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How trees can prevent extreme devastation after a tsunami
Tsunamis are devastating natural disasters that cause destruction in multiple forms – the crushing impact of the waves, sudden rapid floods, debris from destroyed infrastructure
5 ideas for a compassionate Diwali
Diwali is a special time when families come together to celebrate the festival of lights in India and around the world. Each Diwali season, individuals
The Girl I Am, The Change I Lead
The theme for International Day of the Girl 2025 is The Girl I Am, The Change I Lead. This one phrase speaks volumes about the
Who provides mental health support to the disadvantaged?
In the past decade or so, mental health has become an area of great importance to people. In schools, offices and organizations around the world,
7 good deeds to do from home – one for each day of Daan Utsav!
It is said that it takes a couple of days to form a habit. To repeat an action over a set of days, weeks or
Daan Utsav: Remembering the Hands That Helped Us
Giving is one of the most underrated actions but one that leads to the most amazing change. Everywhere around us, there are people in need
Podcast with Arun Krishnamurthy of Environmentalist Foundation of India
Just one drive across Adyar Bridge and you come face to face with creative and colorful wall paintings of animals such as the Common Treeshrew,
Madras Day: celebrate by giving back!
Each year in August, Madras Day is celebrated to commemorate the day that this vibrant and unique city was founded on August 22nd 1639. Celebrated
Independence Day: what freedom means to women, girls and the future of the planet
The words independence and freedom are often used interchangeably. For billions of people around the world, freedom and independence are the bedrock upon which our
Empowering Transgender Communities in Chennai: Our Journey and Impact
United Way of Chennai upholds the values of social inclusion and diversity. In the journey that we have embarked with our CSR partners, we have
Why This Is India’s Decade
Why This Is India’s Decade | Speech by Ridham Desai | Markets & Economy 2023 United Way of Chennai is a non-profit entity working in
India: A Reformed Agenda for 2047
India: A Reformed Agenda for 2047 | Speech by Sanjeev Sanyal | Markets & Economy 2023 United Way of Chennai is a non-profit entity working
India’s Techade – Harnessing Technology for Economic Growth | Markets & Economy 2023
The 12th edition of Markets & Economy 2023, an annual fundraising event of United Way of Chennai, a non-profit, focused on discussing ‘India’s Techade –
Setting up a E-Sevai centre at Kanyakumari
The COVID Express, an initiative of United Way of Chennai, assists the families who have lost their breadwinner to COVID -19. We have helped 118
Bringing Children Back to School after COVID19
When the pandemic hit, we made our homes a workplace, the living rooms became classrooms and somewhere between the pandemic’s chaos we lost the sense
Menstrual Hygiene and Awareness
As part of our Acsys Rural health initiative, UWC partnered with Iniya Udiayam Trust to reach the rural pockets of Kanchipuram to initiate conversations around
Markets and Economy 2022
Each year for our annual Markets and Economy, we try to bring in eminent speakers from different verticals across the country. While budgets are being
Volunteering For The Soul
“There is no better exercise for the heart than reaching down and lifting people up.” John Holmes A Decade of Change Through the years, United Way
