
November 2025 Issue #75
October – Stories of Sharing and Collective Action
from the Joy Of Sharing Month
October brought alive Goonj’s spirit of togetherness as thousands across multiple cities joined hands to celebrate the Joy of Sharing Month alongside Daan Utsav. Across 50+ cities, 500+ volunteers led 600+ collection camps were organised. Thousands of citizens from all walks of life contributed for their fellow rural citizens’ wellbeing.
Odha Do Zindagi this winter
How about taking out woolens for a fellow citizen’s warmth?

The dip in the temperature is nudging us to take out our woolens.. Goonj’s annual winter campaign Odha Do Zindagi gives us a chance to contribute our underutilized woollens — blankets, shawls, socks, mufflers, and other materials like tarpaulins, shoes to bring warmth and care to those facing the season’s harshness. With forecasts of a severe winter, please remember cold doesn’t kill people, lack of clothing does.
Stay tuned to know more and join this movement of mindful giving.
Safarnama: Stories by our Volunteers
The second edition of Safarnama, in the voices of our volunteers, through stories and personal reflections, captured to inspire others and bring together a stronger community of do gooders across the country..
Rahat Disaster Response Updates
This year’s floods extended many months. Our ongoing relief work started in April, 2025 across 21 states and 85+ districts, reaching disaster-affected communities channelizing over 55,000 relief kits till the third week of October.
Together with our field teams and grassroots partner organisations network, Goonj’s disaster relief work continued through floods, landslides, and other climate challenges — to ensure timely, dignified relief and longer term rehabilitation and development work.
Upcoming Events
Stay tuned for meaningful engagements that celebrate stories of belonging and action:
Jagriti Yatra | November 19
An experiential journey with over 500 changemakers across India exploring inclusive entrepreneurship. Goonj will host the Yatris for a unique learning exchange.
Ghazipur Literature Festival | November 22–24
Anshu Gupta (Founder- Goonj and Gram Swabhimaan) will speak at this festival celebrating local and national voices in literature, bridging urban-rural dialogues and fostering inclusive storytelling.
World Summit on Disaster Management, Dehradun | November 28–30
Goonj will showcase an immersive exhibition- Disasters: Myths and Realities with a panel, bringing community voices and the Societal Alliance on Resilience and Response to Disasters (SARRD) framework to global audiences.


















