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NORTH-EASTERN STATES AND WEST BENGAL

Regional Report

Enabling lives through dignity, sustainability, and community engagement

Beyond Relief: How Communities in North-Eastern State and West Bengal Are Shaping Their Own Future

North-Eastern State and West Bengal, rich in culture and natural resources, face floods, cyclones, and shifting livelihoods that constantly reshape everyday life. Resilience is not about waitingā€”itā€™s about people reclaiming resources, strengthening existing systems, and leading their own solutions. Our journey in the region began with disaster response and has since evolved into deeper developmental work.

This Regional Report goes beyond numbersā€”it showcases how communities are driving change through dignity, participation, and circular solutions. It highlights flood-affected communities restoring roads, bridges, and shared spaces using local materials, women reclaiming menstrual health dignity through the Not Just a Piece of Cloth (NJPC) initiative, and the role of Societal Alliance for Resilience and Response to Disasters (SARRD) in strengthening disaster preparedness.

NORTH-EASTERN STATE AND WEST BENGAL COMMUNITY IMPACT:

KEY HIGHLIGHTS (2014-2024)

The following numbers represent the collective power of communities in driving change

RURAL DEVELOPMENT

6,500+

tonnes of material repurposed to reach village communities.

EDUCATION

30,000+

school kits reached.

ENVIRONMENT

3,000+

saplings plantation drives, promoting sustainable conservation efforts.

WATER MANAGEMENT

1400+

initiatives for rural water security.

MENSTRUAL HYGIENE

4,50,000+

MY Pads channelised for menstrual awareness.

URBAN Partnerships

500+

organizations engaged in sustainable development.

DISASTER RESPONSE

70,000+

families reached during ļ¬‚oods

INFRASTRUCTURE

3000+

infrastructure developed to improve access.

LIVELIHOOD Restoration

2100+

families empowered to rebuild their sources of income.

Deep Dive into Community Resilience

Read the full Goonj North-Eastern State and West Bengal Regional Report to discover how urban surplus and community action are changing lives.

IMPACT STORIES

Behind every statistic is a story of change and dignity-led development.

JOIN THE MOVEMENT

This is our clarion call to people: Donā€™t just recycle, ā€˜Goonj.. itā€™ instead!

Any surplus material you may haveā€”at home, in offices, or anywhereā€”is urgently needed to respond to climate change and climate emergencies across India. Goonj exponentially increases the impact of your material by deploying it to mobilize and enable people in both urban and rural India to drive climate action-led solutions.

Letā€™s play a more active role in shaping a better world for ourselves and future generations.

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