Sunderbans

Kalitala in Sunderbans was devastated after Cyclone Aila. Under the 'cloth for work' initiative by Goonj, the villagers did not only work to build a crucial road link but also planted mangrove saplings to help preserve the ecology of the area.

These women of rural West Bengal took matters into their own hands and constructed roads to provide accessibility and connectivity to their remote villages. Know more about these amazing ladies and their extraordinary work.

The biggest problem that people in rural areas face is the lack of livelihood options. The Mukti organization, through its Mukti Community Development Fund, is changing the lives of the villagers in a simple way. Here is the big impact these small loans have been creating in the lives of people in the Sunderbans.

From empowering youth, farmers, women and everyone else in the village to working towards good healthcare system and livelihood options, MUKTI is bringing a holistic development to Sunderbans through its various initiatives. Read along to know how they manage to do so many things simultaneously.