Bringing Hope. Changing Lives.

OUR HISTORY

Knowing HOPE, Building Bridges

Our ‘Cradle to Career’ approach focuses on transforming lives where we walk alongside an individual on the entire journey – through childhood education and care towards skill training and livelihood as an adult. We work with government schools nationwide and strive for holistic development by harnessing the power of teachers, technology, training, and extracurricular activities.

The support of our corporate partners allows us to train and place young men and women in Artificial Intelligence, Data Analytics, Cloud Computing, computer applications, plumbing, masonry, electrical work, tailoring, and weaving (with products being made for IKEA’s global market).

Interest-free loans allow us to nurture entrepreneurs, most of whom are women. It will enable them to earn a living from or near their homes.

Our medical teams serve in places where last-mile connectivity is an issue while referring patients to hospitals in case any process is invasive or requires surgery.

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1991

HOPE foundation was registered.
Started bandaging, medical, and education services at Satyajeevan Leprosy Colony, New Delhi

1993

The Village of HOPE was launched by constructing 700 homes for leprosy patients with DSW, New Delhi. In addition, medical and VT services were provided in Tihar jail, Trilokpuri.

1994

Launched the 1st vocational training centre in Raghubir Nagar, New Delhi, with Jan Shikshan Sansthan, a department of the Ministry of HRD. Dental clinics were started in Central Jail at Arthur Road.

1995

HOPE School, Bangalore and the Asha Vidhyashram School were established.

1996

Started a dental clinic at Tihar Jail, New Delhi, with support from Kiran Bedi

1997

We were the only NGO member of the RNTCP society along with BBMP.
We launched our first orphanage, Asharan, in New Delhi.
Started the TB Control program In Chennai

1998

Awarded the merit award from the state health minister for DOTS-focused TB work in Bangalore.
The HOPE TB labs were appreciated by the WHO and World Bank representatives who visited.

2001

Landmark year with the launch of the Arias home of HOPE, a home for HIV patients in Chennai & the HOPE foundation Matriculation School at Kannaginagar, Chennai.
The educational and skills development program also started in West Bengal.
The Bhuj Project started after the devastating earthquake on Jan 26, 2001, which rendered 4,00,000 people homeless.

2002

We launched the Computer Training Centre in Central Prison in Trichy.

2003

Launched the Dell Computer training centre in North Chennai & the Burial Program (Burying the HIV-affected and infected abandoned bodies) with a Paediatric Ward in TB Centre in Chennai.

2004

HOPE foundation Matriculation School launched in Hyderabad.
Launched Tsunami Program in Kalpakkam, Pondicherry & the APAC Project to provide awareness on HIV/AIDS to truck drivers.

2005

Chinnangudi Schools & Vocational Training Centres with the help of donors.

2006

Started a Reception Unit in Trichy for juvenile offenders & launched the Community Care Centre of HOPE, Tirunelveli, in partnership with TNSAC, supporting the HIV/AIDS children abandoned/destitute due to their infection.

2007

Started the Asha Kiran for the intellectually disabled.
Set up the Walmart School Education and the Walmart Computer Vocational Centre in Mumbai.

2008

We successfully registered with the NGO Affairs Bureau.
Launched SAP Labs Centre of HOPE – Bangalore.
Set up a safe and secure home for street boys in Whitified. Launched the Dalmiapuram Community project & the Industrial Centre of HOPE.

2009

Started the Accenture School Education Mumbai & launched Accenture Computer Vocational training in Mumbai.

2012

Launched the Accor School of HOPE & a Dell computer training Centre.

2013

Flood relief work in Uttarakhand
Launched Dell Computer Training Centre in Acharapakkam
Yuva Kendra Program in Chennai with the support of HCL Foundation.

2014

SAP sponsors improved facilities at HOPE foundation School in Bhuj , benefiting hundreds of children.
Set up the iGate Vocational Centre in Mumbai & set up the Women Empowerment program in Chennai.

2017

Successfully launched a Skilling Program in Bharatpur.
Started the Kerala Flood Relief Programme.

Our Vision

Our vision is simple: to bring hope to those with none and to change the lives of everyone we come into contact with – our donors, volunteers, staff, NGO partners, government, and the poor whom we serve.

Our Mission

Bringing hope. Changing lives.

Annual Report

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reports over the years

FCRA Report

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a list of all our FCRA reports

our focus areas

Making a Difference Through Focus Areas

We work across vital areas like education, healthcare, child welfare, and women empowerment to improve lives,
restore dignity, and create sustainable community impact.