Our goal: to help the desperately poor indigenous tribes' peoples of the Nilgiri Hills region create sustainable livelihoods now and for future generations. The Friends of H.O.P.E funds the work of charities working in the Nilgiri Hills region of Tamil Nadu. and is principally engaged in relief of poverty and creating sustainable futures, whilst encouraging eco-restoration, bio-diversity, improving health,education/training. We also focus on culturally understanding the indigenous and poor communities in South India