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People in many states across India are struggling to survive massive floods.

People in many states across India are struggling to survive massive floods.

People in many states across India are struggling to survive massive floods. We are there reaching urgent relief materials and will continue to support and build community resilience long after the floodwaters have receded.

Contribute Urgent Requirements – https://goonj.org/floods-2019/

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After 15 dreadful days, we are now hearing such laughter in our school..Children look happy.

After 15 dreadful days, we are now hearing such laughter in our school..Children look happy.

“After 15 dreadful days, we are now hearing such laughter in our school..Children look happy.” says Mr. Kaajhi a, teacher at Vidya Mandir School in Aare village of Kolhapur, one of the worst flood affected districts of Maharashtra.

The recent floods here were a hard blow for the people here, particularly children, who seeing devastation up close was in sheer panic and was traumatized.

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A common myth…

A common myth…

A common myth…While material is necessary, monetary contributions are crucial to carry out logistics and essential purchases…

For the millions of people facing the aftermath of recent floods, your contribution matters: https://bit.ly/33zLNA2

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Recent flood across 8+ states caused massive devastation.

Recent flood across 8+ states caused massive devastation.

Recent flood across 8+ states caused massive devastation. Millions in remote affected areas are struggling to get back on their feet. We need to be there and support beyond relief materials. Contribute and raise funds with us – https://bit.ly/2jQZFDT LetzChange

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Myths and Realties – disasters

Myths and Realties – disasters

At Goonj, every step of our work involves being mindful and breaking the myth that disaster relief is an act of charity.

For the millions of people facing the aftermath of recent floods, your contribution is crucial: https://bit.ly/33zLNA2

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Goonj’s first Anniversary Meet in Singapore!!!

Goonj’s first Anniversary Meet in Singapore!!!

Goonj’s Chaupal traveled to Singapore last week to celebrate our 20th year with a dedicated group of supporters, well-wishers, and volunteers who have stood with us all along. Our first international stop this year…!! It was a great evening with a cozy gathering having meaningful conversations, celebrating and sharing stories..

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This year floods devastated parts of 8-10 states of India

This year floods devastated parts of 8-10 states of India

This year floods devastated parts of 8-10 states of India, affecting millions of people.. Did you know about this? Recently after Cyclone Fani in Odisha lakhs of evacuated people went back to lives completely devastated.. but there was little response to their misery from the rest of the country. Can you think of the reason behind this?

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300+ villages in Punjab are badly hit by recent floods

300+ villages in Punjab are badly hit by recent floods

damaging thousand acres of crops and forcing people to leave homes. Goonj team is gearing up to reach out to the affected families.

We urge you to contribute urgently needed material and organize collection drives in your area. Log on to https://goonj.org/floods-2019/

We already have volunteer-run Dropping Centers in Ludhiana,

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My Mother said so…!!

My Mother said so…!!

A nice breezy evening under the moon light with two torches. We were discussing about menstruation openly, frankly and loudly!!!!
I walked through the narrow lanes, climbed up the staircase and reached a small terrace in a slum where a lot of people involved in sex work live … There were no street lights but the big fat moon was shining above in its majesty.

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Realities of menstruation and drought

Realities of menstruation and drought

“कोई कोई एक कपड़ा चार बार इस्तेमाल करे है, कोई दस बार.” (some of us use one cloth 4 times while others use it 10 times). Another woman said, “माहवारी समस्या लगती है. अपनी समस्या किस्से कहे, अपने मर्द से भी नहीं कहे सकतें. जब कपड़ा गंधा भी मिल जाता है. धो कर सुखा लेते है माहवारी के लिए.” (Menstruation seems like a problem.

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Voices from the field; Tribal women speak up about NJPC & menses

Voices from the field; Tribal women speak up about NJPC & menses

“Even today at times of emergency while working in the field or when cloth is not available we use leaves from local Sal Trees.” The women of Koi tribe, Sugapada village of Daringbadi block, Odisha recently spoke to Goonj about their challenges around menstruation. Popularly called the Kashmir of Odisha; the Daringbadi block is surrounded by valleys,

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