Helping vulnerable children overseas

Team Hope is an Irish, Christian and child-focused international development organisation. Founded in 2010, we work in Africa and Eastern Europe to help children affected by poverty or marginalisation.

Christmas Shoebox Appeal

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Our shoebox collections have now finished but you can still take part in the appeal by building a shoebox online today!

 

Beyond the Box

Read all about our incredible projects taking part all year round.

Donate a Christmas Shoebox ONLINE

Every €25 donated will enable Team Hope’s overseas partners to create a Christmas Shoebox and deliver out into the hands of a child affected by poverty.

 

Where To Drop Off Your Christmas Shoeboxes

If you still have a box, please do get in touch with your local volunteer team below as they may still be able to take your shoebox.

15 Years of Team Hope!

15 Years of Team Hope!

We’re celebrating 15 years of Team Hope! Join in the celebrations with a Team Hope Tea Party!

Beyond the Box

Read all about the work Team Hope is doing in communities all year round

Host a Tea Party

Pour a cup of hope and help us celebrate 15 years of Team Hope!

15 Years of Hope – Be Part of What Comes Next

Become a monthly donor and help reach even more children all year round.

Changing Communities

Our Team dreams big. We work in communities in 14 countries across Africa and Eastern Europe. By working to empower communities and help children, we give roots to societies to grow, develop and flourish.

How can my school help?

School involvement is very important to us as we truly believe that by engaging children and students, developing their awareness and giving them opportunities to act, they will grow to be compassionate and giving. From pre-school to secondary school, there are lots of ways for your class to get involved.

Confirming Hope

For children doing their confirmation, this program helps students explore how they can make a difference both locally and globally.

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Christmas Shoebox Appeal

Every child deserves to feel the magic of Christmas with our Christmas Shoebox Appeal.

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Host Your Tea Party

Hosting a tea party is a fantastic way to bring your school community together and wrap up the term with something everyone can enjoy.

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Recent news

Christmas Shoebox Stories!

Every single Christmas Shoebox brings joy, love and hope to the child who receives it and to the person who gives it. Read the stories here.
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Elizabeth & Aida

Elizabeth in Malawi is the mother of Aida and Madaliso who received Christmas Shoeboxes all the way from Ireland in 2024. Elizabeth is also part of a piggery project started by Team Hope’s partners in her area. The profits will allow her to feed her children regularly, buy small livestock, repair their home, and most importantly, send Aida and Madaliso back to school. They dream of becoming a teacher and a doctor. 
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Beyond the Box: The Ripple Effect of Hope in Abigail’s Village

At Team Hope, we believe in going beyond the box. A Christmas Shoebox is often the first connection. But long after the wrapping paper is gone, your support helps build long-term solutions that empower families like Abigail’s to break the cycle of poverty for good. 
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