WELCOME TO HOPE IN ACTION!
From our early beginnings in 1994 we evolved into becoming a registered charity. Our work is in the south of Albania offering help and encouragement in practical ways. We are committed to the poor and marginalised, the hungry, children with disabilities and those with minimal opportunities and limited access to health care and education. We stand with them in their struggle against discrimination to help restore self-worth. We support families to help break the cycle of poverty.
We are multi-stranded in what we offer but with clear vision and purpose.
In any way that we are able, in any and every situation, to every person, we want to bring hope for a better tomorrow.
As a small charity, we can very quickly respond to immediate and urgent need.
“Poverty is not an accident. Like slavery and apartheid, it is man-made and can be removed by the actions of human beings.”
Nelson Mandela
Ruth & Steve Courtney
Founders
Our Main Focus
Our main focus is within the three crucial areas of children with disabilities, health and education.
Children with disabilities
We offer support to children with challenging health issues, both physical and mental. Children with these needs have little or no support. Many families are afraid to take them out because there is a stigma attached to having a disabled child.
We want each child to be valued and cared for.
Health
Nutrition
In a world with such rich resources, no one should be hungry. We distribute monthly food bags to support individual families in need.
Hospital visits, medicines and equipment, healthcare training
All adults and children, whatever their needs, are entitled to have the opportunity of medical care, medicines, equipment, therapies and support. This should be for all. We help to facilitate this where and when possible. Especially families without financial resources.
Education
We want to see all children given the opportunity to reach their full potential. Practically this may be through extra learning support, provision of books, bags and stationery, clothing and shoes.
Through love and compassion we want to see every child thriving – not just surviving.
Want to make a difference?
VOLUNTEER
Whatever your age and stage in life there is an opportunity for you to come and volunteer alongside us at home or in Albania. Offer your skills and your time and see what a difference it can make.
GIVE
Give to fund food bags for hungry families. Funding will also help families with hospital treatments and medications. Your giving will enable the provision of therapies for children with disabilities. It will help to fund the vehicle for the disabled.
RAISE FUNDS
Could you fund raise? Can you run a marathon, do a sponsored walk, hold a cake sale or something else? Hope In Action is registered with JustGiving.
GET INVOLVED
Join Us On A Short Term Visit
At the heart of all that we do is a desire to serve everyone we meet with love and compassion, seeing the inherent value of every human being and enabling them to fulfil their unique potential.
