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.

2.6 Challenge - well done Godwin!

On 26th April, the day the London Marathon was due to run, we asked our supporters to take on a 2.6 challenge of their own.

Godwin who lives in the Gardens with his family joined in this too! He cycled 26 times around the beautiful grounds of Hope Gardens on his sister’s bike! We are so proud of him and thrilled that he inspired so many others to do a challenge too. What an amazing little boy Godwin is. He did 26 laps in 30 minutes!

Watch Godwin’s challenge here!

To support Godwin many of you took to the challenge as well. A huge shout out to so many grown ups and children and dogs who did their 2.6 challenges too and donated! In a day we raised £661 which is fantastic! Thank you Amelia, Alice, Nate, Charlotte, Xander, Edmund, David, Albie, The Flemmings, Karen and Toby the dog for your fundraising!

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

Life in India

Wondering how the lockdown has impacted our dear friends in India? Vasthi reports on how the pastors and bible college students are coping. To watch her video click here - thanks for pulling this together for us all Vasthi - stay safe.

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.