India

Hope Children's Home

In southern India, around 120 boys and girls from poverty-stricken homes find a new life at Hope Home, near Rajakrishnapuram. These photos offer a window into that life. Additionally, visit the web site dedicated to Hope Home.

Friends of Hope coordinates child sponsorships for Hope Home, and for Happy Home near Kancheepuram. Children in these homes come from destitute situations placing them in great need of love, nurture and support. Both homes are staffed by evangelical Christians offering a Christlike atmosphere. Sponsorship is $30.00 U.S. per month. The sponsor will receive a yearly photo, biographical information, and letters from the child every six months. Sponsorships are usually paid monthly by check or automatic withdrawal. Some sponsors choose to pay quarterly or annually. Sponsorship forms can be obtained by emailing info@hope-4-children.com.

Children at Hope Home

Though our children come from destitute backgrounds, they
are beautiful.

Children Going to School

Children enter the van for a
ten-minute ride to school.

Older Girls at Chores

Three of our older girls doing
daily chores

Some of the Older Girls at Hope Children's Home

Seven of the older girls at Hope Home pose with their house mother (center).

Outdoor Bathing Waters Trees

In dry seasons, children bathe near trees to help water them.

A Once Castaway Baby

Deepa was once a castaway baby,
but found love and nurture at
Hope Home.

Four of the Oldest Boys at Hope Children's Home

Four of the oldest boys at Hope Home, all high school seniors, plan to
become missionaries.

House Mothers at Hope Children's Home

Hope Children's Home is blessed
with a group of dedicated, godly
house mothers.

Hope Home's Cooks

The cook and his wife prepare 300 meals a day for Hope Home.

Managing Director of Hope Home

The Managing Director of Hope Home, Mr. Terry Johnson, his wife Jeeva and daughter Shama

Rev. Thomas Curry with Johnsons

Rev. Thomas Curry, Founder; the late Rev. P. Johnson (original Managing Director) and his wife Helen

Board of Trustees of Hope Home

Board of Trustees of Hope Home:
Mrs. Prema, Mr. Terry Johnson Rev.
P. Johnson (deceased), Mr. Puthiavan,
(standing) Rev. Sutheban, Rev. Rajaiah.