One donation, twice the protection! 1 - 8 December 2026
For one week only, online donations made to HOPE via the Big Give will be DOUBLED (while match funds last), at no extra cost to you!
Donate to HOPE via Big Give to empower vulnerable children and families Kolkata, India.
Funds raised will help the Child Watch Programme continue reaching vulnerable children and their families, enabling more children to enrol in and stay in school, access essential protection and healthcare, and, for older children, to find pathways into vocational training and a more secure future.
The Big Give Christmas Challenge goes live from 12 noon on Tuesday 1 December until 12 noon Tuesday 8 December.
(The link will go live on 1 December at 12pm)
Photo: Chris Baker
This year, HOPE’s Big Give Christmas Challenge is raising vital funds for our Child Watch Programme, helping us reach and support vulnerable children and families in some of Kolkata’s most disadvantaged communities.
Child Watch is centred on the care and protection of vulnerable children, building strong links between communities and education, protection and healthcare services.
The programme focuses on enrolling children aged 6–14 in formal education and helping them stay in school. For young people over 14 who are no longer attending school, Child Watch provides guidance and support to access vocational training. The team also works closely with parents, particularly fathers, to encourage greater involvement in their children’s lives and education.
Funds raised through the Big Give will help Child Watch continue reaching vulnerable children and their families, supporting more children to enrol in and stay in school, access essential protection and healthcare, and, for older children, find pathways into vocational training and a more secure future.
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The unique Big Give donation link will go live on 12 noon on Tuesday 1 December and will close at 12 noon on Tuesday 8 December
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Please enter your donation amount, contact details and payment details
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You will be asked to set up a password and will receive an email receipt
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You will have a 15 minute time limit to complete your donation
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Matched funds are limited. If HOPE reaches the limit, you can still donate, but your donation won’t be doubled
Please do not donate before the launch date and don’t donate directly to HOPE, as your donation won’t be doubled!
What funds raised for HOPE can provide in Kolkata:
- £1.90 will feed a child in our care for two days
- £8.60 will buy a pair of shoes and school uniform
- £30 will buy educational stationery and toys
- £90 will pay for one girl’s vocational training
- £100 will purchase educational books for a child
STORY OF CHANGE
15-year-old Khushi had dropped out of school after Class 4 due to financial hardship. With her family struggling to make ends meet, Khushi was often found in a very vulnerable state instead of attending school.
Gradually, she lost all interest in returning to school. Soon, a member of the Child Vigilance Group identified Khushi as a school dropout and informed the Child Watch Team. The team visited her family, counselled Khushi and her parents on the importance of education. Their guidance motivated Khushi, and she was eager to return to school. With the support of the team and her parents, Khushi was successfully re-enrolled in Class 5.
Today, Khushi attends school and is serious about her studies.
