We Always Have Hope.
Our team came together as Team Hope in 2010 with the goal of helping disadvantaged children overseas. With a strong Christian foundation, we truly believe that it is our calling to have compassion, to combat oppression and to help foster and develop societies that protect and empower the people within them.
Based in Ireland, we saw the need for the creation of focused programs in communities less fortunate than our own. We focus on Africa and Eastern Europe, where children’s lives are still heavily impacted by poverty and inequality.
Our Mission
We mobilise generosity to support children affected by poverty through our Christmas Shoebox Appeal and community development initiatives that strengthen families, increase resilience and build lasting change.
Our vision
A world where children experience dignity today and families build resilient futures for tomorrow.
Our values
Dignity
Every child and every family has inherent worth. We work to honour dignity through practical support and opportunities that enable families to build stable and independent futures.
Compassion in Action
We believe generosity should be active, tangible and transformative for both those who give and those who receive.
Integrity and Stewardship
We are committed to transparency, accountability and responsible use of all resources entrusted to us.
Inclusion
Partnership
We build lasting change through trusted local relationships, shared responsibility and mutual respect.
Our Ethos
Our Christian ethos provides the basis for why Team Hope exists and the values we hold.
We believe that God has created and loves all individuals equally, presenting us with the call to do the same: to ‘Love your neighbour as yourself.’ This represents a radical challenge in a world where many are not treated equally and where poverty, discrimination and marginalisation lead to suffering and unfulfilled potential.
Christian teaching gives a strong call for us to address poverty in all of its manifestations. We are called to show love to the poor, to have compassion, to combat oppression and to create societies which protect and empower the disadvantaged. Poverty is not just limited to an economic interpretation but is based on a holistic model including economic, social, spiritual and relational aspects. Given the unique vulnerability of children, Team Hope works primarily to show compassion to them, to address the structural causes of poverty and to advocate on their behalf.
Meet the Team
Our dedicated team on the ground in Dublin, Ireland.
Deborah Lowry
CEO
Deborah joins Team Hope with a wealth of experience from not-for-profit, local authority and private sectors in Ireland, England, and Canada where she has lead teams, worked with volunteers and managed projects.
Deborah comes from Castlederg, Co. Tyrone, bringing her energy, passion and experience to the role of Team Hope CEO.
Stephen Conway
International Relations and Logistics Manager
Meet Stephen, on the team since Team Hope began. With a Masters in International Development Stephen co-ordinates the overseas elements of our work linking with our partners on development programmes and working out the logistics of getting Christmas Shoeboxes to their destination countries.
Rachel Browne
Communications and Marketing Manager
Rachel joined Team Hope in 2015. As Communications and Marketing Manager, Rachel leads our campaigns and communications, creating content and resources, managing digital platforms, and sharing stories that connect supporters with our mission to bring hope and lasting impact to children and families.
Declan Doran
Finance Manager
Meet Declan who has worked part time for Team Hope since 2018 and helps manage and account for Team Hope’s funds.
Eithne Brennan
International Programmes Manager
Introducing Eithne who joins Team Hope with a wealth of NGO experience and having spent time living and working in some of Team Hope’s key programme countries: Kenya, Malawi and Rwanda. Eithne works closely with Team Hope’s partners, designing sustainable development projects and working to secure funding for them. She also provides advice and support to partners on how their work with Team Hope can have the biggest impact possible on the communities we both work to help.
Nathalie Hand
Christmas Shoebox Appeal Officer
Meet Nathalie who joined Team Hope in September 2023 having been a volunteer for many years. Nathalie has a passion to see many vulnerable children receive the hope that a Christmas Shoebox brings.
We have an independent board with a variety of experience who help to govern us throughout the year, meet the board.
Our Partners
Aside from our core team, we realise the importance of working with local partners in the communities where we operate. Our overseas partners provide insight into culture, language and the identification of opportunities for real change.
Where We Work
Sub-Saharan Africa
Burkina Faso
Burundi
DR Congo
Eswatini
Kenya
Lesotho
Malawi
Rwanda
Eastern Europe
Albania
Kosovo
Moldova / Transnistria
Romania
Ukraine
What’s happening on the ground?
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