Rumah Hope was started in 1994 as an outreach of Good Hope Church in aid of 5 needy children and as a sanctuary for abused, neglected and under-privileged children between the ages of 5-17. The Home relies solely on public funding to maintain itself.
After 4 years, the Home moved from an old rented bungalow in Old Klang Road to the new home Rumah Hope 1 in Paramount Garden , PJ. The construction of the home was possible thanks to generous contributions in cash and kind namely from Evangelical Lutheran Church Malaysia , Khalid Aluminium Industries Sdn Bhd, NGO’s the general public and various corporate bodies. Rumah Hope 2, a second block was opened on 10^th October 2006.  Rumah Hope and Rumah Hope 2 will be able to house a maximum of 60 children. The Home is which is registered with Registrar of Societies is also registered with the Selangor Welfare Council and it has been granted Tax Exemption status by the Ministry of Finance.

Funding

Rumah Hope operates solely on public donations. Funds for Rumah Hope are solicited mainly from corporate bodies, societies and various individuals. Our past donors include British Women Association, Japanese Women Association, Hong Kong Bank (M) Bhd, Keray (M) Sdn. Bhd, Kuok Foundation berhad, Lions Club of Cybercare, Social Welfare Department, NGO’s, Corporations and the general public. We thank them for their kindness and generosity in trying to give these children a brighter future. There is currently a waiting list of applicants for admission to Rumah Hope.
Taking into account the already subsidized medical and transport costs, the upkeep of one child amounts to RM300.00 per month. Once again, we appeal to corporate bodies and the public for financial assistance to support these 60 children.
Rumah Hope is also attempting to raise funds through appeal letters, charity dinners, carnivals and sale of food & handicrafts made by the children of Rumah Hope.

Objective

Rumah Hope aims to provide a suitable social setting with physical and emotional care to children who have been deprived of these necessities in life. The Home aims to:

1)Provide a haven (health care, shelter, education and social interaction) to physically, emotionally and psychologically scarred children.

2)Provide security and comfort to these children who never have experienced tenderness and loving care.

3)Provide the opportunity to reconcile parent and child from troubled homes through conselling and therapy.

4)provide the chance of wholesome education in government schools.

Activities like woodwork, sewing and handicraft for the older     children are organized.

Through a sound upbringing and an environment that nurtures, loves and cares, Rumah Hope hopes to provide these children the     opportunity to realize their dreams and step out into the world as independent, mature individuals who can be successful in life.

The Present Management Committee, led by the chairman David Ramoo comprises of voluntary members from ELCM,private companies and individuals. All the management members    are active in public life and are ardent supporters of various public welfare organizations.

Along with our efforts to solicit funds, a request for an annual government grant and a tax exemption has been made. With government aid backing us, the possibility of extending our reach to more children becomes very real.

The Home is grateful to its present batch of volunteer for sacrificing their personal interests for the children. We welcome more volunteers to help us in our cause.