YOGA For HOPE 2018
Yoga For HOPE was established in 2009 by yoga teacher and dedicated supporter of HOPE, Mella Murphy, to help raise much needed funds to support HOPE’s projects with the street and slum children of Kolkata.
DetailsMessage of Appreciation
A message of appreciation from our Hon. Director Maureen Forrest and her family. I would like to thank everyone most sincerely for all your support and kindness following the recent death of my beloved husband Dick which was so sudden and heartbreaking. I now begin the journey to try and get my life…
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Immersion Programme in Full Swing!
This years Student Immersion Programme is well underway with 3 groups having already made the journey to Kolkata. The students spend a memorable week visiting HOPE projects and taking part in cultural exchange activities.
Below are some photos sent back from this years groups so far.
DetailsCNN My Freedom Project
HOPE were delighted to take part in the annual CNN My Freedom Day this week, appearing on CNN news as well as on their website and across their social media platforms.
The CNN Freedom Project highlights modern day slavery and actively fights trafficking globally.
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Calcutta Run Launch
We were delighted to join the Law Society of Ireland, Gavin Duffy and the amazing founders and reps in attending the launch of Calcutta Run 2018.
This year, to mark the 20th anniversary, there will be satellite runs in NYC, Kolkata and Cork!
Thank you to Mason Hayes for hosting and to all who came along.
DetailsDick Forrest RIP
It is with deep regret that we announce the death of Dick Forrest, beloved husband of our Hon Director Maureen Forrest. The Hope Foundation will be forever indebted to Dick. His kindness and support of Maureen’s work as our volunteer CEO over the past 20 years was a testament to his great heart. He was…
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Meet Alifa – a Lifeskills Centre Success Story
We all have a dream for our lives and dreams for our children. Here is Alifa’s story, this is her dream in her own words. By giving people training, skills and trades, we are giving them power. The power to take control and change their lives forever, and to help others do the same. Thank…
DetailsCalcutta Run 2018
This years Calcutta Run takes place on 26th May. 2018 is HOPE’s second year as a charity partner of The Calcutta Run. Now celebrating it’s 20th year, the Legal Fundraiser has raised almost €4 million in that time.
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London Lunch a Huge Success – Thank You!
The Hope Foundation would like to thank everyone that made our London Lunch such a resounding success!
Thank you to everyone that made generous donations to our auction, raffle and gift bags.