History of United Way Worldwide
The United Way concept was founded in Colorado, USA in 1887. In the mid 1900s local United Ways founded a national organization, later called United Way of America, to support them with training, coordination, advocacy, the sharing of best practices, and more. By 1974, there were enough United Way organizations outside the United States to demand the same support. United Way Worldwide was created with the express mission of serving and growing the United Way movement worldwide.
United Way is a worldwide movement of nearly 1,800 community-based United Ways in 45 countries and territories. We advance the common good, creating opportunities for a better life for all, by focusing on education, income and health. The United Way movement mobilizes millions to action to improve the conditions in which they live. Community by community, United Way works to elevate the quality of life for millions of people worldwide. As an interconnected movement, United Way transcends borders and cultures in pursuit of the common good. And with United Way's worldwide network, we have the depth, breath and reach to quickly scale up with ease and create positive change locally, worldwide.
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