Gift of HOPE Week
Saturday 9th – Sunday 17th October 2021 #GOHOPE
The annual Gift Of HOPE Week takes place every October. Last year this campaign raised £7,000 for HOPE’s projects in Kolkata.
HOPE’s programmes have been severely affected by the Covid pandemic and there is a real need to raise funds to ensure vital work can continue. HOPE is calling on our incredible supporters to get actively involved in this year’s Gift Of HOPE Week to help raise vital funds for, and awareness of, HOPE’s work with the most vulnerable street connected children and slum dwelling communities in Kolkata, India.
“As a HOPE Ambassador, I have witnessed first-hand the extremely difficult lives that street connected children and slum communities endure in Kolkata, India. I encourage you, HOPE’s wonderful supporters, to get involved in this year’s Gift Of HOPE Week.
Together, as HOPE’s compassionate community, we can help to make a lasting and positive change in the lives of some of the most vulnerable children and communities in the world”.
Shelley King – HOPE Ambassador
How You Can Help
Fundraise for HOPE
Choose your fundraising activity, set yourself a target to raise for HOPE and sign up to an online fundraising page via this link; then invite your friends and colleagues to support your fundraising activity. Every pound you raise will have a direct, positive and lasting impact on the lives of impoverished children and families.
Fundraising Ideas to get you started:
Challenge yourself to organise a fundraiser in solidarity with street children and slum communities in Kolkata. HOPE staff will be more than happy to help you develop, plan and support your fundraising challenge.
- Do a sponsored 24-hr fast.
- Do a sponsored run, walk, jump, climb or cycle.
- Give up your night time comfort i.e. sleep anywhere, but your own bed for one night e.g. on the sofa, in the bath, under the stairs or under the stars!
- Host an Indian inspired tea party or coffee morning.
Every pound counts …… What your funds will do in Kolkata
£6.50 will provide a Covid vaccination
£18 will feed a family of five for two weeks (Covid Food Distribution)
£55 will pay for school uniform and shoes
£80 will pay for one month salary for a specialist teacher
£105 will pay for books and admission fees for one child for one year in school
Raise Awareness
We need to spread the word about HOPE’s vital work. Please share this webpage and talk about HOPE to your friends and family, and encourage them to get involved.
HOPE can support and promote your fundraising effort with social media posts, fundraising materials and ideas. Remember to keep in touch by emailing Juliette at juliette@thehopefoundation.org.uk and tag us on social media HOPE #GOHOPE.
Sign up to a HOPE Event
By getting involved in Gift of HOPE Week, you will change lives and help HOPE to realise its “vision of a world where it should never hurt to be a child”.
If you cannot participate, please consider making a donation via the button below.
You can also donate via the HOPE bank account: Sort code: 20-85-73. Account # 73967735. Ref: GOH.