Inspired by the teachings of Master Choa Kok Sui, Pranic Healing for HOPE was established in 2018 with the aim of raising much needed funds to support HOPE’s projects for the street connected and slum dwelling children of Kolkata. Please support this fundraising initiative for HOPE by clicking the donate button.
Since 2018, the wonderful Pranic Healing for HOPE supporters have been providing incredible funding for a variety of HOPE programmes in Kolkata.
Pranic Healing for HOPE are a wonderful example of sustained commitment, passion, support, and fundraising. They have raised in excess of a phenomenal €240,000 since 2018 for HOPE.
Their commitment to HOPE’s PBK Residential Care Centre, and Night Round programme is simply amazing. This group has also provided incredible support during Covid – paying for the costs of 5 cardiac monitors during this emergency period. Pranic Healing for HOPE is also responsible for identifying many child sponsors for HOPE – and continues to increase the number of children who are sponsored in Kolkata via this programme. They have always been innovative and exciting when it comes to fundraising activities and events and have provided items for auction and raffle over the years.
This tremendous group of supporters not only raises astonishing amounts of funding for HOPE, they also consistently raise awareness amongst the wider Pranic Healing community and beyond – and thus they are the voice of our street connected children and slum dwelling communities in Kolkata.
Bank Name: AIB, 66 South Mall, Cork | Account Name: The Hope Foundation Dublin Account | IBAN: IE29 AIBK 9363 8350 6778 32
PBK Residential Child Care Centre was established as a residential child care centre to protect the childhoods and rights of girls living in the red-light area of Kolkata.
Your donations to Pranic Healing for HOPE ensures that vulnerable children are supported with the necessary care for their development, and the restoration of their lost childhoods. These daughters of sex workers are stigmatized, under-privileged and marginalized in terms of social, political, and economic status within India.
The Pranic Healing for HOPE family and supporters are passionate about this very special cause and have committed to fund this project on an annual basis.
For more information on this incredible project please contact pranichealingforhope@hopefoundation.ie.
Everyone at HOPE is eternally grateful to the Pranic Healing for HOPE family of supporters for their incredible hard work, dedication, leadership, generosity and care shown to these most vulnerable children and communities in Kolkata.
Your efforts are changing lives every day – thank you!
Pranic Healing for HOPE have committed again for this year (2024-2025) to fundraise the €30,000 required to fund PBK for the year. So far, they have already raised in excess of €8,100.
Manika (name changed) faced immense challenges before being placed in Prerona. Her mother struggled with mental health issues, leaving Manika and her family without a stable source of income. As a result, Manika suffered from severe malnutrition and was forced to drop out of school, depriving her of the opportunity for education and a brighter future.
After being placed in Prerona, Manika's life took a transformative turn. She was provided with nutritious food, healthcare, counselling and other essential services to address her needs. She was enrolled in school, offering her the chance to resume her education. The turning point in Manika's journey came as she began to thrive academically. With nutritious meals, healthcare, and educational support, she experienced a remarkable improvement in her academic performance. Her determination and resilience shone through as she tackled each challenge with determination, refusing to let her circumstances define her future.
Manika faced numerous challenges along the way, including the stigma associated with her family situation and the trauma of her past experiences. However, through the unwavering support of our caregivers, mentors, and teachers, she found the strength to overcome these obstacles.
Today, Manika stands as a shining example of resilience and determination. Through her hard work and the support she received, she has made remarkable strides in her academic journey. She is now thriving in school, excelling in her studies, and dreaming of a future filled with possibilities. Her story serves as a testament to the transformative power of love, support, and education in breaking the cycle of poverty and creating a brighter future for vulnerable children like Manika.
HOPE’s Night Round Mobile Medical Programme was established in 2017 to provide primary health care services to the street connected and slum dwelling communities in Kolkata. This service is provided late into the night when vulnerabilities among street-connected communities increases. Our dedicated team comprising of a doctor, nurse, social worker and pharmacist provide the most vulnerable children and adults with primary health care. This is a vital service providing not only emergency health care and diagnoses at night, but also free medicine to those who need it the most.
Pranic Healing for HOPE have committed again for this year (2024-2025) to fundraise the €15,000 required to fund the Night Round Mobile Medical Programme for the year. So far, they have raised in excess of €6,600.
The Night Round Mobile Medical Unit was contacted by a volunteer regarding a woman (21 years) and a child (2 years) at Howrah train station. The Unit immediately responded and admitted them to Hope Hospital in January 2024.
The team came to know that Ekta got married in 2021. Her parents arranged her marriage with a man who was much older than her. After 6 months of their marriage, Ekta came to know that her husband has another wife, and he has a 17 year old son. Meanwhile, Ekta was expecting her first child, and she accepted the situation and started living with her husband's first wife.
Ekta's daughter was born, and her husband started asking for a dowry. It became unbearable for her to live with her husband due to the torture she was forced to endure. One day, she left and took her daughter. As she had nowhere to go, she boarded the train and reached Howrah train station. She had no money for food. The Night Round Team approached Ekta and requested her to undergo a proper consultation with the Doctor, who admitted them to hospital as the child was weak with a severe chest infection.
After treatment the next concern was to provide shelter for the mother and child. They were placed in one of HOPE's residential centres for further rehabilitation and care.
Bank Name: AIB, 66 South Mall, Cork | Account Name: The Hope Foundation Dublin Account | IBAN: IE29 AIBK 9363 8350 6778 32
Pranic Healing for HOPE also raised substantial funds for HOPE’s COVID-19 Emergency Response campaign throughout the pandemic – providing for example, funds to cover the cost of purchasing 5 cardiac monitors for use in HOPE Hospital in Kolkata.
During the emergency appeal the group also raised funds to support HOPE's Emergency Food Distribution programme, which provided essential life-saving support to thousands of vulnerable families and individuals during lockdown
Since 2018, Pranic Healing for HOPE supporters have sponsored 25 children in our Education Sponorship Programme.
Simply complete the CHY3 Cert Information and post to: The Hope Foundation, Silverdale Grove, Ballinlough, Cork, Ireland. Thank you!
PBK Residential Child Care Centre for Girls – Update on activities for last year
- During the year 35 girls were under the protective shelter of PBK Residential Child Care Centre and were supported with nutrition, education, healthcare, recreation activities, English language and computer training, in a loving “home from home “environment”, with the wonderful staff of PBK.
- 4 girls have been reunited with their families – and they continue to be supported to ensure that they are reintegrating well.
- 13 girls received medical treatment for various illnesses.
- 20 families have received extensive counselling and training support to improve their knowledge of child rearing practices and ways to protect the rights of children.
- 19 girls were enrolled in school after being placed in PBK.
- 12 girls have been promoted to their next level of education (class).
- 10 girls with special needs and learning difficulties were provided with special education support.
- 66 home visits were conducted to meet the girls' families to create awareness among the parents on caring for their daughters
- 10 families have been successfully linked with local Social Welfare Schemes to improve their socio-economic conditions.
- 272 individual counselling, 113 group counselling and 35 therapy sessions were conducted for 35 identified
children. - 14 girls engaged in sports activities such as badminton, khoko and kabaddi.
Night Round Medical Unit – Summary update for last year
- 10,098 children and adults received primary healthcare support from the night round medical unit.
- 158 patients were rescued from the street and received treatment from Hope Hospital
- 242 persons received wound dressing and medicine free of cost to heal their wounds
- 9 HIV awareness camps organised
- 6 Dengue awareness camps organised.
- 4 health & hygiene awareness camps organised.
- 7 early marriage awareness camps organised.
- 4 awareness camps to prevent consumption of tobacco were organised.
- 2 malaria awareness camps organised.
