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Spirit of America Award
In celebration of its 125th anniversary, United Way Worldwide recognized Procter & Gamble (P&G) with the 2012 Spirit of America award for philanthropy, volunteer efforts and community impact....Continue reading »
Solidary Day of the Child in Argentina
On August 31, 2012 Fundación Caminando Juntos (United Way in Argentina), hosted a Solidary Day of the Child in partnership with Fundación Torneos at the Rugby Club of Luján. The Day of the Child celebrates children throughout the country and provides an opportunity for volunteers to bring joy to children in the community....Continue reading »
United Way Latin America Region Receives NGO Responsibility Award
On August 24, 2012 the United Way Latin America region was awarded the Latin American NGO Responsibility Award by the Ecumenical and Social Forum in Buenos Aires, Argentina. The award, which recognizes the intense commitment of NGOs in Latin America, acknowledges the work of United Ways in 12 countries in the region. Over the past 30 years, Latin American United Ways have collaborated with more than 600 multinational corporations and improved the quality of life for 600,000 people through its education, income and health initiatives. ...Continue reading »
Are You Going For Individual Glory Or Team Gold?
Australia has the local resources and leadership in many communities to do the work of building the common good, but do we have the blueprint to create lasting change and the resolve to be accountable for our progress asks Doug Taylor, the Chief Executive Officer of United Way Australia. This opinion piece was recently run in the publication, Pro Bono Australia. ...Continue reading »
Mobile Dental Health Clinics in Guatemala
The impact of poor dental health is greatest among children in Guatemala. Due to an increased risk of long-term damage from poor dental hygiene as their permanent teeth grow in, children are a critical factor in breaking the cycle of poor dental health. In partnership with Procter & Gamble and their Oral-B brand, Fondo Unido de Guatemala (United Way in Guatemala) is working to improve dental hygiene through Sonrisas Saludables en Walmart – Healthy Smiles at Walmart. The project will benefit more than 1,500 children and adults, ages five to 60. ...Continue reading »
Mission and Vision
United Way improves lives by mobilizing the caring power of communities around the world to advance the common good. We galvanize and connect a diverse set of individuals and institutions, and mobilize resources to create long-term change in the areas of education, income and health.
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