I don’t have teaching or nursing skills- Can I still volunteer overseas??
November 29, 2016100% 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...
I’m Volunteering Overseas – Help! What should I pack??
November 23, 2016Packing 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...
Joy of Giving
November 23, 2016The 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.
Marissa Carter Masterclass
November 22, 2016A wonderful night was had by everyone at the fantastic event with Marissa Carter last week at Hazelwood College. Over 250 women were in attendance where they were treated to nibbles, goodies and a magnificent gift bag topped off by a mini masterclass from founder of Cocoa Brown Marissa. An incredible €12,600 was raised on the night and we are so grateful to the students and teachers of Hazelwood College in Dromcollogher for putting together such a successful event. Huge thanks to Marissa and her team along with the superb local and national sponsors of gift bag goodies and prizes on the night.
Universal Children’s Day
November 20, 2016On this day in 1959, the UN Assemble adopted the Declaration of the Rights of the Child, and on the same day in 1989, the Convention on the Rights of the Child. The Convention, which is the most widely ratified...
Hireco & Granning Group Charity Golf Classic a Huge Success!
October 24, 2016The Hope Foundation and the Hireco & Granning group Charity Golf Classic took place on Thursday October 13th at Castleknock Golf Club. The event which was launched by Padraig Harrington saw over 20 teams take part on the day with some great golfing prizes up for grabs for ladies and gents. Tickets to the evening dinner event with special guests Brian Ormond and Sil Fox sold out and over €35,000 was raised for the organisation.
Marissa’s Mini Masterclass
October 21, 2016TV3 Xposé Beauty Expert and Cocoa Brown creator, Marissa Carter is hosting a Mini Masterclass in Hazelwood College, Co. Limerick to raise much needed funds for The Hope Foundation. 100% of the ticket price will be donated. Join Marissa for...
Wine and Cheese Reception
October 17, 2016From 5th - 13th November, students from the Cork Life Centre will travel to Kolkata, India with the Hope Foundation. They will learn about the work which the Foundation does to help marginalised and vulnerable young people in Kolkata, and will become involved in that work themselves. This will be the third year that young people from the Centre will undertake this kind of journey. The impact this work has had on our young people has been incredible. We would be very grateful for your support.
Playback For HOPE
October 11, 2016The actors at Speakout Theatre for Transformation are delighted to invite you to enjoy a fun and informal Playback For HOPE performance in aid of The Hope Foundation on Monday 24th October at 8pm in The Roundy Bar, Cork.
Comedian Pat Short and TV Presenter Anna Geary launch National Day of Hope 2016
October 10, 20162014 Cork Rose and television presenter Anna Geary, comedian and actor Pat Shortt along with his daughter Lily Shortt today launched The Day of HOPE for The Hope Foundation. The Annual National Day of HOPE, kindly supported by Butlers Chocolate,...
Volunteering Overseas – Is it right for me?
September 27, 2016Making the decision to volunteer overseas for any length of time is often quite daunting. You might find yourself asking questions like – Can I actually do this? Will I fit in? How will I cope with being away from...
Padraig Harrington supports wonderful golf classic in Castleknock October 13th
September 24, 2016Brian Ormond and comedian Sil Fox are set to entertain guests following the golf classic at The Castleknock Golf club on October 13th. There are a couple of teams slots left for the daytime classic which is being hosted by...