Through targeted, job-focused training and microfinance, UDAAN (Urban Development and Action Alliance Network) gets rid of systemic barriers to human growth in urban slums. Through five strategic phases, the program helps residents move from working informally to becoming self-employed in a way that is sustainable.
UDAAN Needs Assessment: A 20-question diagnostic survey to look at business goals and make sure that interventions were in line with the real-world economy.
The UDAAN Fund: A fundraising campaign that will be used to give small businesses seed capital to get started with small-scale ventures across diverse trade domains.
Venture Briefs: A free, six-part guide to learning about money, starting a business, the supply chain, and managing long-term risk.
Skills Take-Off Sessions: Hands-on classes where people learn useful, low-cost skills like that can help them make a living.
Ongoing Support: A two-year mentorship ecosystem that helps micro-entrepreneurs grow their businesses.