Teresa Browne RIP
January 25, 2018We would like to extend our deepest condolences to Maureen Forrest CEO of The Hope Foundation and to her extended family on the death of her beloved mother Teresa Browne. May she rest in peace.
Pattie Maguire’s Immersion Programme Experience
January 17, 2018At the moment hundreds of extraordinary students from dozens of schools across the country are organising their final fundraising events and attending their pre-departure meetings. Over the last few months, as part of HOPE’s School Immersion Programme, these remarkable young...
A Taste of HOPE – New York Event
January 11, 2018We are delighted to announce our upcoming New York event, A Taste of HOPE. This will be cross-cultural evening of great live entertainment and wonderful food and drink from Ireland and India. There are special auction prizes up for grabs including an...
2017: What We Achieved Together
January 4, 2018As we close another chapter of the HOPE story and begin the next we also reflect on what we achieved in 2017, with your continued support.
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.