H.O.P.E.

Founded in 1974, H.O.P.E. is a non-governmental organisation based in Pune, India working on gender equality, children & youth, education +5 more.

HOPE (Human Organisation for Pioneering in Education) is a non-governmental organisation based in Vadgaon Sheri, Pune, India. Founded in 1974 by Sr. Noelline Pinto of the Sisters of the Cross of Chavanod, it works for social transformation through the education and empowerment of underprivileged women and children. Its work spans education, enablement and intervention, including skills training and handicraft production for women, day care and nursery services for children, support for senior citizens and domestic workers, legal aid and crisis intervention, and awareness programmes on civic issues such as voting. HOPE is led by Adv. Sr. Flory Menezes and is supported by donations and in-kind contributions. Its principles include equality, human dignity, respect for human rights and environmental protection.