HOPE You Can Paint 2018
April 15, 2018HOPE U CAN PAINT promises the journey of a life time as participants will visit HOPE projects in Kolkata and as a team help paint some of the children's crèches and homes.
Annual Dublin Lunch – 11th May
April 10, 2018The Hope Foundation’s Annual Dublin Fundraising Lunch 2018 is taking place at 12.30pm on Friday, 11th May in the luxurious surroundings of Intercontinental Hotel, Ballsbridge.
YOGA For HOPE 2018
April 9, 2018Yoga 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.
Message of Appreciation
March 20, 2018A 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...
Immersion Programme in Full Swing!
March 16, 2018This 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.
CNN My Freedom Project
March 15, 2018HOPE 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.
Calcutta Run Launch
March 15, 2018We 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.
Dick Forrest RIP
March 12, 2018It 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...
Meet Alifa – a Lifeskills Centre Success Story
March 6, 2018We 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...
Calcutta Run 2018
February 20, 2018This 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.
London Lunch a Huge Success – Thank You!
February 12, 2018The 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.
A Taste of HOPE in New York a Great Success!
February 9, 2018The American Irish Historical Society on 5th Avenue was the perfect setting and the entertainment and food was absolutely superb! Our special guest speaker had the room in fits of laughter with his hilarious anecdotes and the immensely talented Riah Butler showed her captivated audience exactly why her star is on the rise in Nashville.