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The Joy of Giving Month (Daan Utsav) is just around the corner, starting October 2nd, and we can’t wait to get started! This month-long festival of giving is the heart of our work at Goonj, turning the power of giving into positive change for communities across India. But before we kick off, we’re gearing up with Volunteer Meets across the country throughout September! These gatherings are where our community of Do-Gooders comes together to plan and prepare for large scale collection drives that form the backbone of the Joy of Giving Month. You too can do your bit by joining our community of Do-Gooders and experience the true joy of giving... Join us - https://lnkd.in/g_df3cAM #Goonj #Goonj@25 #Goonjit #TheJoyOfGivingMonth #Sustainability #CivicParticipation

The latest issue of Dignity Diary highlights the ongoing challenges faced by communities in disaster-affected areas across India. As floods and landslides continue to affect lives, the focus remains on empowering communities in their rehabilitation efforts, reaching out with basic essentials, and driving long-lasting change. We are also preparing for the upcoming Joy of Giving Month (Daan Utsav) in October, a time to celebrate the power of collective action by our community of Do-Gooders for large-scale rural development. Read here - https://lnkd.in/gS9jnDvS #Goonj #Goonj@25 #Goonjit #JoyOfGiving #DaanUtsav #Sustainability #GrassrootsChange

On September 6, 2024, we were honoured to host the Ramon Magsaysay Award Foundation and Magsaysay awardees from the Philippines at Goonj's Delhi centre. Goonj’s Founder, Anshu Gupta, a 2015 recipient of the prestigious award, welcomed the trustees, partners, and Filipino laureates as they toured our Processing Unit. They gained deep insight into our work and the way it bridges the material gap between urban and rural areas. Together, we exchanged ideas and discussed the shared challenges of disasters, development, and climate change faced by both countries. #Goonj #Goonj@25 #RamonMagsaysayAward #SustainableDevelopment

Anshu Gupta, Founder of Goonj and Gram Swabhimaan, met His Holiness the Dalai Lama along with his fellow Magsaysay Awardees, trustees of the Ramon Magsaysay Award Foundation, and Goonj's co-founder Meenakshi Gupta.

Goonj's vision is rooted in our extensive network of grassroots organisations, which form the bedrock of social change. We held our National Sanjha Meet (Partner’s Meet) from July 31 to August 2, 2024, bringing together our grassroots partners. This co-learning event focused on community strengths, challenges, and innovative solutions. Discussions covered village assessments, monitoring and evaluation, storytelling, funding integrity, and women's roles in social change. Join us in amplifying community voices and fostering collaborative learning. For updates on future events, stay tuned to our page or visit www.goonj.org #Goonj #Goonj@25 #PartnersMeet #GrassrootDevelopment #CollaborativeLearning

We continued our 25th anniversary celebrations at our annual event Chaupal in Bangalore on August 4th, 2024. The day was filled with engaging discussions, idea exchanges, and immersive cultural experiences, something worth remembering as we celebrated 25 years of People, Purpose, and Possibilities! We were thrilled to meet our large community of Do-Gooders in the city and celebrate what we've achieved together as well as dream of what's next... Stay tuned for upcoming updates on Chaupal in other cities soon… For more information, visit - /goonj.org/chaupal-2024/  #Goonj #Goonj@25 #Goonjit #Chaupal

Goonj presented the Junoon Awards 2024 at our annual event Chaupal in Bangalore on 4 August 2024. The Junoon Awards, named after the Hindi word for "Passion," celebrates the heart behind development work. It aims to recognise organisations that demonstrate exceptional courage, take risks for the greater good, and show unrelenting passion and resilience in the face of adversity. This year, six remarkable organisations were awarded for their innovative approaches to empowering communities across India. Goonj congratulates the awardees, and to those recognised for Special Jury Mention for their impactful work and dedication in redefining social impact. Read more - https://lnkd.in/dhM6KMBY Cohesion Foundation Trust Karghewale Connect Manzil Mystics Foundation Rekhta Foundation Rozgar Dhaba Tinka Samajik Sanstha People For Change SHEDO - Social Health and Education Development Organization #Goonj #Goonj@25 #Goonjit #JunoonAwards2024 #EmpoweringThroughInnovations

The latest issue of the Dignity Diary stresses the critical importance of disaster preparedness in the face of increasingly frequent and intense extreme weather events impacting many lives across India. The recent landslides in Kerala and flooding across Uttarakhand, Karnataka, Bihar, Andhra Pradesh and Assam, have once again highlighted the urgent need to strengthen response and rehabilitation efforts. Read here - https://lnkd.in/gwz7PgJT, to find out how you can support Goonj's work on ground. #Goonj #Goonj@25 #Goonjit #DignityDiary #GoonjAlliance #DisasterResponse

Landslides and Monsoon floods have caused severe damage in many parts of India, including Kerala, Karnataka, Assam, Andhra Pradesh and Bihar. Goonj continues to work and monitor the evolving situation. Our teams are reaching out with essential relief materials to families in the affected areas. While our relief efforts are underway, the growing demand in remote areas is rapidly increasing our resource needs. To contribute material and money NOW: Visit https://lnkd.in/gZJMbw-V or drop materials at any of our Goonj offices. #Goonj #Rahat #RespondingtoDisasters #RahatFloods #AssamFlood #BiharFlood #AndhraPradeshFlood #KarnatakaFloods #Kerala #Landslides

Monsoon floods have caused severe damage in many parts of India, including Assam, Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, and Karnataka. Goonj continues to work and monitor the evolving situation. Our teams are reaching out with essential relief materials to families in the affected areas. While our relief efforts are underway, the growing demand in remote areas is rapidly increasing our resource needs. To contribute material and money NOW: Visit https://lnkd.in/gZJMbw-V or drop materials at any of our Goonj offices. #Goonj #Rahat #RespondingtoDisasters #RahatFloods #AssamFlood #BiharFlood #AndhraPradeshFlood #KarnatakaFloods