Federal Express Corporation is advancing its efforts in supporting inclusive entrepreneurship through the United Way Mumbai Saksham initiative. This collaboration aims to empower minority entrepreneurs in India by providing resources, training, and mentorship.
Since its inception in 2021, the Saksham initiative has delivered business kits to small business owners across sectors such as tailoring, food services, and beauty services. These kits are designed to help beneficiaries establish sustainable businesses. A post-distribution assessment conducted by United Way Mumbai highlighted significant outcomes from the May 2024 distribution:
- 38% of participants who previously had no income now earn an average annual income of ₹61,176.