On that fateful day-

All this could have been avoided had Mumbai been better prepared! United Way Mumbai Helpline is a platform to promote the synergy between individuals, citizen's groups, NGOs, local government, Corporates and those who wish to help solve the civic issues of Mumbai. It is a unique attempt at giving a professional approach to solving common civic issues and to bring together various voluntary efforts. This is also the first time that Corporates have joined hands to support an independent effort to address civic and disaster preparedness initiatives in the city.

United Way- Mumbai Helpline aspires to become a catalyst of change. Our goal is to set-up Ward Resource Centres at every civic ward, for building network on the ground comprised of key stakeholders, training and preparing citizens for tackling their local civic issues, and disaster preparedness when the need arises.

Over a period of time, and in coordination with all local bodies, the Resource Center evolves a Disaster Preparedness Plan for the particular ward to be able to handle the post-effects of such disasters quickly with minimal loss of life and property.

It is a first of its kind attempt to strategize a plan to safeguard and prepare the city for natural calamities. The uniqueness of the project is that it has a ward wise approach involving various stakeholders. Along with Disaster preparedness, the project also addresses Civic issues, since both needs to be tackled to make the city a safer, cleaner and better place to live in.

How does it work?

Vision

To make Mumbai City a better place to live in.

Mission

An Organization that would bring about significant, immediate and sustainable change in Mumbai