Environment and sustainability programs form our youngest and fastest growing vertical. Responding to urgent global, regional and national needs, we are formulating and executing comprehensive program designs that are adapted to local communities. We have long been known in Hyderabad for our work on lake rejuvenation. Our focus areas going forward include waste resource management, carbon sinks & biodiversity, distributed renewable energy and sustainable food systems. Sustainability is the primary goal - from the environmental perspective as well as the economic and social. In all our programs, we emphasize comprehensive designs that address all aspects of the problem together with versatility to address the specific needs of beneficiaries and their communities.
To build science & technology-based social programs that enable underprivileged communities to contribute to global sustainability efforts and reduce their vulnerability to climate change, biodiversity loss, and resource depletion.
To drive innovative technological solutions and collaborations for adaptation to and mitigation of climate change and resource depletion, focusing on underprivileged communities across India.
Social forestry for biodiversity conservation in 6 villages
Solar electrification of schools, colleges, Anganwadi centers & PHCs - 314 KW capacity installed across 75 institutions
Rural value chain development for dry waste
Pilot project on farm-level solar cold storage & dehydration to reduce postharvest loss of fruits & vegetables
3 urban lakes in Hyderabad in progress for water quality and biodiversity restoration
Social forestry for biodiversity conservation in villages & university campuses
Rural value chain development for dry waste
In collaboration with IIT Hyderabad
Pilot project in Vikarabad
| Metric | Details |
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| No of Acres Covered | 7 |
| No of Villages Covered | 6 |
| No of Saplings Planted | 26,000 |
| Biodiversity Enhancement | 33+ native varieties have been planted |
| Survival Rate of Saplings | 95% |
| Carbon Sequestration |
Average CO2 absorption per tree in 6 months: 2.95 kg Total CO2 absorbed by 26,000 trees in 6 months: 76,700 kg (76.7 tons) |
| Water Conservation |
Short-term impact: Minimal but positive effects on soil moisture, water retention, and reduced runoff. Long-term impact: Improvements in groundwater recharge, water quality, and watershed health as saplings grow. |
| Increase in Green Cover | From 24% to 33% (Percentage increase data not available) |
| Social Impact: Community Engagement | 1,515 local volunteers and stakeholders involved |
| Employment Generation |
7 jobs created (Gardeners) 70 labor jobs during de-weeding |
| Educational Impact |
Grama Sabhas: 2 School Awareness Sessions: 2 Community Meetings: 2 |
| Health & Well-being: Access to Green Spaces |
Increase in green spaces available for public use and recreation. Open Gym initiative to integrate physical health with environmental sustainability in Chandenvalle village. |
| Metric | Details |
|---|---|
| No of Villages Covered | 4 |
| Preliminary Baseline |
The Baseline HH Survey will assist in pinpointing the waste segregation methods practiced by villagers, along with providing general village information:
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| Infrastructure Creation |
To establish an IWRM Center:
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| Community Outreach & Awareness Campaigns |
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| Metric | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Capacity | 298 KW |
| No of Schools Covered (Govt) | 65 |
| No of PHCs Covered | 6 |
| Carbon Sequestration | Estimated 9,245.45 tons of CO2 per year |
| Beneficiaries | 139,000 Per Year |
| Awareness Sessions | 167,360 Per Year |
Founded in 2010, United Way of Hyderabad (UWH) is a non-profit volunteer led organization, that supports and mainstreams the socio-economically underprivileged communities of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh.UWH maneuvers its effort in building community-based and community-led solutions that strengthen the foundations of a good life: education, financial stability and health.
All our programs are developed and customized post need analysis of the communities we serve. We are registered as a Society under Andhra Pradesh Societies Registration Act 2001 and are legally compliant with 80G, 12A & FCRA.
