You can help orphans and widows in their time of need...

HOPE worldwide has served vulnerable children and the elderly in India for over 20 years and we invite you to help us empower these communities with love and resources. Since 2001, HOPE worldwide has served over 500 children in 3 orphanages and over 60 women in "Grannie" homes for the elderly. The orphans and widows at these facilities are helped with life's necessities including nutrition, shelter, education, and nurturing care. 

When you give to this campaign, you are specifically supporting the Arias HOME of HOPE worldwide in Acharapakkam, and the "Grannie" homes for the elderly in Kerala and Mahabalipuram. Our goal is to help fund the vital operating costs at these facilities (totaling $64,488); 

•  Arias Home of HOPE worldwide - $31,746
• "Grannie" Home in Kerala - $18,936
• "Grannie" Home of Mahabalipuram - $13,806

Please read more below to hear how your donations will inspire greater hope in the lives of these women and girls.

Arias HOME of HOPE worldwide, Acharapakkam

The Arias Home of HOPEww in Acharapakkam is a dedicated orphanage exclusively for girls, offering support and care to those impacted by HIV and AIDS. Located approximately 100 kilometers from Chennai, this facility currently provides a nurturing environment for 15 girls.

At the Arias Home of HOPEww, residents receive comprehensive care that includes shelter, clothing, meals, medical care, and emotional support services. Both individual and group counseling sessions are employed for this purpose, fostering personal growth and resilience. Additionally, our goal is to offer skill-based training tailored to their interests, including culinary arts, cleaning, gardening, and related skills. 

Many who have developed income-generating skills support themselves. For those wishing to continue their education, the HOPE foundation offers additional educational assistance. Furthermore, the foundation plays a vital role in facilitating reintegration into the broader community. 

*Ananya's Story

Ananya, a 3rd grader at the local government school in Acharapakkam, is known for her youthful exuberance and outgoing nature - she is described as having an infectious spirit and posses the special ability to make others smile. Her eager success in school and sunny demeanor might make it easy to miss that she's overcome obstacles that few children her age could comprehend. At the tender age of four, Ananya's mother died from complications of HIV. Her father, *Kabir, then struggled to make ends meet and found it increasingly difficult to care for his precious daughter who needed special medical attention. In hopes to secure a brighter future for his beloved daughter, he decided to seek help from the government hospital. It was there that he received advice that would change Ananya's life forever - she soon was welcomed as a resident at the Arias Home of HOPEww. There, she not only received much-needed medical care, but also emotional safety and educational support. Despite incredible challenges, Ananya's experience of transformative love and support in the Arias Home has enabled her to respond to adversity with resilience and hope. She's been given a second chance at life. 

*names changed for anonymity 

Grannie Home in Kerala

The "Grannie" home in Kerala was founded in 2003 when an increasing number of elderly individuals in the community were being abandoned and did not have proper care or shelter. Since its inception, the home has served over 69 elderly women. 

16 women are currently housed at the home in Kerala, and they are provided with food, medical care, nutritional supplements, mental health counseling, and recreational activities.  

With the support of compassionate individuals like yourself, the Grannie home continues to serve as a beacon of hope for elderly women in need, honoring them with the grace and dignity they deserve in their later years. 

Grannie Home in Mahabalipuram (near Chennai)

The Grannie Home in Mahabalipuram was opened in March of 2023. The Old Age Home is dedicated to ensuring that these senior citizens can lead a dignified and peaceful life in their twilight years.  The vision of the home is to create a nurturing environment where the elderly can find refuge and experience the warmth of a caring community. The home is designed to accommodate up to 15 senior women, offering a comfortable and secure living environment. The dedicated team of caregivers and staff members is committed to ensuring that these elderly residents receive the attention and care they deserve. They aim to create an atmosphere of companionship, where the residents can forge new friendships and find a renewed sense of purpose in their lives. 

"Religion that God our Father accepts as pure and faultless is this: to look after orphans and widows in their distress." James 1:27

Thank you for supporting these communities in their time of need. Your love is inspiring greater hope for orphans and widows in India.