The Hope Foundation UK, London Videos

Ajay has lived in HOPE's care since he was four-years-old, after a very difficult start to his early life. Through support from HOPE's sponsorship programme, Ajay is working hard towards his dream of becoming a software developer and creating an independent future for himself. Education sponsorship opens up opportunities for vulnerable children and provides them with their right to education. Find out more about sponsoring a child: https://www.thehopefoundation.org.uk/get-involved/sponsor-a-child/ #educationsponsorship #childsponsorship

Meet Shreya, a talented and dedicated young woman who is studying for a degree in accountancy thanks to HOPE's education sponsorship programme. HOPE's sponsorship programme enables vulnerable young people to work towards their dreams and build independent lives. It creates real and lasting positive change. Find out more about sponsoring a child's education through HOPE: https://www.thehopefoundation.org.uk/get-involved/sponsor-a-child/ #childsponsorship #educationsponsorship

Sponsoring a disadvantaged child's education can change the course of their life, Meet Debarghya, whose family was left destitute after the untimely death of his father. Thanks to sponsorship support, the young man is now undertaking further education and hopes to gain a job in the banking sector. We wish him every success for the future. Education sponsorship has the power to create meaningful change to the life of a vulnerable young person, giving them opportunities that would otherwise not be available to them. Find out more about sponsoring a child's education: https://www.thehopefoundation.org.uk/get-involved/sponsor-a-child/ #storiesofhope #childsponsorship #educationsponsorship

Like many children from disadvantaged communities in Kolkata, Anjali faced harsh challenges through her childhood. But thanks to support from HOPE’s sponsorship programme, Anjali is thriving – she is currently studying for a degree in Hospital Management and last year represented India at the Street Child Cricket World Cup. Education sponsorship has the power to created positive, meaningful, and lasting change to the lives of disadvantaged children. There many more young people within the disadvantaged street-connected communities of Kolkata who are waiting for their own chance at education and the opportunity to achieve their dreams. Help make a lasting, positive change to the life of a vulnerable child – find out more about sponsoring a child’s education 👉 https://www.thehopefoundation.org.uk/get-involved/sponsor-a-child/

All children should have the chance live in safety, go to school, making friends and discovering unique talents. But street-connected children are rarely afforded this privilege. HOPE's programmes in Kolkata strive to give disadvantaged children - like Deepti whose story is featured below - these fundamental rights so that they can enjoy the opportunity for a brighter future. #storiesofhope #25yearsofhope #streetchildren #kolkata #India

Specsavers Ireland are working with HOPE to train eight optometrists, like Shananesh from Kolkata, India, every year. When qualified, they will go back to their communities and bring eye care to places where it was previously inaccessible.

In Kolkata, @Specsaversie are helping us to change people's lives.

Meet Renu! As part of our 25th anniversary celebrations, we are asking members of our team to share with us some of their favourite memories of HOPE. Many of you will recognise Renu - she has worked with HOPE for many years as the manager of our Life-Skills Training Unit. HOPE’s Life Skills Café is always a popular meeting point for our volunteers and visitors, and thanks to Renu’s warm hospitality and friendly face, it is a home away from home for many. We would love to hear your favourite memories of Renu 🧡💙