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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...

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...

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...

Hope House

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...

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...

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...

Adoption Q & A

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...

Adoption Q & A

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...

Adoption Q & A

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Hope House

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...

Oct 25, 20233 min read

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...

Oct 25, 20232 min read

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...

Oct 17, 20232 min read

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...