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Ruby Nakka
May 262 min read
Most people do not understand this concept...
First of the three fundamental principles states that the adoption ought to be done in the best interest of the child. Do you know what...
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Lina
Apr 22 min read
New country, new habits
When Maya and me arrived at The Hope House, there were many things expecting us that were new to us. As this place is going to be our...
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Maya
Mar 253 min read
The arrival and introduction of the new Volunteers
Hello everyone, Our names are Lina and Maya and we are happy to say that we’re the new Volunteers here at the Hope House. Let me...
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Lili
Mar 122 min read
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...
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Magdalena Becke
Feb 142 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...
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Lili
Feb 143 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...
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Ruby Nakka
Jan 52 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...
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Ruby Nakka
Dec 15, 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...
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Lili
Nov 13, 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...
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Magdalena Becke
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...
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Lili
Oct 25, 20233 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...
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Magdalena Becke
Oct 25, 20232 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...
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Ruby Nakka
Oct 8, 20232 min read
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...
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Ruby Nakka
Oct 1, 20232 min read
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 –...
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Ruby Nakka
Sep 20, 20231 min read
One more way to access our information.
Today, as I was browsing through today's morning news, a short newsclip caught my attention and that was India's Prime Minister - Mr....
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Ruby Nakka
Sep 20, 20231 min read
It will be very useful if you're adopting an older child
Some adoptive children (especially the children that are adopted at an older age) go through such difficult growing up years that they...
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Ruby Nakka
Sep 10, 20232 min read
It'll surely bring smile to your face ...
It was December 11th, 2004. I told my wife that I want to take her out on a date. Because on December 12th we were to fly to Los Angeles...
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Ruby Nakka
Jun 16, 20232 min read
What is the difference between ‘Adoption’ and ‘Foster Care’?
Adoption and foster care are the two legitimate alternatives to build/ expand the family under the Juvenile and Justice Act (JJ Act). ...
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Ruby Nakka
May 15, 20231 min read
They want to learn GK and CA ..…. Hope House girls do this unbelievable thing to learn.
Couple of months ago, when I was teaching the geography to the girls using a globe, I observed that there are a few girls that are much...
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Ruby Nakka
May 15, 20233 min read
Half a day picnic but a lifetime of memories & lessons.
For the past couple of weeks, we had been planning to take the Hope House children on a picnic. Never thought that it would fall on this...
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