Goonj
Non-profit OrganizationsDelhi, India201-500 Employees
Goonj is a mid-sized nonprofit organization based in Delhi, India, that converts discarded and underutilized urban materials into resources for rural development. By reusing city waste, it seeks to highlight overlooked social issues and transform these materials into tangible support for rural communities. Operating in the nonprofit sector, the organization emphasizes approaches such as material circularity and dignified social action to empower underserved populations. Goonj collaborates with partners across academia and industry to advance its mission. A notable recent development is a 2025 partnership with Mahindra University to promote community development, environmental sustainability, and civic engagement. These collaborations illustrate how urban waste reuse is connected to rural impact and reflect the organization's cross-sector approach.