In Nangda Pada, Banswara, Rajasthan, 57 villagers cleaned their only well under Goonj’s Cloth for Work initiative, restoring safe drinking water and building resilience through collective action.

A Study Centre Built with Hope: How a Village in West Bengal Turned Their Children’s Future
In Kaksaha village, South 24 Parganas, residents built a study centre through Goonj’s Cloth for Work initiative to prevent school dropouts and give children access to education.

Breaking the Silence in Borselek: Menstrual Health Awareness Among Missing Women in Assam
In Borselek village, Assam, Goonj’s Chuppi Todo Baithak empowered Mising women to openly discuss menstrual wellbeing for the first time. Discover how this NJPC session sparked a silent revolution.

When a Village Dug Together: How Women in Palghar Took the Lead in Water Conservation
Explore how over 80 villagers in Poyshet, Maharashtra, tackled seasonal water scarcity by building contour trenches under Goonj’s Cloth for Work initiative, empowering women and restoring groundwater levels.

Rebuilding Roads, Restoring Dignity: How Villagers in Tehri Garhwal Transformed Access Through Shramdaan
Discover how over 280 villagers in Gona, Tehri Garhwal, came together under Goonj’s Cloth for Work initiative to rebuild a damaged footpath and boundary wall through voluntary labour and shared resilience.

From Grief to Growth: How a Village Revived Bhavani Amma’s Land and Livelihood in Cuddalore
Explore how Goonj’s Cloth for Work initiative and community support helped a grieving widow in Tamil Nadu restore her land, regain dignity, and create new livelihood opportunities.

Goonj.. it!, Fly High: How Delhi Malayalees Association Turned Their First Collection Drive Into a Creative Celebration of Giving
At their first Goonj collection drive, the Delhi Malayalees Association blended giving with creativity through a Gullak-painting activity that inspired aerospace students to spread the message of collective impact.

Second Innings with Purpose: The Inspiring Volunteer Journey of Mrs. Gouri Chatterjee in Kolkata
Scientist-turned-volunteer Gouri Chatterjee finds purpose in social service after retirement. Discover how she champions collection drives with Goonj in Kolkata as part of her second innings.

Building Community, One Door at a Time: The Joy of Giving Week Story from SBIOA Unity Enclave
At SBIOA Unity Enclave, Tamil Nadu, tenants turned volunteers led a month-long Goonj collection drive during Joy of Giving Week, mobilising a thousand-resident community through creativity, care, and commitment.

Skipping with Purpose: How a Volunteer and Children Turned Play into Giving in Tamil Nadu
In Tamil Nadu, a Goonj volunteer turned a skipping game into a creative Joy of Giving Week fundraiser, inspiring young children to contribute to social change while having fun.

Falguni Trivedi’s Journey of Consistent Contribution
From a single saree drive to managing 15+ centres, Falguni Trivedi’s story is one of grit, purpose, and action. A volunteer who turned contribution into a way of life.