HOPE HOUSEH e l p u s fi l l i n t h e s t o r y

2004

Born Into Brothels wins the 2004 Academy Award for Best Documentary, exposing the world to the tragic s i tuat ion for chi ldren in Calcutta ’s red-l ight distr ic t . The filmmakers envis ion bui lding a safe home where young gir ls f rom the neighborhood can grow into healthy, independent women.

HOPE HOUSE : STAGE 1

Working with Kids With Dest iny, and i ts parent company Head First Development, a beaut i ful property is purchased on the outskir ts of Calcutta. This begins the process of organiz ing local leadership, obtaining permits, working with neighborhood officials , and designing the bui lding.

2008

HOPE HOUSE : STAGE 2

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PRINTS

While the chal lenging road to construct ion is underway, emphasis is placed on forming good relat ionships and a qual i ty reputat ion within the red-l ight neighborhood, without which the Hope House would not be possible.  To this end, a Mercy Cl inic provides free healthcare to the community and a smal l laundromat business is opened to offer safe employment to women.

2010 - 2014

LAUNDROMAT

HOPE HOUSE : STAGE 3

MERCY CLINIC

Now, we are on the home stretch!   Construct ion of the Hope House is wel l underway and we need your support to finish the bui lding and open i ts doors to young gir ls t rapped in Calcutta ’s red-l ight neighborhoods.  

2015

LAUNDROMATHOPEHOUSE

HOPE HOUSE : STAGE 4

MERCY CLINIC

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