H.E.L.P. International

Health, Education, Literacy Programme (H.E.L.P.) International is a charitable organisation registered in the United Kingdom, and operating in the UK and other countries.

Global activities

As of June 2004, H.E.L.P. International has projects in four countries:

India

In India, it operates as H.E.L.P. India, a registered Charity in India.

Zimbabwe

In Zimbabwe, it operates as H.E.L.P. Zimbabwe, a registered Charity in Zimbabwe.

Looking after the welfare of orphaned children by ensuring their health and education and raising the literacy of all who live in their community. Also by introducing a higher level of self-sufficiency to the community through self-help projects that bring employment and skilles upgrade to the locale. The charity helps to place children with supported families and also has children's homes where other children are looked after by volunteer parents.

Zambia

In Zambia, it operates as H.E.L.P. Zambia, a registered Charity in Zambia.

United Kingdom

In the United Kingdom, it operates as H.E.L.P International, a registered Charity in the UK.

History

H.E.L.P. International was founded in October 2003 as a merger of charities working in Zimbabwe and India from 1992.

Mission

Providing care for destitute or disadvantaged children through formal schooling and acquisition of necessary life skills.

Assisting adults with acquiring life skills that empower them to increase their self-sufficiency within their communities.

Trustees

Registered Charity Number: 1100438.

External links

Charity Commission database


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