How do I contact Goonj?
Visit our website https://goonj.org/volunteer-intern/for a list of volunteering opportunities, write to us at [email protected] or call up the GOONJ office (011- 41401216,26972351) to find out what suits your circumstances.
What all can be donated to Goonj?
Goonj accepts materials such as clothes, bed sheets, dry rations, school materials, toys and footwear. You can drop off these materials at the NGO’s ‘dropping center’ near Kudlu Gate. Goonj also has other programmes to help those in need.
What is the work of Goonj?
Goonj is an award-winning social enterprise working to build a bridge between the cities and villages. They focus on empowering the communities in far-flung villages to solve their own problems. For the last 19 years they have established a culture of mindful giving in urban India.
Is Goonj NGO genuine?
Goonj is a non-governmental organisation headquartered in New Delhi, India, that undertakes disaster relief, humanitarian aid and community development in parts of 23 states across India. Goonj focuses on clothing as a basic but unaddressed need. It was founded in 1999 by Anshu Gupta.
Who started Goonj?
Anshu GuptaGoonj / Founder
What is Goonj fellowship?
Goonj Fellowships engages youth in a deeper way with some real-life challenges, tasks and timelines. Our aim is to create more doers, following the words of our founder, Anshu Gupta, “Right now India doesn’t need more thinkers, it needs more doers.” We are looking for people with a passion to make a difference.
Who is the founder of Goonj?
Why is Goonj unique?
Background: The unique concept of Goonj Goonj aims to provide the basic need of cloth to the poor, but they do not believe in doing it as charity. They give it as currency to the villagers for improving their own conditions. There are no free lunches – the underprivileged also need to work to get the benefits.
Who owns Goonj?
Anshu Gupta, popularly known as the Clothing Man is the Founder of an Indian based nonprofit – Goonj. One of India’s leading social entrepreneurs Anshu brings to the table an instinctive empathy and connect with people, moving the focus from the conventional – giver’s pride to the unconventional – receiver’s dignity.
Is goonj fellowship paid?
Fellowship Stipend will be a fixed amount ranging between Rs 18000 – Rs 20000 per month, depending on the city. This will be all inclusive of travel, phone,internet etc. City travel allowances will be reimbursed based on actuals.
How do I apply for goonj fellowship?
Applicants can either submit the application online or download the offline application and mail the filled application to [email protected] or can courier the hard copy of the application to Goonj, J-93, Sarita Vihar, New Delhi-110076, with a label/subject-line named ‘Goonj Grassroot Fellowship’.
When was Goonj founded?
1999Goonj / Founded
Where can I find Goonj office in Kolkata?
For directions, refer to – Directions for Goonj Office. Landmark: Lane opposite to Ratnadeep. Office Address: 36 D/2 Topsia road, Kolkata – 700039. Near khal pool bridge. Office Address: GOONJ, 2nd floor, M/s Mukund Synthetic Industries, R. R. Industrial Estate, W.E. Highway Road, Kashimira, Mira Road (E), Thane, Mumbai – 401107.
Where is Goonj located in Thane?
Office Address: GOONJ, 2nd floor, M/s Mukund Synthetic Industries, R. R. Industrial Estate, W.E. Highway Road, Kashimira, Mira Road (E), Thane, Mumbai – 401107. For directions, refer- ‘Google Map’
Where is the Office of Goonj in Rishikesh?
Office Address: GOONJ, Rishikesh – Near Lal Bahadur Shashtri School Dhalwala ,Rishikesh -249 201. For directions, refer- ‘Google Map’.
Where can I send my contribution to Goonj?
Office Address: GOONJ, J-93, Sarita Vihar, New Delhi- 110 076. For directions, refer- ‘Google Map’ For material contributions (via courier/transport delivery), please send the contributions to – Processing Center Address: Goonj Processing Center, Madan Pur Khadar, Near Sunder Public School, New Delhi.