"The pond's water was once fit for worship, irrigation, and even for our animals. Now, it's nothing but a breeding ground for mosquitoes," said Suhil Mandal. Basantpur Chintamani, a decade-old village pond and a community water resource that once met daily household water needs, supported sustainable irrigation for farmers, and provided clean water for livestock—where small-scale fish farming thrived—dried up and became a symbol of neglect and despair until the villagers decided to take action.
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Your Saree can be so much more.. So can You!! -Transform Sarees into Dignified Development
Sarees, timeless garments of our tradition, are more than just clothing. They symbolize basic needs, dignity, development, and livelihood for a vast majority of women.
![Sujni by Goonj: Upcycling Textiles for Livelihood & Sustainability Sujni by Goonj: Upcycling Textiles for Livelihood & Sustainability](https://goonj.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Sujni-4.webp)
Sujni by Goonj: Upcycling Textiles for Livelihood & Sustainability
In the aftermath of the devastating 2008 Bihar floods, over 30 truckloads of unwearable clothes piled up in a local warehouse, leaving many unsure of how to address the problem. This scenario is not unique to India—worldwide, disaster wastage is a common issue caused by a mismatch between what is contributed and what is needed, or by insensitivity in the contribution process.
![Kelte Village’s Journey: Community Revives Roads & Overcomes Migration Challenges Kelte Village’s Journey: Community Revives Roads & Overcomes Migration Challenges](https://goonj.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Kelte-Maharshtra.webp)
Kelte Village’s Journey: Community Revives Roads & Overcomes Migration Challenges
Kelte, a village in Maharashtra’s Ratnagiri district, has witnessed significant rural-to-urban migration. Many villagers, approximately half of the residents, have moved to cities in
![Dhemaji, Assam: Community Restores Lifeline Bridge for Rural Connectivity Dhemaji, Assam: Community Restores Lifeline Bridge for Rural Connectivity](https://goonj.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Dhemaji-Assam.webp)
Dhemaji, Assam: Community Restores Lifeline Bridge for Rural Connectivity
Rural transport plays a crucial role in fulfilling more than half of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), aligning with the 2030 Agenda’s principle of “leaving no one behind.” It is a key enabler for food security and the eradication of hunger.
![Perkiweedu Community Takes Action: Cleaning Plastic Pollution from Their Canal Perkiweedu Community Takes Action: Cleaning Plastic Pollution from Their Canal](https://goonj.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Perkiweedu-Telangana1-1.jpg.webp)
Perkiweedu Community Takes Action: Cleaning Plastic Pollution from Their Canal
A recent study published in the journal Nature revealed that India now generates the highest plastic pollution in the world. Is plastic pollution confined to urban areas? No.
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Transforming Urban Surplus: Goonj’s Journey from Menstrual Health to Circular Solutions
India generates 8.5% of the world's textile urban surplus, a significant portion of which comes from pre- and post-production processes in the garment and textile industries. Yet, much of this waste—whether surplus fabric, defective pieces, or discarded garments—ends up in landfills or incinerators, contributing to environmental degradation.
![Periyarkavala Village Unites to Restore Vital Roadway Periyarkavala Village Unites to Restore Vital Roadway](https://goonj.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Periyarkavala’s-Path-banner.webp)
Periyarkavala Village Unites to Restore Vital Roadway
Periyarkavala village, situated along the Periyar River in the Idukki district, relies on farming and daily wage labor for its livelihood. With its rich soil, the village thrives on cultivating cardamom and coffee.
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Kalakriti Campaign: Nurturing Children’s Creativity During the Pandemic
When the pandemic disengaged urban and rural children from physical classroom to formal education, this campaign was about using drawing as a way of expression to children stuck at their homes. Successfully implemented across 15 states.
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Tarang Campaign: Fostering Joy and Learning Across India
At Goonj, we celebrate Tarang, a campaign to spread some joy among children across urban and rural India. In cities, we invite you to your nearest Goonj office for a book exchange where you can swap any two of your regional language or children's books and get a novel.
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Summer Challenge: Empowering Youth Through Sustainability and Community Engagement
Children complete a series of tasks to complete this challenge. The children who complete the challenge visit the Goonj processing centres to understand how their material is being re-utilized and are presented with a winner’s badge.