Welcome to The Hope Foundation Ireland

The Hope Foundation is dedicated to promoting the protection of street and slum children in Kolkata, some of the most underprivileged in India, as well as their families and communities. HOPE works to effect immediate and lasting change in their lives.

By extending support to children and their communities via 60 on the ground projects, HOPE provides sustainable holistic solutions to their protection and development. By providing healthcare, counselling and education, HOPE ensures children in its care enter adulthood equipped with the tools and support they need to live healthy and happy lives.

To date HOPE has helped over 3 million people.

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What We Do

The Hope Foundation rescues thousands of children from the streets and slums of Kolkata, helping to improve their quality of life and giving them a better future.

Funding over 60 projects, HOPE reaches out to those most forgotten and vulnerable.

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Protection

We workย to prevent abuse and exploitation of childrenย byย rescuing children from starvation and providing life-saving healthcare.

Drugs Rehabilitation

Solvent abuse is a major problem for many young people in Kolkata and Howrah Station is home to many homeless people.

Education

The Hope Foundation believes that education is the passport out of poverty. It is the key to building an independent, successful life.

Vocational Training

We areย committed to sustainable development. Being able to earn a living from a skill is a long term solution to poverty.

Healthcare

Improving the health of street children and families living in the slums of Kolkata is a priority in ourย fight against poverty.

Nutrition

The combination of malnutrition and infection is the leading cause of death among young children in developing countries.

How You Can Get Involved

Volunteer with HOPE

Join the HOPE Volunteer Placement Programme

Corporate Sponsorship

Discover our Corporate Social Responsibility Programme

Schools and Third Level

Get involved in our Development Education Programmes

Sponsor a Child

Make a lasting difference by sponsoring a child's education

Community Fundraising

Organise an event in your area

Gifts of HOPE

Give a loved one a gift that really means something

Leave a Legacy

Leave a gift to The Hope Foundation in your will

Experience Magical India

Join one of HOPE's programmes: HOPE U can Paint, Himalayan Walk, Yoga For HOPE, Street Photography Workshop

Shop

Event tickets, donate now, merchandise.

Latest News
Jan252023

International Day of Education

On January 24th HOPE celebrated International Day of Education under UNESCO’s theme โ€œ๐™ฉ๐™ค ๐™ž๐™ฃ๐™ซ๐™š๐™จ๐™ฉ ๐™ž๐™ฃ ๐™ฅ๐™š๐™ค๐™ฅ๐™ก๐™š, ๐™ฅ๐™ง๐™ž๐™ค๐™ง๐™ž๐™ฉ๐™ž๐™ฏ๐™š ๐™š๐™™๐™ช๐™˜๐™–๐™ฉ๐™ž๐™ค๐™ฃ”. HOPE believes that every child has the right to receive an education; it inspires children and young people to identify their strengths and empowers them to build an independent successful life. HOPE also understands that education is…

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Jan192023

Dublin Lunch 2023

The Annual Dublin lunch will make a welcome return on Friday 25th March at The Intercontinental Hotel, Ballsbridge. This is a very special lunch as it will be HOPEโ€™s first live event since COVID and we cannot wait to meet all our friends and supporters in person again!

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Jan62023

Hell and Back

Go to Hell & Back for The Hope Foundation!

Hell and Back is a brilliant way for charities to raise vital funds, and you can help. Suitable for a range of ages and fitness backgrounds, all you need to bring with you are your runners and a positive attitude!

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