bandra Reclamation, Bandra (West),
Mumbai 400 050
Tel: +91 22 69523100
Email:
contact@unitedwaymumbai.org


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