The Delhi NCR region, home to over 30 million people, faces severe environmental challenges, necessitating an urgent tree plantation initiative. The region consistently ranks among the world's most polluted cities, with PM2.5 levels often exceeding safe limits by up to 20 times during peak pollution seasons (WHO, 2022). This pollution crisis leads to significant health issues, including respiratory and cardiovascular diseases, affecting millions of residents.

Ummid Foundation – Hope for Human and HDFC Bank Limited (HDFC PARIVARTAN - A Step towards Sustainable Progress) A CSR initiative project Tree Plantation & Environment Awareness Theme: Think Environment First. Mass Tree Plantation Drive of 26592 Plants including 2 years maintenance work at 3 different locations of (GDA) Ghaziabad Development Authority (UP).

Site One: Indirapuram Yojna Stith Shakti Khand-4, Ghaziabad (UP) - 5000 Plants.

Site Two: Madhuban Bhapudham Block B, Ghaziabad (UP) - 5000 Plants.

Site Three: Bowapur Pardhikaran Land, Ghaziabad (UP) - 16592 Plants.

Project Title:  SUSTAINABLE/ ENVIRONMENT FRIENDLY SOLUTIONS REQUIRED TO REPLACE ‘SINGLE USE PLASTIC’

Introduction:

This Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) outlines the terms and conditions for a collaborative Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) project between Ummid Foundation - Hope for Human and SAVE Microfinance Pvt Ltd. In the face of escalating environmental concerns, it is imperative to cultivate a conscious effort towards waste management and reduction. "Green Steps" is a comprehensive waste awareness campaign aimed at fostering sustainable habits and advocating for responsible waste disposal. Through targeted education, engagement, and community involvement, the campaign intends to ignite a collective commitment toward a cleaner and greener future.

Campaign Objectives:

Raise awareness about the environmental impact of improper waste disposal. Encourage the adoption of eco-friendly practices for waste reduction and recycling. Foster community engagement and participation in waste management initiatives.

Empower individuals and communities to take ownership of their environmental footprint. Create a long-term behavioral change towards sustainable waste management practices.

Climate Change - Establishment of Climate Resilient Farming System in Khaju Rani Village of Block Chaukhutiya of Almora District (Uttarakhand) 2021-2022 Grant under Climate Change Fund (CCF) NABARD – National Bank of Agriculture and Rural Development.

Ummid Foundation – Hope for Humans and its volunteers take initiative to teach about natural environment.  Tackling environment issues is the key to regional development.  It is the sole responsibility of every member of our society. We can all contribute to this. Even a single step taken has large impact on the environment.

• Ummid Foundation – Hope for Human conduct training and workshop on how human beings can manage natural resources and ecosystems.
• Ummid Foundation – Hope for Human train them with the help of Kisan Vikas Kendra about managing bio-diversity with planting of a new tree.
• With our continuous efforts, Ummid Foundation – Hope for Human observed difference between the people's attitude towards the environment. They have come forward to help us and environment and are willing to do it with whatever means they can do.
• Ummid Foundation – Hope for Human aware people on Climate change issues by conducting seminars, Group discussions, distributing pamphlets. We trained them so that they shift their farming to Organic farming and come up with a smiling face ready to help others.
• Training on Backyard farming and kitchen gardens passionately advocate for environmental and livelihoods support for the poor farmers and their families.