At the third annual International Women’s Day Luncheon on Friday (3rd March), Hope founder and Hon. Director Maureen Forrest, MC RTE’s Ruth Scott and author Moira Geary (the Recombobulator) joined forces as special guests, to highlight the role of women in society and raise awareness for marginalised women and girls in Kolkata, India.
Laura Morgenstern works at The Hope Foundation head office in Cork and traveled to Kolkata as a group leader as part of HOPE's School Immersion Programme. Laura traveled with students from Templemore Secondary School and Regina Mundi College Cork. Here you can read Laura's daily diary about the groups experiences in Kolkata.
Meet Mita and see how your support is bringing about real and sustainable change in the lives of the children in Kolkata. Mita is the youngest of 8 in her family. At just 4 years old, Mita spent every day trying to survive  by searching...
Well done to the sixteen transition year students from Rockwell College who going to Kolkata with The Hope Foundation. Former rugby international Denis Leamy visited Rockwell earlier this week for the presentation of a €35,000 cheque to HOPE from the students.
The annual fundraising luncheon is organised around International Women’s Day to highlight the role of women in society, raise awareness for marginalised women across the world and to be a voice for the voiceless.
Wild Frontiers and The Hope Foundation present A Night of Adventure! Hear amazing tales of adventure as diverse as trekking in Afghanistan, an unaided expedition across Antarctica, motor-biking around Africa and riding a horse 3,000 miles along the Old Silk Road. Speaking at the event will be Richard Dunwoody (former champion jockey and polar adventurer), Jonny Bealby (adventurer and founder of Wild Frontiers) and Marc Leaderman (expedition leader and head of group tours). An evening that is sure to provide some colourful stories and insight into some of the world’s most intriguing destinations.
Calling all businesses, small medium or large – work with HOPE to achieve your CSR agenda for Christmas and in 2017. Please consider supporting The Hope Foundation’s Livelihood Gifts of HOPE.
The annual Santa Splash for The Hope Foundation took place on Sunday 4th December at 1pm on Garretstown Beach!
Actress Dame Judi Dench, Patron of The Hope Foundation, TV Presenter Sinead Kennedy and a host of Irish celebrities band together to support the Christmas Gifts of HOPE Appeal in aid of The Hope Foundation. Dame Judi, Sinead, Martin King,...
100% Yes! This is probably the question I get asked most frequently when I meet people who are interested in volunteering. Sure, skills like teaching and nursing are absolutely fantastic to have while in India and every year we...
Packing for a trip overseas can be tricky – esp if your visiting several countries along the way. You may find yourself in the weeks before your trip panicking about what to bring, what to leave behind and spending...
The Hope Foundation are delighted to launch our 'Joy of Giving' campaign. This Christmas you can purchase a gift of HOPE from as little as €5 from our HOPE Shop. Please take a few minutes to read this year's Christmas message from our founder Maureen Forrest by clicking the image opposite. Thank you for all the support during the year.