Discover how the Tharu community in Gobrahia, Bihar came together to rebuild roads and canals after floods, showcasing resilience, dignity, and people-led development.

Redirecting the River: A Collective Effort in Tamkuhi, Bihar
In West Champaran, Bihar, villagers of Tamkuhi widened a river mouth through community effort to reduce flooding. A story of people-led resilience and dignity, empowered by Goonj’s Cloth for Work initiative.

Rebuilding Learning Spaces in the Floodplains of Assam
In Golaghat, Assam, flood-affected communities rebuilt three Anganwadi centres under Goonj’s Cloth for Work initiative, restoring learning spaces with dignity and shared action.

Rising from the Ashes: Fire Relief in Krishnapur, Mayurbhanj
Maykot, Uttarakhand’s villagers rebuilt their damaged road through collective action. Discover how community-led resilience creates lasting change.

Holding on to Ancestral Craft — Munna Lal’s Grit Beyond the Lockdowns
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.