Since its inception, Hope Kolkata Foundation has envisioned “a world where it should never hurt to be a child.” Through its many endeavours, HOPE has striven to make a meaningful community and till date has made a difference in the lives of more than a million underserved children ,young adults and their families -in fields of education, protection ,health care services and livelihood.
Hope Kolkata Foundation is indebted to its donors and the state authorities for allowing it to be a partner for social change. It is a great pride that the organization has also earned many appreciations for its continuous work and commitment for social development.
Hope Kolkata Foundation presents the 25th Annual Cultural and Educational Programme at Nazrul Manch on 9st of November 2024 from 10 a.m onwards with a theme –‘Unity In Diversity’
This Annual Education and Cultural Programme gives the opportunity to the children to showcase their talent, to celebrate their childhood and most importantly to exercise their right to participation as – this event is organized by the children, for the children and of the children.
On this day, Honorary Founding President of The Hope Foundation, Maureen Forrest will be present along with the following dignitaries:-
Ms. Alokananda Roy(Dancer) as chief guest
Dr. Shashi Panja( Guest of Honour) Minister of Women and Child Development and Social Welfare of West Bengal
Mr.Barun Chanda (veteran actor)
Ms.Sheetal Khanna(Consular Officer,Consulate of Ireland, Kolkata)
Dr.Andrew Fleming(British Deputy High Commissioner, Kolkata)
Ms.Kathy Giles Diaz(Consul General,U.S Consulate ,Kolkata)
Mr. Reza Beyad(Hope Ambassador)
We hope to continue with our work even in future and as Maureen Forrest proudly says, ’Let us listen to the voices of the children and young people as we have always kept them at the heart of its policy and programme. There are millions of children, all over the world who are denied the rights to education. They are every nation’s most precious gift. The strength of each nation depends on these children.’
