After two consecutive lockdowns disrupted his family’s livelihood, Munna Lal in Lucknow rebuilt his ancestral work of grinding stone making with assistance and quiet strength.

From Flood to Flourishing — The Story of Three Women and a Thousand Idiyappams
After the 2018 Kerala floods, Sindhu, Santhamma, and Geetanjali revived their catering business through Goonj’s support—turning a setback into sustainable growth.

Vaapsi with Dignity — How Ritesh Rebuilt His Idli Stall in Naigaon
Explore how Ritesh from Jalgaon restarted his livelihood by launching a food stall through Goonj’s Vaapsi initiative using locally relevant material assistance

Rebuilding Pathways: Community-Led Road Repair in Maykot, Uttarakhand
Maykot, Uttarakhand’s villagers rebuilt their damaged road through collective action. Discover how community-led resilience creates lasting change.

Rebuilding the Road to Dignity After Cyclone Nisarga in Bandarwadi, Maharashtra
Discover how residents of Bandarwadi village in Maharashtra turned disaster into opportunity by restoring road access after Cyclone Nisarga through Goonj’s Cloth for Work initiative.

Flexing the Gaps — Turning Unused Banners into Tools of Dignity and Innovation
Explore how Goonj repurposed discarded flex banners into roofs, pouches, and everyday essentials—combining circular innovation with people-led resilience.

When the Clouds Burst, the People Held On — Tehri Garhwal’s Story of Resilience
Discover how 31 families in Kot village, Tehri Garhwal, navigated the aftermath of a cloudburst and how Goonj facilitated material-led recovery grounded in dignity.

Working with Communities to Plant 200,000 Trees Against Cyclones in the Sundarbans
Discover how Goonj and the people of the Sundarbans planted 200,000 mangroves to protect against cyclones and floods. A movement towards community-led climate resilience.

Bringing Hope to Bihar’s Flood-Affected Communities
Goonj is actively reaching out with relief in Bihar’s flood-hit Supaul district, delivering ration kits and essentials to stranded families. Join us in bringing hope to the affected communities.

Goonj Website: Innovations in Disaster Relief
Goonj’s Sujni initiative in Bihar turns discarded fabric into quilts, creating sustainable livelihoods for women and repurposing disaster waste.

A Safe Haven for Children’s Dreams – Transforming a Village School in Maheshpur
In Maheshpur, West Bengal, villagers came together under Goonj’s Cloth for Work initiative to repair a school, ensuring safer access for children. Read how local action creates lasting change.