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of people in India lack access to proper sanitation

students in the U.S. drop out of high school each day

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of young adults in Africa are currently unemployed

What We're Fighting For

United Way advances the common good in communities across the world. Our focus is on education, income and health—the building blocks for a good quality of life. View our impact >

We’re providing water and sanitation facilities to low-income schools

We’re helping students stay in school and on track for graduation.

We’re advancing digital literacy for youth in Ghana.

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