In Alankuppam village, Goonj’s NJPC session on menstrual dignity led to a community vegetable garden—nurturing health, income, and collective care.

Reviving the Canal, Restoring the Crop: A Collective Act in Vadanerkundram, Tamil Nadu
138 villagers in Vadanerkundram, Tamil Nadu, came together to revive an irrigation canal through Goonj’s “Dignity for Work” initiative — bringing water, crop, and dignity back to their land.

He Picked Up the Needle Again
During a volunteer visit, a corporate team member rediscovers his sewing skills at Goonj’s GCOC, reflecting how giving flows both ways.

More Than Money: One Woman’s Contribution at a Chennai Camp
At a Goonj camp in Chennai, a housewife showed that giving isn’t only about money — it’s about time, intent, and action.

Sheeja’s Long Walk with Goonj: From a Flyer to a Movement in Muvattupuzha
From a newspaper flyer to 15+ years of thoughtful collection camps, Sheeja’s story in Kerala reflects resilience, care, and people-first giving.

When City Met Village: A Field Visit That Redefined Giving for 15 Mumbai Volunteers
In July 2023, 15 Mumbai volunteers visited Palghar to see how Goonj’s material collections power rural dignity. They left with stories and campaigns.

Alka’s Consistent Call: A Volunteer’s Quiet Legacy from Goa
From clean-up drives to multi-truck material collections, Alka Ji has built a quiet, consistent legacy of volunteering with Goonj since 2010.

Sujata’s Spark: From One Click to a Community of Care in Roorkee
After discovering Goonj online, Sujata grew from first-time contributor to Roorkee’s lead volunteer, now guiding 90+ contributors and building lasting structures of care.

Avrithi’s Circle of Care: A Daughter’s Promise from Dehradun
After losing her mother, Avrithi launched DEWS in Dehradun — leading initiatives on menstrual dignity, mental wellness, and structured giving with Goonj.

Sunil’s Centre of Purpose: A Quiet Promise Kept in Dehradun
After losing his wife, Sunil Anand opened a Goonj drop-off centre in Dehradun. His story reflects healing, dignity, and quiet leadership in action.

Encouraging Expression Through School Kits – Goonj’s Creative Learning Day in Siddapura, Karnataka
Goonj’s S2S session in Siddapura village fosters expression, confidence, and community-led education through creative activities and urban surplus school kits.