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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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World Mental Health Day
Tuesday, October 10 was "World Mental Health Day." A day to spread awareness of mental illnesses and inform people about how important...
Magdalena Becke
Oct 25, 20232 min read
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my arrival at the Hope House
These were my first few days here at Hope House, India, and I am slowly settling in. I arrived at the Chennai airport in the afternoon of...
Lili
Oct 17, 20232 min read
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First Month in India - Recap
Madgdelena is a weltwarts volunteer from Germany and is to spend the next six months at the Hope House, volunteering. I have been here...
Magdalena Becke
Oct 17, 20232 min read
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First Impressions
Magdelena is a weltwarts volunteer who would be spending the next six months at the Hope House, volunteering. I remember the first time I...
Magdalena Becke
Oct 17, 20232 min read
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10 ways to enjoy the journey of adoption...
Equate the journey of adoption to biological conception and enjoy: For many families, the process of adoption can be so tedious; they...
Ruby Nakka
Oct 8, 20232 min read
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Don't make the system to find a needle in the haystack!
When prospective adoptive parents (PAP’s) make a decision to adopt, they tend to have very idealistic thoughts about the child to come –...
Ruby Nakka
Oct 1, 20232 min read
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This will enlighten you with information that will change you forever...
Journey of adoption can be tedious and lengthy. Every prospective adoptive parent(s) should know what to do to make this process not to...
Ruby Nakka
Sep 25, 20232 min read
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