Food parcels

We have had an incredible response to our #hopegardensindia appeal, 450 food parcels have now been delivered. Families units are often complicated with often 3 generations and extended family living under one roof. 450 parcels have fed at least 2500 people.

Loneliness, anxiety and stress are all too common an issue faced by many globally and your relief efforts could not have been more timely. We are deeply encouraged by the positive impact that this act of compassion, providing such practical help, can have to uplift spirits at such a crucial time.

With no income families continue to struggle meaning that starvation is a very real prospect.

As lockdown continues across the districts our appeal funds will continue to be used for food parcels and supporting families most in need.

It's 2.6 challenge day

Go Godwin!

Godwin is being a superstar and inspiring us all by cycling 26 times around Hope Gardens. He is only 7! Please join him today and think of a challenge with 2.6 or 26 in it and help us fundraise for the families most in need. For more information and to donate click here

News from the paddy field

Gold Milan reports from the paddy field. Life hasn’t been straightforward with the lockdown and the lack of water but yet they still persevere so that they can deliver the harvest is 20 days time. Click here to watch a video that Gold has prepared for us - thank you Gold!

Covid-19 update from Archbishop Samuel

Thank you for your concern over the communities that we are serving in Southern India. The Coronovirus continues to spread throughout the regions of India and is prevalent in both Kerala and Tamil Nadu, the two states that we as a charity work in.

Since the outbreak, our faithful Indian Partners have been doing what they do best  - supporting those who are in need, but as the situation escalates Archbishop Samuel has been in touch with an update on the situation.

"Our Central and State Governments have instructed all the educational institutions, hostels, malls etc to shut down until  in order to control the spreading of Corona Virus. Due to these measures all students and staff in our trusts will now be on holiday. As a charity we have advised all who work with us and all who we serve to take practical preventative measure to ensure they safeguard themselves from this virus.   On top of it we have been praying to our Almighty God to eradicate this killing virus."

We will continue to update you on the situation. We appreciate your prayers for the vulnerable families and children that we serve who are now without medical, educational, financial or emotional support.

An equal world is an enabled world

This year’s International Women’s Day slogan is “An equal world is an enabled world” and we wholeheartedly support this message.

Hope Gardens is all about providing opportunities to enable and enhance the lives of others. Regardless of gender we promote those who have compassion and drive to deliver change in our communities.

On International Women’s Day we celebrate Ruby’s achievements. A truly remarkable women who, through a year of personal challenges, has retrained from being a school teacher to becoming a leader in her community and will be ordained as a Deaconess on Sunday 8th March.

Sadly not all communities that we serve in are respectful and supportive of all individuals and today we pray for courage and strength for those who face opposition or discrimination due to their gender or faith.

Many hands make light work

Huge thanks to our recent US visitors who took time out to help plant the new rice crop. Praise God for this land and the ability to grow rice for Hope Gardens.

Our process is that seeds are planted in our nursery and when they have grown sufficiently these plantings are taken, separated and replant in the main fields. These plants now have room to grow.

It was fantastic to be part of the planting team and experience the hard work that goes into farming our own rice crop. This is such a positive sustainable initiative which we are so proud to support.

Thank you Hal, Kristin and Bob for help plant our rice crop.