The Gift Of HOPE Week takes place every October. HOPE is asking on our incredible supporters to get actively involved to raise vital funds and awareness of HOPE’s work helping the most vulnerable street-connected children and marginalised communities in Kolkata, India.
Gift of HOPE Week
11 October – 18 October 2023 #GOHOPE
“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.
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- 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.
- Set up your own Instagram fundraiser by following the instructions here.
Every donation to HOPE – no matter how small – will help to make a positive and lasting impact on the lives of the street-children in HOPE’s care in Kolkata.
90p will provide healthy snacks for 5 children in a HOPE crèche or education centre for 1 day
£1.70 will feed a child in our care for 2 days
£18 will feed a slum-dwelling family of 5 for 2 weeks
£90 will provide vocational training for a young person
£240 will sponsor a street child’s education for 1 year
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.
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.