UMA Foundation is a global effort to empower youth through music. The organization was founded in 2004 as a compliment to RBC desiFEST music festival. UMA Foundation's mission is to empower youth though developing and supporting community based music education.
The vision of UMA is to educate and inspire youth through music. Funding to develop the "means" comes from music concerts featuring artists from diverse cultural and backgrounds. Artists such as The Bilz, JOSH and Apache Indian have all performed at UMA Foundation's evens. Attended by a diverse audience of non-Indians and Indians alike, UMA events are built on a healthy collaboration between international artists, non-governmental organizations, public institutions, corporations, and promoters creating a diverse experience interesting to all ages and backgrounds.