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 gather with their loved ones and adorn their homes with small clay oil lamps called diyas, decorated candles, serial lights and firecrackers – which are a favorite among children – […]
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 value of female children and their importance to the future of our world. The advantages of investing in the lives of girls are numerous and lead to better lives for […]
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, there have been increased initiatives to pay closer attention to mental health as a whole and end the stigma against mental health issues while supporting people with various mental health […]
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 months helps us get used to that particular action and makes it a part of our regular routine. This could be something as simple as the time we wake up […]
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 of a little support to help them during a difficult time in their lives. It could be something as simple as helping at home with one household chore or paying […]
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, Russell’s Viper, Asian Palm Civet and Common Wanderer to name a few. These paintings are designed to help people learn more about endangered species in India and bring the crucial […]
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 with heritage walks, music concerts, architecture tours, poetry recitals and of course food festivals, Madras Day celebrates the history of a city that was founded more than three centuries ago. […]
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 lives, families and societies are built. If we think about it, most of our lives are structured on our freedom to get an education, earn an income and leave a […]
Powered by People, Driven by the Planet – Environmental Day 2025 at United Way Chennai
June 5, 2025 – Environmental Day marked more than a celebration—it became a movement of action and awareness, thanks to the enthusiastic participation of corporate volunteers. This year’s theme, “Our Power, Our Planet,” emphasized the collective strength we hold in shaping a sustainable future. It called for increased adoption of renewable energy, responsible consumption, and […]
M&E 2025 : A Powerful Confluence of Vision, Impact, and Innovation
On March 4, 2025, the grandeur of ITC Grand Chola, Chennai, bore witness to United Way of Chennai’s flagship fundraising event—Markets & Economy 2025, a prestigious gathering where insights met impact, and where discussions shaped dreams. With the theme ‘World in Transition: Implications for India’s Economy & Markets’, this annual event stood as more than […]
