For many women in rural Maharashtra, menstruation remains a source of stigma

Aasan Centre in Palghar: Stitching Dreams, Empowering Lives
Goonj’s Aasan Centre in Palghar empowers tribal women economically through sustainable livelihood activities.

Rebuilding the Joy of Learning: Goonj’s School-to-School Initiative in Alyani Village
Maharashtra, Goonj’s School-to-School initiative brought students back to school through engaging

Restoring Water Balance in Osmanabad: Andur Village’s Community-Led Solution
Maharashtra’s Osmanabad district, like many parts of rural India, faces a dual water crisis

Restoring Water Dignity in Kalki Village
Kalki, a remote village in Maharashtra, is surrounded by lush greenery, yet its people have long struggled with water scarcity in rural India.

Women in Karkatta Village Reclaim Their Water Dignity
Water has always been a challenge in Karkatta village, Latur (Maharashtra).

Building Community Spaces, Strengthening Connection
village in Palghar district, Maharashtra, the absence of a community center meant that residents had no common space for meetings, social gatherings, and local events.

From Awareness to Action: Women in Tembhare Grow Their Own Nutrition
When Goonj’s team engaged with the women of Tembhare village in Shahapur Tehsil (Thane district, Maharashtra),

Breaking Menstrual Stigma: How Apithi Village Built Safe Spaces for Women
Bhargavi river, which served as Apithi’s village primary water source, ran close to a main road.

Restoring Traditional Water Resources: Vishwaspur’s Journey to Water Security
Chhattisgarh's water story is full of surprising contrasts. Despite being home to four major rivers—including

Rising against crisis: How Nanivali Village Led Its Own Development
In the face of pandemic-induced job losses and economic uncertainty, many families in Nanivali village, Maharashtra