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_At HOPE we are very keen to work with schools so that children and young people around the UK can learn about life for street and slum children in Kolkata and help us raise much needed funds towards our work. Sixth formers may also like to consider volunteering with us during a summer or gap year.

We believe that all children and young people everywhere deserve a chance. Education is a means of escaping poverty, exploitation and abuse, and enjoying better health, a longer life and a decent standard of living.

We fund over 60 projects with street and slum children and their communities in the areas of education, healthcare, shelter, nutrition and counselling. We would love to hear from you if your school is interested in learning about our work and holding a fundraising event to help us raise much needed funds for our projects. We have plenty of ideas to get you started!

A member of the HOPE team would be able to visit your school before your fundraising event to show a short DVD, talk about our work and answer your questions. Please get in touch with us to arrange this on 0844 478 0778 or by email. We can also email you photos about our work for lessons or assembly if this is preferred.

Below are examples of schools who have supported HOPE.

Rye Factor Charity Event

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The Rye Factor raised just over £500 for HOPE. The Sixth Form organised and led the event under the supervision of the Head of Sixth Form. Both teachers and pupils were involved in the show which was Rye’s own interpretation of the X Factor. The idea was to show off talent in the school whilst raising money and awareness of HOPE's work.

There was a panel of judges made up of teachers and sixth formers to comment on the acts. Performances were given by pupils aged 10-18 as well as by staff. The turnout was fantastic and spectators were hugely appreciative and supportive. The show lasted 2 hours with an interval for refreshments. The whole night was great fun! HOPE gave a short presentation before the show to tell the audience precisely how the money raised was going to benefit the children.

Ynyscynon Early Years Centre

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"We were very happy this year to support HOPE with our proceeds from our harvest raffle. The HOPE charity works effectively with children who live very difficult lives. It is such a contrast to the hopeful lives our children live.

Our children are very young but they could empathise and understand something of the harsh lives these children lead. Therefore not only have we been able to offer a small amount of hope to these children but we have learnt more about the world we live in.

All the best we will hopefully be in touch in the future.
All at Ynyscynon Early Years Centre"