United Way of Bengaluru

Works towards improving the health, education, and financial stability of communities in and around Bengaluru

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  • FCRA
  • 80G
  • 12A
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About

  • Headquarters

    Bangalore, Karnataka

  • Since

    2008

Its mission revolves around collaborating with communities to initiate local actions with global significance. It actively engages with people, listen Read mores to their concerns, identifies challenges, and empowers them to confront these issues head-on. Its commitment extends beyond the initial efforts as it maintains continuous connections with the communities to ensure long-term, sustainable impacts. In this endeavour, it creates visible and enduring transformations. Globally, United Way stands as the world's most ancient and extensive privately funded charitable organization, boasting a rich history spanning 132 years and a presence in over 40 countries with more than 1800 chapters. Annually, it raises approximately 6 billion US Dollars, making it a significant force in addressing community needs. It engages over 2.5 million corporate and community volunteers each year.

Programs

  • Wake the Lake

    Lakes have historically served as the lifeblood of Bangalore. Regrettably, the consequences of years of economic growth and population expansion have become evident; within a mere 40 years, the 380 lakes in Bengaluru have dwindled to a mere 81.
    The flagship campaign, Wake the Lake, strives to make a significant impact by rejuvenating the ailing lakes of Bengaluru. This endeavour stands as a powerful testament to the collaboration between civic organizations, corporations, and citizens for the greater good. Moreover, the Government of Karnataka has played a pivotal role in supporting this initiative. Over the past decade, Wake the Lake has successfully revitalized more than 20 lakes that were on the brink of complete degradation. This restoration process entailed the removal of sewage, enhancement of water quality, beautification of the lake surroundings, and their transformation into vibrant community spaces.

  • One billion drop

    The One Billion Drops program is a proactive initiative designed to combat the declining groundwater levels in and around Bengaluru by focusing on rainwater conservation. This project adopts an integrated approach, encompassing social, technical, and environmental elements throughout its intervention phase.
    Key elements of the intervention include the implementation of percolation pits, each measuring 12 feet in depth and 4 feet in width. These pits function as recharge wells, capable of storing up to 1,28,100 liters of rainwater annually. Notably, the Central Groundwater Board has identified excessive fluoride levels in the city's groundwater, which pose health risks. The percolation pits play a pivotal role in capturing and filtering rainwater, thereby enhancing groundwater quality.

  • Born learning

    In collaboration with the Women and Child Development Department, the campaign aims to create an optimal learning and developmental environment for children in selected urban and peri-urban anganwadis. The Born Learning Campaign operates on a highly scalable model, emphasizing the imperative need to make early childhood education a norm rather than a mere preference. This paradigm shift significantly enhances learning outcomes as children progress through their primary education journey.
    The Born Learning Campaign strives to establish model anganwadis.
    The Three Pillars of the Born Learning Campaign:
    1. Fostering a Safe and Conducive Learning Environment.
    2. Enhancing Learning Outcomes.
    3. Mobilizing the Community.

  • Rural rising

    The Rise for Rural program has expanded to encompass 100 villages across Bangarpet, Doddaballapur, Devanahalli, Alur, and Nelamangala taluks. Supported by various partners, United Way has effectively addressed several critical issues faced by rural communities, including:
    1. Access to health: The mobile healthcare facility visits 24 villages each week to provide diagnosis, treatment, and health education, emphasizing better health practices and proper hygiene.
    2. Early childhood success: Anganwadis in rural areas educate parents on the holistic development of children (aged 0-6 years), preparing them for school socially, physically, and mentally.
    3. Economic mobility: Recognizing that education and skill levels may not be optimal in rural areas, we offer credit and hands-on training to empower rural populations. This support enables them to operate micro-enterprises and pursue skill-based occupations, ultimately reducing distress migration.
    4. Upskilling the youth

Leadership Team

  • Prashanth Prakash

    Chairman

  • Rajesh Krishnan

    Chief Executive Officer

  • H Narayana Swamy

    Treasurer

  • Suresh Nair

    Secretary

  • Venkata Sudhakar Namala

    VP-Finance,HR,ADMIN & CCO

Demographics & Structure

  • No. of Employees

    21-50

M&E

  • Internal, External Assessors

    No

Policies

  • Ethics and Transparency Policies

    No

  • Formal CEO Oversight & Compensation Policy

    No

Political & Religious Declarations

  • On Affiliation if any

    No

  • On Deployment Bias if any

    No

Registration Details

  • PAN Card

    AAAAU2136J

  • Registration ID

    SOR/BLU/DR/42/2008-09

  • VO ID / Darpan ID

    KA/2017/0165377

  • 12A

    AAAAU2136JE20214

  • 80G

    AAAAU2136JF20214

  • FCRA

    094421464

  • CSR Registration Number

    Not Available

Location

  • Headquarters

    Building No. 5, 3rd Floor, Crimson Court, Jeevan Bima Nagar Main Road, HAL 3rd Stage, DOS Colony, Jeevan Bima Nagar, Bengaluru, Karnataka, Bangalore, 560075

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Other Details

  • Type & Sub Type

    Non-profit
    Society