Maureen wins 2017 Asadharan Award
January 2, 2018We are delighted to announce that our CEO Maureen Forrest was recently awarded the 2017 Asadharan Award, Honouring Unsung Heroes in Kolkata. The award was presented by the Honorable Governor of West Bengal.
Specsavers Team in Kolkata
December 14, 2017Corporate giving at Christmas really makes a difference. The incredible story of Specsavers in Kolkata this year is a glowing testament to CSR in action and the engagement of such a wonderful group of people with communities who needed their health and expertise.
London Lunch kindly sponsored by Galliard Homes
December 13, 2017We are delighted to announce that our London Lunch, kindly sponsored by Galliard Homes, will take place on February 8th in the magnificent surroundings of The Ned, one of the city’s most spectacular heritage hotels. The event will be hosted by HOPE Ambassador Christopher Biggins. Special guest on the day will be Oscar winning actor and HOPE Patron, Jeremy Irons.
Santa Splash 2017
December 11, 2017The annual Santa Splash for The Hope Foundation took place on Sunday 10th December on Garretstown Beach! Huge thanks to everyone who took part and thanks to Provision for the lovely photos. We’re shivering just looking at them!
Robbie Keane visits Ashirbad Boys Home
December 8, 2017Legendary Irish footballer Robbie Keane was a very special visitor to Ashirbad Boys home in Kolkata recently. Robbie played soccer and signed jerseys for the boys, showing great compassion for the children who are helped by HOPE.
VERDE LED bring light in the darkness to the Sundarbans
December 1, 2017We were delighted to have visited the village Ghoramara Island through our CSR partnership with VERDE LED who have a mission to improve the quality of life of the poorest families living in the Sundarbans region of India by providing free lighting to those in darkness.
We are Triple Locked!
November 21, 2017HOPE is a member of the Charities Institute Ireland (Cii), the body formed from the merger of ICTR and Fundraising Ireland in 2016. We are very proud to have been awarded “Triple Lock” status by the Cii, demonstrating our commitment to...
#WeAreListening Christmas Campaign Launch
November 10, 2017This Christmas you can choose a different ending to a story destined to end with great sadness. We are listening to our hearts, we are listening to children, we are listening to the most vulnerable in society, will you listen too? Today we are really delighted to launch our #WeAreListening Christmas Campaign #HOHOHOPE.
Annual Santa Splash
November 10, 2017The Hope Foundation is looking forward to their annual Santa Splash for HOPE this Christmas in Cork! Whether you want to wrap up warm with a wetsuit or brave the cold in the bare essentials, HOPE is encouraging all their...
Sue Perkins – The Ganges
November 6, 2017We are really grateful to Sue Perkins for raising awareness of our work in Kolkata during last Thursdays episode of The Ganges on BBC 1. Sue revisited a young girl called Rakhi after they first met in 2015. Rakhi,...
Busy week in Kolkata!
November 6, 2017Kolkata is full of visitors this week! The HOPE You Can Paint trip, the Yoga for HOPE and those taking part in the HOPE Himalayan walk are all very busy in Kolkata, some are visiting projects and some are painting the homes where the children in our cafe are living.
Legacy Week
November 1, 2017‘Legacy Week’, beginning on October 30th, is an annual awareness week during which Irish people are reminded of the importance of making their will and asked to consider including a legacy gift to a charity they care about. TV Personality...