The UMEED program recognizes the human potential of all individuals. SAATH’s UMEED aims to cultivate career aspirations and  livelihood skills of young people living in slum areas with the view to employment. UMEED instills in them the confidence and get up and go to develop enterprises to meet the needs of growing service and manufacturing sectors in the economy.

UMEED trains positions and links youth from poor, vulnerable families to career opportunities, placing them in lasting careers.  UMEED has placed over 10,000 students in 3 years in the Business Process Outsourcing, Information Technology Services, Hotel Management and Bedside Assistance, among other fields.  The 3 month training program costs Rs. 4,500 and each participant is required to pay Rs. 500.  UMEED is currently located 40+ centers in Gujarat and Rajasthan.

If you would like to become a program or center sponsor or would like to volunteer, please contact Bhuneshwar at bhuneshwar@saath.org