Discover how over 280 villagers in Gona, Tehri Garhwal, came together under Goonj’s Cloth for Work initiative to rebuild a damaged footpath and boundary wall through voluntary labour and shared resilience.
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Falguni Trivedi’s Journey of Consistent Contribution
From a single saree drive to managing 15+ centres, Falguni Trivedi’s story is one of grit, purpose, and action. A volunteer who turned contribution into a way of life.
Read More >Field Visit to the Sunderbans: A Journey Through Community-Led Change
Discover how volunteers experienced Goonj’s grassroots initiatives, from kitchen gardening and climate action to menstrual health and rural education, in the Sunderbans.
Read More >He Picked Up the Needle Again
During a volunteer visit, a corporate team member rediscovers his sewing skills at Goonj’s GCOC, reflecting how giving flows both ways.
Read More >More Than Money: One Woman’s Contribution at a Chennai Camp
At a Goonj camp in Chennai, a housewife showed that giving isn’t only about money — it’s about time, intent, and action.
Read More >Sheeja’s Long Walk with Goonj: From a Flyer to a Movement in Muvattupuzha
From a newspaper flyer to 15+ years of thoughtful collection camps, Sheeja’s story in Kerala reflects resilience, care, and people-first giving.
Read More >When City Met Village: A Field Visit That Redefined Giving for 15 Mumbai Volunteers
In July 2023, 15 Mumbai volunteers visited Palghar to see how Goonj’s material collections power rural dignity. They left with stories and campaigns.
Read More >Alka’s Consistent Call: A Volunteer’s Quiet Legacy from Goa
From clean-up drives to multi-truck material collections, Alka Ji has built a quiet, consistent legacy of volunteering with Goonj since 2010.
Read More >Sujata’s Spark: From One Click to a Community of Care in Roorkee
After discovering Goonj online, Sujata grew from first-time contributor to Roorkee’s lead volunteer, now guiding 90+ contributors and building lasting structures of care.
Read More >Avrithi’s Circle of Care: A Daughter’s Promise from Dehradun
After losing her mother, Avrithi launched DEWS in Dehradun — leading initiatives on menstrual dignity, mental wellness, and structured giving with Goonj.
Read More >Sunil’s Centre of Purpose: A Quiet Promise Kept in Dehradun
After losing his wife, Sunil Anand opened a Goonj drop-off centre in Dehradun. His story reflects healing, dignity, and quiet leadership in action.
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