Awaken the inner soul of these children
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Ruby Nakka
- May 26
- 2 min
Most people do not understand this concept...
First of the three fundamental principles states that the adoption ought to be done in the best interest of the child. Do you know what...
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Ruby Nakka
- Apr 2
- 1 min
On our way to self-sufficiency
Some day, it is our hope that The HOPE House should become a self-sustainable operation. A couple of years ago, we invested in one cow so...
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Ruby Nakka
- Apr 2
- 1 min
Blessings of all sizes
It was December of 2022 when they came as a family (along with their teenage son) to visit the Hope House. They asked a lot of questions...
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Maya
- Apr 2
- 2 min
The special Easter 2024
Easter - a day of joy. This is how Lina and I fondly remember the special day from our childhood. This is why it has been important to us...
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Lina
- Apr 2
- 2 min
New country, new habits
When Maya and me arrived at The Hope House, there were many things expecting us that were new to us. As this place is going to be our...
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Maya
- Mar 25
- 3 min
The arrival and introduction of the new Volunteers
Hello everyone, Our names are Lina and Maya and we are happy to say that we’re the new Volunteers here at the Hope House. Let me...
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Lili
- Mar 12
- 2 min
my six months at the Hope House
These last six months have been a roller coaster of emotions for me. In this time, I've experienced so many emotions, ranging from...
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Lili
- Feb 14
- 3 min
Our first indian wedding
When you think of Indian weddings, pictures of colourful decorations, beautiful wedding Sarees and a mass of people come to your head....
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Magdalena Becke
- Feb 14
- 2 min
Daytrip to Mahabalipuram
We planned to go on a trip to Mahabalipuram on Friday, the 26th of January. All the children and staff from the children's home, as well...
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Lili
- Feb 14
- 3 min
Our trip to Mysore
Over the last weekend, Magdalena and I were on our last trip together in India. The destination was Mysore. We heard a lot about this...
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Lili
- Jan 22
- 3 min
Traffic in India
Actually, I wanted to write a blog post about cultural differences between Germany and India. But the section on road traffic was so long...
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Magdalena Becke
- Jan 22
- 2 min
Pongal - The Tamil harvest festival
One of the most important festivals in Tamil Nadu takes place in mid-January. Pongal means "boiling over" and is the Tamil harvest...
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Ruby Nakka
- Jan 5
- 2 min
Homecoming weekend at the Hope House
Hope House has many traditions. One among them is "Homecoming Weekend" where all our graduates are invited back to the Hope House one...
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Ruby Nakka
- Jan 5
- 2 min
Extraordinary intern at the Hope House
Meet this young lady - Lara Liza Koshy, a first-year law student at Christ University, Bangalore, who chose to do a month long (from...
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Magdalena Becke
- Dec 31, 2023
- 2 min
Holly Jolly Christmas Days
Christmas was definitely special this year for us. Far away from home, no cold feet because of the snow and Chicken Biryani instead of...
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Ruby Nakka
- Dec 31, 2023
- 2 min
What does the adoption regulations say about it?
I get calls almost on a daily basis asking for a new born child to adopt, if available. I understand the caller’s inquisitiveness...
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Ruby Nakka
- Dec 24, 2023
- 2 min
This initiative is taken by CARA - a statutory body.
Unlike adoption, foster care may not assure of a permanent family to a child but ensures family like environment to a child for time...
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Ruby Nakka
- Dec 15, 2023
- 2 min
Importance of pre-adoption counselling...
I receive quite a number of calls every week asking for help in adopting a child. I give out as much information as I possibly could but...
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Magdalena Becke
- Dec 15, 2023
- 2 min
Cleaning Day at The Hope House
On the 25th of November, Lili and I had the idea to start a cleaning project at “The Hope House”. Even though the children and staff...
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