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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
UWC’s Markets & Economy 2020 discusses the Budget
Interesting views about the Union Budget were discussed at the Markets and Economy 2020 an annual post-budget analysis conducted by United Way Chennai, on Friday, 8th February. The event took
Skills you can develop when you work at an NGO
NGO’s are non profit, citizen based group that functions independently of government. They are organized on local, national and international levels for social purposes. These
5 reasons why you should volunteer for a social cause
The conventional thought among people about social cause is doing charity to poor people. However, people are still ignorant about the meaning and the ultimate
Run United 2020 for Street Vendors raises 30+ Lacs
United Way Chennai organised Run United 2020 – a virtual marathon fundraiser from October 2 – October 11, 2020. United Way Chennai carried out the
UWC raises 90 Lacs to mitigate ventilator shortage
COVID-19 has taken the world by storm. Like any natural disaster, the Coronavirus has created unforeseen circumstances & challenges for everyone from healthcare professionals to
