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J&K flood relief Material collection drive across India by Goonj
You must be following the news on the worsening floods in Jammu and Kashmir. While we are working in some states already struggling with floods, the J & K floods are taking on the magnitude of Kosi and Uttarakhand floods. The upcoming winters are only going to add to this nationwide calamity. Goonj is trying its best to reach out relief in J & K and other states.
This is an URGENT APPEAL to join GOONJ for ‘RAHAT FLOODS’. We urge you to initiate pan- India campaigns in your offices, schools, colleges and get each one from your network to act..
Urgent requirements-
a) Material: Large quantities of good quality blankets, woolens, tarpaulin, basic medicines, utensils, good quality solar torches, buckets, torch and batteries, umbrellas, water purifier tablets, crutches, candles, rope. Also– Old flex banners, mats, contributions for Sanitary pads & Sujnis. Please make sure to send the material to the Goonj offices. Here is the list- http://goonj.org/?page_i
Humble request- NOT to send perishable items, drinking water bottles, cooked food and dirty/damaged or expired material to any of the center please.
Options for transferring contributions
Monetary contributions– for logistics and essential purchases. (All monetary contributions are tax exempted u/s 80G) please click below for the easiest option to transfer the money;
1. For Online- http://goonj.org/?
2. For Direct transfer – only for Indian Contributions
HDFC Bank, Plot No-9, H & J Block, LSC, Sarita Vihar, New Delhi-110076
Account No.-04801450000130 | Bank Branch Code – 0480
IFSC Code – HDFC0000480
Bank Swift Code – HDFCINBB
Please note- This account will accept the contribution within India only and no foreign transaction is allowed as per guidelines of Ministry of Home & Finance.
3. For Direct transfer- only for Foreign Contribution
Local Bank: YES Bank, Unit 3&4, TDI Centre, Plot No.7 District Centre, Jasola, New Delhi- 110025
Beneficiary Name: GOONJ; Account No: 035093900000069; Local Bank Swift Code- YESBINBB
IFSC Code: YESB0000350
Visit: http://goonj.org/Swift details YES BANK LIMITED.pdf for a list of intermediary banks.
4. Cheque/ Draft: You can make it in the name of “GOONJ” and send it to J-93, Sarita Vihar, New Delhi- 110076 . Do mention your full name, address, tel. no, for receipt purpose on the back of the cheque/ draft.
Please note- For receipt purpose, please send your name, amount, email ID, tel no. and address to[email protected] , with date & mode of transfer, transfer code/ cheque number, Bank’s name and location with last 4 digits of your account number.
c) Logistics support; Material transportati
Goonj is also keen to create collection hubs in more cities, if anyone is interested in opening up a temporary centre, do write back to us.
Do spread the word. Use your face book, twitter, e-mail and websites to spread the message..
We will be updating status on www.goonj.org and on our face book page http://www.facebook.com/g
Daan Utsav 2014 | Notebook Collection Drive | Bengaluru
Daan Utsav 2014 | Pune Events
Name of Activity |
Desription |
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Corporate Stalls | Handmade Bags, Diyas – Blind School & Sparsh Balgram, Hemlkasa, Anandwan | |
No to Plastic / Paper Bags | In School / Orphan – Making of Paper Bags. No to Plastic | |
Medical Checkup Camps | In Orphan / School – Will take Medical Checkup camp | |
Sanitation & Cleanliness for School Children | In Medical Checkup Camp only we will have Sanitation & Cleanliness Video Session | |
Story Books & Notebook Donation | Ask People/ Colleague Donate Story books & Notebooks for underprivileged child’s education | |
Sports Kit / Toy Donation Camp | Ask Citizens to participate in fulfilling dreams of children | |
Cloth Donation Camp | Any type of cloth/ Any age/ Including Saree / Winter Cloths for the Marathwada & Vidharbha Orphanage | |
Each Child Count | Survey on education of children in partnership with Door step school | |
Origami – Craft | In Orphanage – session on craft | |
Drawing Session | In Orphanage – session on drawing | |
Story Telling Session | English Marathi Story Telling Session in schools / Orphanage | |
English Words Making Activity | Making english words with Fun – in schools / Orphanage | |
Mathematics Activities | Playing with Mathematics games – in schools / orphanage | |
EVS – Ecofriendly Activities | Ecofriendly Activities for schools/ Orphanages | |
History / Geography Activity | Awareness & creating enthusiasm among student on Geography / History | |
Reading & Entertainment Activity for visually challenged & speech impaired | Session for reading books | |
Save Water | Awareness campaign for same – Road Activity | |
Save Girl Child, Protect Women & Empower Women | Rally |
Daan Utsav 2014 | New Delhi Events
- Cleanliness Drive | 5th October, 2014, 8:30 am
We will all assemble at 8:30am in front of gate number 3 of Rajiv Chowk metro. The drive will focus on the Central Park area and also clean the trash created during Raahgiri.
- Hygiene Movie | 5th October, 2014, 4:30 pm
We will show a movie specially created for kids which focusses on Hand Washing. It will be held in Rajendra Ashram.
- Lemonade Distribution at a Construction Site | 11th October, 2014
We will distribute lemonade at a construction. The venue will be posted very shortly. It will take place at around 2 pm and will be easily accessible by metro.
- Traffic Awareness Campaign | 12th October, 2014, 9:00 am
We will have a traffic awareness campaign at India Gate. Posters for the event will be created on the same day before the event.
- Food Distribution | 11th or 12th October, 2014, 12:30 pm
We will organise lunch for all the kids of Rajendra Ashram. The date will be confirmed as soon as the centre authorities give us a date. The fund for the lunch is also donated by volunteers. You can come join us in the distribution of lunch. If you would like to donate, kindly email or call and let us know.
- Stationery collection drive | 12th October, 2014, 12pm
We will collect stationery like unused notebooks, pens, pencils, colours, etc and have a collection at our office at Rajendra Ashram on 12th October. The entire inventory list will be shared and you will also know where the stationery was allocated. Do make sure that the stationary usable by the kids.
If you would like to organise any other event, kindly email us and we will set it up.
For further details, contact: 9999054311/8800450582 / email: [email protected]