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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...
Lili
Mar 12, 20242 min read
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....
Lili
Feb 14, 20243 min read
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...
Magdalena Becke
Feb 14, 20242 min read
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...
Lili
Feb 14, 20243 min read
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...
Lili
Jan 22, 20243 min read
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...
Magdalena Becke
Jan 22, 20242 min read
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...
Ruby Nakka
Jan 5, 20242 min read
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...
Ruby Nakka
Jan 5, 20242 min read
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...
Magdalena Becke
Dec 31, 20232 min read
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...
Ruby Nakka
Dec 31, 20232 min read
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...
Ruby Nakka
Dec 24, 20232 min read
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...
Ruby Nakka
Dec 15, 20232 min read
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...
Magdalena Becke
Dec 15, 20232 min read
It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas ...
The month of December and the start of Christmas season made Magdalena and myself a little nervous about feeling alone and missing our...
Lili
Dec 15, 20232 min read
Our Bangalore Trip
On the 9th November, Lili and I started our first trip in India to Bangalore. We went by train from “Katpadi” station and traveled about...
Magdalena Becke
Dec 3, 20232 min read
Creative Project
Hope House is a place where children get support to overcome their trauma and have the chance to spend a good childhood. But with the...
Lili
Dec 3, 20232 min read
Children's Day
Every year, on November 14th, Children’s day is celebrated across India. The intention is to raise awareness about the rights, education...
Lili
Dec 3, 20232 min read
Our first invitation
On Monday the 23rd of October, Magdalena and I went on our first invitation. Actually, we were not directly invited, but we joined July...
Lili
Nov 13, 20232 min read
Birthdays at The Hope House
Celebrating the day you were born is something special and really important. One day of the year that is all about you. Presents, a cake...
Magdalena Becke
Nov 13, 20232 min read
Daily routine at The Hope House
I've been at Hope House for four weeks now, and I'd say that, the routine has finally set in. Our daily life is what I want to describe...
Lili
Oct 25, 20233 min read
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