In Tamil Nadu’s Cuddalore district, villagers in Kallimedu restored two canals through collective effort, doubling crop cycles and incomes for over 150 people.

Rethinking disaster wastage: The Journey of MY Pad from the Streets of Chennai
How discarded clothes from the 2005 tsunami became the foundation of Goonj’s MY Pad — a reusable cloth pad created by and for women to restore dignity and menstrual health.

A New Thread of Livelihood: Cloth Pads in Karmangdi Village
In Karmangdi village of Tamil Nadu, women are turning menstrual taboos into livelihood opportunities through cloth pad making—combining awareness, accessibility, and dignity.

West Champaran’s Response in Action: Rebuilding Roads, Spaces & Dignity in Chakdahwa
Discover how the villagers of Chakdahwa in Bihar rebuilt roads and community spaces post-flood, under Goonj’s Cloth for Work initiative—restoring access, dignity, and togetherness.

Repairing Roads, Restoring Dignity: The Tharu Community’s Resilient Response in West Champaran
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







