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40 women converted 3-acres of land into their very own kitchen garden!!

40 women converted 3-acres of land into their very own kitchen garden!!

4 months in a year the women of Kandhamal district in Odisha work in paddy fields, while the rest of the year they seek out a living by making utensils out of Sal Tree leaves. Speaking with these women about their menstruation, during a Chuppi Todo Baithak (Break the Silence Meeting), we found that among the many menstrual taboos they face,

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There’s a double benefit in store for you..

There’s a double benefit in store for you..

If you are in Delhi and haven’t been to the international Trade Fair.. there’s a double benefit in store for you.. Do drop by Goonj Stall outside stall 7 at the India Trade Promotion Organisation IITF, Pragati Maidan to explore a range of beautiful upcycled handmade #GreenByGoonj products made from upcycled cloth, torn oversized jeans,

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Celebrations and conversations among do-gooders..

Celebrations and conversations among do-gooders..

Celebrations and conversations among do-gooders..
Chaupal our no agenda platform for like-minded people traveled to Dubai last week.. Launched earlier this year as part of our 20th-anniversary celebrations Dubai Chaupal brought together dedicated supporters, well-wishers, and volunteers in the city.. making it our second international stop this year…!!
Here are some glimpses..

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Giving to Goonj is super easy now

Giving to Goonj is super easy now – Just aim and scan – responding to many requests to make monetary giving easier we have now tied with Paytm. You can scan the code, make a contribution and a receipt will reach your mailbox on a click of a button. With Bhim UPI you can now easily pay for ordering Green by Goonj products from wherever you are.....

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This is my gift for friends I have never met.

This is my gift for friends I have never met.

“This is my gift for friends I have never met.”, our 8-year old volunteer, Divij from Bangalore said while visiting a Goonj Collection Camp in his society. He had been saving coins in his piggy bank for the last few months. Dividing his savings into two parts; Divij kept one half for himself and the other he packed in a beautiful ‘Goonj kee Gullak’ he made himself.

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The resilient women of Uttarakhand show us what women of India are capable of..

The resilient women of Uttarakhand show us what women of India are capable of..

The resilient women of Uttarakhand show us what women of India are capable of.. Goonj mobilises and motivates communities across India to identify and work on their own problems. the urban material is reached as a reward for their efforts.
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Happiness in Small Box for Jishu!

Happiness in Small Box for Jishu!

11-year-old Jishu squealed with joy when he saw what was inside the box he had just been given.. He couldn‟t believe that he now have a pair of brand new shoes. “I used to wear an old shoe but the strap got loose and I could not balance and stand properly wearing it. I had to hold my mother‟s hand to walk around and at times,

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Every year Goonj motivates communities across rural India to address their own problems, where urban material acts as a catalyst..

Every year Goonj motivates communities across rural India to address their own problems, where urban material acts as a catalyst..

Munsiyari in Uttarkhand is a beautiful town nestled amongst the snow-capped peaks of the Himalayas. But it is the women of Malla Ghorpatta, a village next to Munsiyari, who are the real jewels, given their amazing solidarity and sense of purpose. Watch how despite unfavorable circumstances, these women managed to work towards finding a solution to revive their land!

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Dear friends of Goonj! We hope to see you at ‘Chaupal 2019’ on Saturday 23rd November from 6pm to 8:30pm at Malhaar, 1302, Tiffany Tower, Cluster W, Jumeirah Lakes Towers :)

Dear friends of Goonj! We hope to see you at ‘Chaupal 2019’ on Saturday 23rd November from 6pm to 8:30pm at Malhaar, 1302, Tiffany Tower, Cluster W, Jumeirah Lakes Towers :)

Dear friends of Goonj! We hope to see you at ‘Chaupal 2019’ on Saturday 23rd November from 6pm to 8:30pm at Malhaar, 1302, Tiffany Tower, Cluster W, Jumeirah Lakes Towers 🙂

RSVP here: https://bit.ly/34FGLSh

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India experienced 167 instances of cold waves, the highest in 13 years last year

India experienced 167 instances of cold waves, the highest in 13 years last year

India experienced 167 instances of cold waves, the highest in 13 years last year. Millions of homeless people, children and those affected by the floods this year will be facing a tough winter. Goonj urges you to do your bit to #SpreadTheWarmth this year! Join Goonj’s annual winter campaign- #OdhaDoZindagi and contribute your woolens and sarees…your giving could mean so much!

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