Overview
The Early Childhood Education Initiative (ANKUR) sponsored by CITI, was implemented from February to March 2026. It focused on strengthening Early Learning Education (Anganwadi) Centres to provide safe, engaging, and effective learning environments for young children.
Aligned with:
- SDG 3: Good Health & Well-being
- SDG 4: Quality Education
Benefits
Infrastructure Upgradation
- Refurbished walls, roofs, sanitation facilities
- Painted centres with educational murals
- Improved safety, hygiene, and overall learning environment
Solar Power Installation
- Installed solar panels to ensure reliable electricity
- Enabled lighting, fans, and basic digital learning tools
- Reduced dependency on inconsistent grid supply
Learning Materials & Kits
- Educational toys (blocks, puzzles, shape sorters)
- Centre kits for teaching staff
- Seating mats for students
Key Impact at a Glance
122
Children Benefitted
2
Educational Centres Revitalized
100%
Infrastructure & Energy Upgrade Completed
United Way, Mumbai is a non-profit organization working in urban and rural communities across India to improve the well-being of the underserved community across multiple focus areas such as Education, Health, Income, Public Safety, and Environment - the building blocks for a good quality of life and a strong community. It is a part of a 130+ year-old international network spread across 41 countries. Through their network they raise over $5 billion annually and impact up to 50 million people every year.
For more information visit: unitedwaymumbai.org
