Rebuilding Lives: United Way India’s Response to Assam’s Flood Crisis in Barpeta

06 February, 2024 by United Way India

In 2022, the floods in Assam wreaked havoc in Barpeta, leaving behind a trail of destruction that affected not just lives but the very foundation of education and livelihoods. United Way India, driven by a commitment to rebuilding communities, undertook two crucial initiatives to address the immediate needs and ensure long-term resilience in the region. School Reconstruction Program: Restoring Education, Rebuilding Hope   The floods wreaked havoc on educational infrastructure in Barpeta, disrupting the learning environment for hundreds of school-going children. United Way India, in collaboration with its ground partner, undertook the reconstruction of the flood-affected Kharbali Lower Primary (LP) School in Barpeta, …

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Role of Impact Communication in Garnering Funding for Critical Social and Climate Challenges

13 September, 2023 by United Way India

Whether or not populations recognize this as "climate change," it is true that they are experiencing extreme, unpredictable weather, higher temperatures, and altered rainfall patterns. This is demonstrated by data-rich climate change reports, which are easily accessible to all. However, it is still unclear how many people can understand these documents and whether they are getting to the people who are most at risk from climate change. The lack of communication between scientists and communities can result in inaction or incorrect action in efforts to reduce and adapt to climate change. Hence, there is a requirement for regular, uncomplicated, and clear …

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Nourishing Futures: Year of Millets & Swahar initiative by United Way India/ Swahar for Nutrition: Empowering Mothers and Children in the Millets Era

13 September, 2023 by United Way India

In the ever-evolving landscape of community development, few endeavors are as impactful as those that focus on nutrition. United Way India, in harmony with this vision, has set forth on a path of profound change through their  “:Swahar" initiative. In sync with the proclamation of 2023 as the International Year of Millets (#IYOM), United Way India is embarking on a trailblazing journey to tackle nutrition, enhance food security, and nurture communal well-being. Their strategy involves furnishing students with millet-based breakfasts while also propelling awareness regarding the extraordinary potential of millets as a repository of nutritious superfoods.   The Rise of Millets: Nutritional …

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