The Hope is a national level charitable organization. Based in
Chennai,
Tamil Nadu, it stands for the welfare of the underprivileged children, especially orphan and poor girls. Services include educational aids, assistance to orphanages, relief works during natural calamities, health and environment awareness programs, medical camps and free clinics. The organization patronizes many schools and homes for handicapped and mentally retarded children. Also, the Hope runs a special school for the children of quarry workers.