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United Way of Chennai
United Way Chennai is a non-profit organization committed to improving lives and strengthening communities across India, with no geographic limitations. In partnership with corporates, we tackle pressing social challenges in education, health, livelihoods, environment, and disaster response, working alongside NGOs, volunteers, and community leaders.
With extensive hands-on experience in each area, we implement programs that create meaningful, lasting impact. From enhancing access to quality education and healthcare, empowering youth and women through skill-building and livelihood opportunities, restoring water bodies and promoting environmental sustainability, to providing timely disaster relief and rehabilitation, our interventions are designed for long-term community resilience. Through strategic partnerships and holistic initiatives, we strive to empower communities across India to thrive and build a better, more equitable future.
OUR VISION
United Way envisions a world where all individuals and families achieve their human potential through education, income stability, and healthy lives
OUR MISSION
To mobilize communities and partnerships to deliver sustainable, inclusive solutions in education, health, livelihood, and the environment.
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Our Journey Through the Years
The beginning
The Beginning of the journey 2010
CSR & volunteering
- 2011–12 ESTABLISHING OUR CSR & VOLUNTEERING VERTICALS
- Provided assistive devices & employment opportunities to the differently‑abled
- Organized the first CEO Run in Chennai
Collaborative partnerships
- First Budget Meet organized
- 10,000 runners participated in The Wipro Chennai Marathon
- Organized our First Dream Madras Exhibition
Turning it around
- Piloted the first WaSH program in Sholinganallur Govt. Higher Sec School
- UWC’s First Day of Action held
- Championed Flood Relief Efforts during the 2015 Chennai Rains
Culture of giving
- Kickstarted the Anganwadi Programme with ICDS & UNICEF
- Happy Hands initiative was born
- Set up the first Child-Friendly Court Room in Madras HC with UNICEF
Leaps & bounds
- Expanded our scope of work
- Reversing & rehabilitating flood-affected Kerala
Decade of change
- Gaja Cyclone – Relief & Response
- Child Friendly Police Stations
- Battle of the Buffet
Resilient change
- Miyawaki program to create a small forest on unproductive land of 395.43 square meters
- Restored 2 lakes of 7.5 acres and 10.5 acres in Tamil Nadu
Standing with community
- Erected a 2.5-kilometer steel rope fence.
- Renovation of the Pediatric ward and ICU at Lawley Hospital in Coonoor
Year of empowerment
- Established banana fibre product manufacturing centres
- Empowered 50 girls between the age group of 15 to 21
New beginnings
- Our initiatives reached an impressive total of 597,936 individuals.
- Our commitment to education was highlighted by the provision of 374 scholarships.
Frequently Asked Questions
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You can make an anonymous donation by selecting the “Donate” option on our website and choosing to withhold your name during the donation process. All anonymous contributions are handled with complete confidentiality and are directed toward impactful community programs.
To become a volunteer, visit the Volunteer section on our website and register your interest by filling out the form. Our team will connect with you regarding upcoming volunteering opportunities based on your availability, interests, and skills.
United Way of Chennai offers both one-time and recurring donation options. You can choose to donate monthly, annually, or make a single contribution based on your preference during the donation process.