The Memons have their origins in the small towns and villages of Kutch, Gujarat and Kathiawad regions of pre-independent India.

After the partition of the subcontinent in 1947, a large number of Memons migrated to Pakistan. Many preferred  to remain in India and a few gradually settled in other countries.

The Memons are now spread all over the world. A large segment is in Pakistan and India while others are in U.K., U.S.A., Canada & other countries of Asia, Europe, Africa & the Middle East. Wherever they settled, the Memons have organized themselves into various Memon Jamats, just like those found in their ancestral towns, to solve many social problems at the local level. But in the present-day conditions, a strong need was felt to establish an international organization to bring the worldwide Memon community under one umbrella

By the Grace of Allah (SWT), the World Memon Organization (WMO) was formally launched at the 2nd Memon International Convention held in Dubai on 30th/31st March 2002. This historic launch was witnessed by over 200 delegates from 19 countries of the world. This was indeed a unique milestone in the history of the entire Memon Community

The mission of the World Memon Organization (WMO) is to act as the central Memon organization representing the Memon community throughout the world and to promote the advancement, upliftment, unity, welfare and well-being of Memons in the world in all aspects of life and at all times in accordance with and under the guidance of Islamic principles

The WMO has been divided into seven regions or chapters to conduct its activities within the specific country or region. The seven Chapters are Pakistan, India, Africa, Europe, North America, Middle East and Far East.

The Pakistan Chapter of the World Memon Organization is considered as the most active chapter.