Compassion in Action. Lasting Change.

Team Hope is a child-focused international development organisation driven by the belief that every child deserves dignity, opportunity and hope.

We mobilise the generosity of children, donors, volunteers, families, schools, churches and corporate partners across Ireland to bring practical support to children in communities across Africa and Eastern Europe. 

Christmas Shoebox Appeal

I’ve built my own box

Donate €5 now

Build a box for me

Donate €25 now

Team Hope Christmas Shoebox Appeal

The Christmas Shoebox Appeal delivers your gifts straight into the hands of children affected by poverty. Build your box at home or online and drop it off at your school or at one of over 400 participating locations around the country.

 

How to fill a Christmas Shoebox

Your journey to changing a child’s Christmas starts here. Follow these simple steps to pack and drop off your shoebox. 

Where to drop off your Christmas Shoeboxes

From 1–10 November, you can drop off your Christmas Shoebox at all Mr Price stores, as well as 350+ other participating drop-off points nationwide. 

Stories

Read how your kindness has brought hope, joy, and love to children around the world. 

Host a Team Hope Tea Party

Host a Team Hope Tea Party

Make a difference for children and families affected by poverty this summer.

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 families to thrive. Get a free pack to help your tea party get started!

Schools!

Wrap up the term on a charitable note with a Team Hope Tea Party at your school

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.

Tell me more

Christmas Shoebox Appeal

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

Find out more

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.

Learn more

Recent news

The Restaurant

Everything began to change when Suavis joined a community savings group called “Tugehamwe Twiyungunganye”, meaning “Let’s get together for progress.” Through the group, Suavis received training not only in savings and small business development, but also in financial management and nutrition.
Read more

Where Your Christmas Shoeboxes Went

Behind each destination on this list is a child who felt remembered, valued and loved. Your support helped deliver not just a present, but a moment of joy, dignity and hope that will be carried long after Christmas Day.
Read more

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.
Read more