HOPE was delighted to recently take ownership, of this beautiful new bus for use in Ashribad Boys Residential Child Care Centre in Kolkata. This bus has been very generously funded by Kevin Phelan, Alan Cole, Richard Mulcahy, Adam Mullan, Larry...
Our recent Fashion Show and Lunch welcomed 250 guests to Lawlor’s Hotel Naas for an afternoon of style, entertainment and generosity, raising an incredible €35,000 to support our vital work with street-connected children and families in Kolkata. The vibrant event...
Over 25 years ago our founder Maureen was volunteering in Kolkata and met some young girls who had been rescued from the streets. Witnessing the horror they had endured, Maureen made a promise to those children that she would dedicate...
We are proud to announce a new partnership with The TEFL Institute of Ireland, the country’s only dedicated provider of accredited TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) courses. This exciting collaboration will connect education with social impact, enabling TEFL...
This September, our very own Elle is taking on an extraordinary challenge to raise vital funds for our projects. From 11–14 September, Elle will run from the historic GPO in Dublin to Cork County Hall, covering over 250 kilometres in...
Get ready for the trip of a lifetime — and the chance to make a real difference! We are giving you and a guest the chance to win an unforgettable journey to Kolkata, India in early 2026! This once-in-a-lifetime prize includes the opportunity to...
We are delighted to announce that acclaimed British actor Josh O’Connor and Cork-based personal trainer and sports therapist Josh Cooper will be running the Cork Marathon on 1st June in aid of HOPE! We are very grateful to our incredible...
Get ready for the concert of a lifetime! Enter our exclusive Coldplay Raffle for a chance to win two tickets to see Coldplay live at Wembley Stadium in London on August 23rd as part of their “Music of the Spheres” world tour! ✨ What’s Included?🎤 2 tickets to Coldplay’s...
Since 2018, the dedicated supporters of Pranic Healing for HOPE have been making an incredible impact by funding various HOPE programmes in Kolkata, raising an impressive €285,430 to date. Their generosity supports HOPE’s PBK Residential Care Centre and Night Round...
The Hope Foundation is delighted to proudly announce the appointment of Jacqui Hurley as our newest ambassador. The addition of Jacqui as an ambassador further strengthens our commitment to making a positive impact on the lives of those in need....
This Christmas our founder Maureen Forrest, appeals to you to help us continue to reach out and invest in the potential of the children with whom we work. Please visit https://www.hopefoundation.ie/christmas/ to discover all the exciting ways that you can support HOPE this...
Maura Lennon, HOPE’s CEO of International Operations, recently visited HOPE in Kolkata for the organisation’s 25th anniversary Foundation Day celebrations and has put into the writing the sights, sounds and stories she encountered in the City of Joy. How lucky...
