Global Reach

GLOBAL REACH With 12,000 United Way leaders and staff in more than 30 countries, we have the knowledge, perspectives, relationships, and resources to drive change globally. WHY OUR REACH MATTERS WE'RE READY TO ACT We are uniquely positioned to connect people to resources. From everyday needs to long-term disaster recovery, we're ready. WE SHARE WHAT WORKS We share solutions across the globe, scaling programs for the greatest impact. See how we are improving childhood literacy to unlock opportunities for multiple countries.   YOUR GIFT GOES FURTHER Your gift goes further with United Way. Donate today to change lives. OUR WORK AROUND THE WORLD Youth Opportunity COMMUNITY SCHOOLS Community Schools are hyper-local hubs of support and opportunity that serve students, families, and the neighborhood alike. They bring together essential resources such as housing support, food access, and health services so students can thrive. MORE ABOUT COMMUNITY SCHOOLS Healthy Community SMART SOLUTIONS FOR HUNGER In Ottawa, Canada, the "Good Food Box" program delivered 20.6 tons of food to 2,000 residents. For more than 30 years, United Way East Ontario and Rideau Community Centre have partnered to improve food access by introducing urban farms, streamlining food bank systems, and building a community kitchen.  DISCOVER HUNGER SOLUTIONS Financial Security BUILDING ECONOMIC INDEPENDENCE In India, United Way Chennai helps marginalized communities build sustainable livelihoods. Through vocational training in tailoring, palm leaf weaving, organic farming, and financial literacy, participants gain marketable skills, entrepreneurship support, and access to formal markets to strengthen their economic independence and inclusion. DISCOVER MORE Community Resiliency CLEANER MARKETS, STRONGER COMMUNITIES Through World Cleanup Day, United Way Greater Nigeria focused on high-pollution markets in Lagos and Port Harcourt. The campaign educated traders on waste management and recycling’s economic benefits. By providing tools and knowledge, it fostered cleaner communities, expanded economic opportunity, and inspired future environmental leaders. DISCOVER RELATED STORIES HELP SUPPORT COMMUNITIES WHERE THEY NEED IT MOST GIVE NOW