United Way of Baroda (UWB) is a non-profit organization with a mission to improve lives by mobilizing the caring power of communities to advance the common good. It is the first chapter affiliated with United Way Worldwide in India which is spread across 41 countries, with chapters in 7 states of India running since 1986 in Gujarat State.

United Way of Baroda is the first local setup of United Way in India. For the last 34 years, United Way of Baroda is seen supporting communities, more than 150 schools, local NGOs, and the government towards sustainable improvement in the quality of life of less privileged people in and around Gujarat. The organization is committed to enabling the community to achieve its optimal potential.

The core aim of the organization is to address the five basic needs of society - Health, Education, Income Generation, Social Inclusion, and Environment. It works at the grass-root level to improve local communities by mobilizing millions - to GIVE, ADVOCATE, and VOLUNTEER throughout the state. United Way of Baroda also has been working for Disaster Relief since the last decade. The United Ways continues to successfully work on socially relevant spheres of impact while catalyzing and promoting the philosophy of “GIVING” across the nation. United Way of Baroda has six network partners spread across India.

UWB works closely with a network of 70+ NGOs and many corporates for their CSR programmes. It strives to be a torchbearer for impactful philanthropy for building sustainable communities, by engaging all relevant stakeholders including corporate and individual donors, local communities, volunteers, sector experts and the government.

It has been evolving according to the changing needs of the society and has created life transforming impacts in the lives of the people belonging to the bottom most layer of the communities. It continuous to do so and is working hard every day to bring in the necessary changes in the lives of individuals and communities.

• More than 75 projects are operational in all major sectors of life such as Health, Education, Livelihood, Social Inclusion, and Environment which are in line with the major Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
• UWB works in tandem with the government institutions such as the ICDS, Education Department, Police Personnel, local administrative government bodies, and Anganwadi Centers in both urban and rural areas, enhancing their capabilities to reach out more effectively to their beneficiaries.
• UWB is an affiliate of United Way Worldwide which is the leadership and support organization for a network of nearly 1,800 community-based United Ways in 46 countries and territories.
• There are separate dedicated Committees catering to different operations of the organization such as the Resource Development Committee (RDC), Community Impact Committee (CIC), and the Public Education Committee (PEC). The operations of these committees are overlooked by the Executive Committee and the Board of Governors.

United Way of Baroda believes in complete financial transparency and raises funds through their World-Famous Annual Event GARBA MAHOTSAV apart from Philanthropes who believes in us and CSR. The funds raised are then utilized in various initiatives of UWB for betterment of needed communities. United Way of Baroda has regular quarterly internal audits, statutory audit, and GST audit. In UWB, the Board members and the Director along with their dedicated team are charged to reach out to maximum beneficiaries effectively. They not only help shape the strategies but also provide expert guidance in the operations of the organization. United Way of Baroda also has at its disposal the United Way Worldwide network which is active for more than 133 years.

United Way of Baroda is the desired partner for community investment campaigns as it is a community-based organization, a reliable platform for social change in Gujarat; believes and stand for collective impact, long lasting change, result oriented, high governance standards and extensive network; has won accolades by many institutes and holds World Record for "Largest Number of Dancers Pledging for Swachhata" in the World Book of Records (UK) London, has implemented large scale of rural and Urban projects under various CSR Projects and is an Umbrella of local NGOs.

Being a United Way partner is about more than just giving back to your community - it's about being a vital part of your community and making a measurable difference.