The Hope Foundation UK

Images have come through from Hope Hospital CEO Samiran Mallik of the HOPE Emergency Response Unit distributing essential food supplies, medical aid and other necessities to 200 individuals impacted by flooding in West Bengal.

Due to recent heavy rainfall in the region, areas like Amta and Udaynarayanpur in the Howrah district have been severely flooded. Thousands of people have been displaced and are in urgent need of food and shelter.

Booking is now open for an online Restorative Yoga class with Samantha Woods of Samantra Yoga , in aid of HOPE's programmes for street-connected children in Kolkata.

Taking place on 16 October at 7pm, this class will be gentle, with breathing practices, slow movements and some rest and relaxation.

Book your spot now 👉 https://www.thehopefoundation.org.uk/restorative-yoga-with-samantra-yoga/

Bhagar Creche celebrated National Nutrition week. The week-long activities aimed to raise awareness about the importance of nutrition and healthy eating habits.

Staff organised visits to a market for children and their guardians, where they visited vegetable, grocery and fish shops. Creche teachers also organised a food exhibition, where children were encouraged to bring in nutritious foods from home such as fruits, vegetables, chapatis and curry.

Many children from Bhagar creche are part of HOPE's sponsorship programme, through which they receive support for their education, nutrition and healthcare needs. Find more more about our sponsorship programme: https://www.thehopefoundation.org.uk/get-involved/sponsor-a-child/

Fifty-seven children from a disadvantaged community in Nimtala, Kolkata, benefited from a Hepatitis B vaccination drive.

The initiative was run in conjunction with new delivery partner Neotia Bhagirathi Woman & Child Care Centre, a unit of Park Hospitals! Celebrating 25 years of service, this partnership is a huge step forward in our mission to improve the health and well-being of the communities we serve.

If you go past the Quarry Theatre in Bedford, you might spot this sign!

Attend a special screening of What's Love Got to Do With It? in aid of HOPE!

Tickets are now on sale for a film screening event, organised by HOPE's Bedford Volunteer Group, which will include a fundraising raffle, special guests and entertainment!

The event will take place on Sunday 6 October from 4:30pm at the Quarry Theatre at St Luke's in Bedford. Buy your ticket now: https://quarrytheatre.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/shows/873662504

Children from our programmes celebrated Teachers' Day with love and gratitude for their wonderful teachers who shape young minds with care and dedication.

As well as being HOPE UK’s Child Sponsorship Coordinator, Yvette Lowery also sponsors three children in Kolkata through HOPE – two on the behalf of her children and one in her own name.

Read Yvette's blog about how the sponsorship programme benefits both children in HOPE’s care and sponsors alike.

Visit: https://www.thehopefoundation.org.uk/hope-blog/stories-of-hope-yvette-lowery/

Today is International Legacy Giving Day.

Did you know that when making or amending your will you can make a difference in the future through a legacy gift to The Hope Foundation?

A gift like this will help to change the lives of vulnerable street-connected and slum-dwelling children in Kolkata, India. It will be one of the most meaningful gifts you ever give.

To find out more, email [email protected] or visit: https://www.thehopefoundation.org.uk/get-involved/leave-a-legacy

Asian news network Zee TV has featured an interview with HOPE CEO Maura Lennon, about HOPE Founder Maureen Forrest's success at this year's Bengal's Pride Awards.

Maura was interviewed by Zee TV at the Bengal's Pride Awards ceremony, which took place at the House of Commons, where she was collecting the Women Entrepreneur of the Year award on the behalf of Maureen.

The interview is available to watch on the Zee TV YouTube channel (forward to 1 minute 3 seconds): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IQ9u4V_JG2Q

The September issue of YOGA Magazine UK is out now and it features a wonderful article on HOPE's Yoga for HOPE campaign!

The article also includes contributions from HOPE Patron Yoga with Simon Low and yoga teachers and HOPE supporters Fiona Agombar , Zephyr Wildman and Dawn Lister of Anahata Yoga Centre Leigh-on-Sea.

Buy it now!

We also have a new online yoga class coming up by Samantra Yoga on 16 October. Find out more: https://www.thehopefoundation.org.uk/restorative-yoga-with-samantra-yoga/

Literacy is a fundamental right that opens the door to other human rights, freedoms, and global citizenship.

But children who live on the streets of Kolkata are not afforded this right. TV presenter Sue Perkins began sponsoring a child's education through HOPE after witnessing the experiences of disadvantaged children in Kolkata.

Sue says: "Seeing the work of the Hope Foundation while filming Kolkata and The Ganges for the BBC had a profound impact on me... In 2017, I started sponsoring a child with HOPE and I would encourage anyone who is considering signing up as a sponsor to go for it. Through sponsorship, you will be changing a child’s life and giving them the security and opportunities that they desperately need and deserve."

You can make a lasting, positive difference to the future of a disadvantaged child by sponsoring their education through HOPE: https://www.thehopefoundation.org.uk/get-involved/sponsor-a-child/

Children from HOPE's programmes in Kolkata enjoyed Krishna Janmashtami, a festival celebrating the birth of Lord Krishna.

It's back to school season 🎒✏️ 📗 This September, help a vulnerable child in Kolkata access their right to education.

Education sponsorship builds futures and changes lives. It makes a real, lasting, positive impact on the lives of disadvantaged children, the communities in which they live, and the sponsors themselves.

Find out more about sponsoring a child's education: www.thehopefoundation.org.uk/sponsor

Today is International Day of Charity - on this day please take a moment to vote for HOPE as your Favourite Yoga Charity! Click the link and click forward to step 8: https://www.ommagazine.com/om-yoga-awards-2024/

Voting will close tomorrow - 6 September!

The date of 5 September was chosen for International Day of Charity to commemorate the anniversary of the passing away of Mother Teresa, who received the Nobel Peace Prize in 1979 for her work in Kolkata.

We would like to take this opportunity to thank all our volunteers, staff and supporters for their dedication and enthusiasm in supporting HOPE's work in Kolkata for 25 years. As schools reopen, we would particularly like to recognise the work of the people running our education programmes.

We are excited to announce a new yoga class for HOPE!

Booking is now open for an online Restorative Yoga class with Samantha Woods of Samantra Yoga . Taking place on 16 October at 7pm, this class will be gentle, with breathing practices, slow movements and some rest and relaxation.

Book your spot now: https://www.thehopefoundation.org.uk/restorative-yoga-with-samantra-yoga/

And remember to vote for HOPE to win the Favourite Yoga Charity category of the OM Yoga Awards (voting closes this Friday): https://www.ommagazine.com/om-yoga-awards-2024/

Attend a special screening of What's Love Got to Do With It? in aid of HOPE!

Tickets are now on sale for a film screening event, organised by HOPE's Bedford Volunteer Group, which will include a fundraising raffle, special guests and entertainment!

The event will take place on Sunday 6 October from 4:30pm at the Quarry Theatre at St Luke's in Bedford. Buy your ticket now: https://quarrytheatre.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/shows/873662504

Immerse yourself in the trip of a lifetime to Kolkata, India, where you will visit HOPE’s projects and experience the authentic and rich cultural heritage of the ‘City of Joy’.

👉 https://www.thehopefoundation.org.uk/culture-trip/

During the nine day trip, including two days of travel, you will have the opportunity to visit many HOPE projects, and see first-hand how your support is creating positive change in the lives of street-connected children.

There will also be a chance to explore the cultural and historical highlights of Kolkata. You will meet traditional Bengali artisans and experience Bengali culture in all its splendour.

You will also have a unique opportunity to attend HOPE’s Foundation Day to celebrate the organisation’s 25th Anniversary.