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.
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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.
Read More >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.
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"The pond's water was once fit for worship, irrigation, and even for our animals. Now, it's nothing but a breeding ground for mosquitoes," said Suhil Mandal. Basantpur Chintamani, a decade-old village pond and a community water resource that once met daily household water needs, supported sustainable irrigation for farmers, and provided clean water for livestock—where small-scale fish farming thrived—dried up and became a symbol of neglect and despair until the villagers decided to take action.
Read More >Your Saree can be so much more.. So can You!! -Transform Sarees into Dignified Development
Sarees, timeless garments of our tradition, are more than just clothing. They symbolize basic needs, dignity, development, and livelihood for a vast majority of women.
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