Learn how Pimpari (Sh) villagers in Osmanabad, Maharashtra, recharged six borewells through Goonj’s Cloth for Work initiative, improving groundwater levels and reducing water scarcity
Deep Dive into Community Resilience
Read the full Goonj Karnataka State Report to discover how urban surplus and community action are changing lives.
Goonj’s journey in Tamil Nadu began in 2004 with the post- Tsunami relief work. What started as relief has since grown into a people-powered movement anchored by the Goonj Chennai Center of Circularity that bridges urban surplus with rural aspirations. Rooted in dignity, agency, and local wisdom, our approach transforms material abundance into powerful currencies for sustainable change.
IMPACT HIGHLIGHTS (2014-2024)
RURAL DEVELOPMENT
3,500+
community led rural development projects
EDUCATION
30,000+
school kits reached.
WATER MANAGEMENT
2000+
initiatives for rural water security.
DISASTER RESPONSE
70,000+
families reached during COVID, floods, cyclones and fires
MENSTRUAL HYGIENE
500,000+
MY Pads channelised for menstrual awareness.
URBAN PARTNERSHIPS
700+
collection camps organised
IMPACT STORIES
Behind every statistic is a story of change and dignity-led development.
A quiet but powerful walkthrough of Goonj’s disaster photo exhibition at Aalim Muhammed Salegh College evokes reflection and responsibility among faculty and students.
When a Silent Hall Spoke Volumes, A Disaster Exhibition that Moved More Than Minds
In Alankuppam village, Goonj’s NJPC session on menstrual dignity led to a community vegetable garden—nurturing health, income, and collective care.
Beyond Menstrual Myths: Growing Health and Hope in Alankuppam
JOIN THE MOVEMENT
This is our clarion call to people: Don’t just recycle, ‘Goonj.. it’ instead!
Any surplus material you may have-at home, in offices, or anywhere—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.
Let’s play a more active role in shaping a better world for ourselves and future generations.