We exist to ensure Goonj will reach its fullest potential to transform how social impact work is done — across India and around the world.
The Impact
Impact of Goonj's work
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For the past 25 years, Goonj has been a catalyst for change, born out of the simple yet profound mission to address one of humanity's most basic needs: clothing.
Rather than perpetuating the traditional model of charity, Goonj pioneered a revolutionary approach. Clothing became a currency—a way to reward individuals and communities for their contributions to public work projects that improve living conditions in rural villages and urban neighborhoods across India.
Today, Goonj operates in 31 states and territories, with a dedicated team of over 1,200 staff members and tens of thousands of volunteers, impacting the lives of millions each year. It processes close to 10 million kgs of discarded urban material to enable close to 10,000 development projects each year.
Its work has gained global recognition for its innovative methods and commitment to creating equitable and sustainable change.
The Goonj Foundation was created to support this extraordinary mission. We are a community of Goonj’s friends and advocates, dedicated to expanding its reach and deepening its impact across India. Beyond that, we work to share the India-born "Goonj Way" with NGOs, social entrepreneurs, and academic communities worldwide, inspiring others to adopt this model of dignity-led development.
Join us in supporting Goonj as it continues to redefine the way we think about giving, empowerment, and social change.
OUR CHARTER
The Goonj Foundation invests
in two strategic areas.
Critical funding to scale Goonj’s work
across India.
Ensuring academics, civil society leaders and social entrepreneurs around the world understand how the Goonj philosophy
can improve the outcomes of
social impact work.
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Make a difference.
At Goonj, everyone has an important contribution to make — through their wisdom, their talents, their labor or their financial resources.
If you have an interest in contributing your talents, time or resources to the work of Goonj and the Goonj Foundation, please reach out through the link below.
Goonj at Work Around the World
2015 Ramon Magsaysay Award - Acceptance Speech by Anshu Gupta
Redefining Philanthropy
Anshu Gupta | National Geographic
Saving the Lives of Women
with a Piece of Cloth
Anshu GUPTA
穿針引線 Needles and Machines
The Man Who Transformed The Culture of Giving
Circular social innovation
in India
Mindset over matter:
Forbes India
