Where does Suhklal live?
in India
What is the one thing he can buy?
food
What is the name of the organization he heard about?
GOONJ
What does GOONJ do?
GOONJ asks people to work in return for clothes
Did Suhklal do it?
Yes
How did it work out for him?
He felt proud of his work and his new clothes.
How did GOONJ begin?
Anshu Gupta and his wife wanted to help the people affected by a crisis , so they gathered all the clothes they had not worn
When did they start it?
In 1998
How did their project differ from others?
They wanted to collect clothing all year round -- not just in times of crisis.
What was most important to them?
they wanted to serve people in a way that made them feel proud when receiving clothes.
What does GOONJ make sure to do?
makes sure the clothing is given to people who can use it.
How many ways do they use the clothes?
three
What is the first way?
people in areas with cooler temperatures receive warmer clothes
The second?
people in villages that wear traditional clothing would receive traditional clothing
The third?
reuses clothes that people can't wear.
How do they reuse it?
a shirt with holes can be made into a bag or used to make a blanket.
How does it help the community?
helps organize projects that improve the community
How?
People receive clothes in return for their community work.