United Way Mumbai is a

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.addressing social challenges across urban and rural

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. As part of the global

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network with operations in 36 countries, this

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-based non-profit collaborates with corporations, non-government organisations (NGOs), government agencies, and individuals to implement solutions in health, education, financial security, and climateand community resiliency.

History and network

United Way Mumbai is part of the international United Way network, which has a 130+ year legacy of fostering community development. United Way Mumbai serves as one of the Indian chapters, as it is also joined by several other regional chapters in Delhi,

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, Baroda, and

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– each focusing on localised issues within their respective communities.

Geographical reach

The organisation has developed a national footprint through partnerships, and extended its initiatives to multiple states of

, including

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, and

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, among others. By collaborating with local NGOs,

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partners, and government agencies, United Way Mumbai's programmes drive social impact

Role in the Mumbai Marathon

Since 2009, United Way Mumbai has served as the official philanthropy partner for India's largest sporting fundraising platform, the

Mumbai Marathon The Mumbai Marathon (known as the Tata Mumbai Marathon for sponsorship reasons by Tata Group), is an annual international marathon held in Mumbai, India, on the third Sunday of January every year. It is the largest marathon in Asia as well as th ...

(previously called the Standard Chartered Mumbai Marathon and now the Tata Mumbai Marathon due to sponsorship by the

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). In this capacity, the organisation promotes philanthropy through sports enabling participating

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to leverage the

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potential of the event. To do this, the non-profit facilitates connections between runners, non-runners, corporate partners and participating charities, raising funds for an extensive list of social causes through its digital platform. In 2009, the event raised approximately INR 7.75 crore, which increased to INR 45.95 crore by 2020. The 2024 edition, on the other hand, set a philanthropic record, with over INR 58 crores raised before race day. By April 2024, the total funds raised had reached INR 72.39 crore, benefiting 268 NGOs. The same year saw over 12,000 individuals run to promote diverse causes, supported by 1,157 fundraisers and 179 corporate partners. Additionally, 24,083 individual donors contributed to the fundraising efforts. Since its inception, the TMM has raised over INR 429.60 crores, benefiting more than 1,000 NGOs across various causes

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