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More mountains to conquer for orphans

Haven of Hope International Founder Alice Skaff encourages kids in orphanages to climb their own personal mountains. In October she set the example in life.


Alice Skaff, Founder and Executive Director of Haven of Hope International, climbed Mt. Kilimanjaro to raise awareness and funds for the plight of children in orphanages worldwide. Stefania Pifferi photo
Alice Skaff, Founder and Executive Director of Haven of Hope International, climbed Mt. Kilimanjaro to raise awareness and funds for the plight of children in orphanages worldwide. Stefania Pifferi photo
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EXECUTIVE: Alice Skaff left a 25-year career in elder care two years ago to devote full-time leadership to Fort Myers-based nonprofit Haven of Hope International. The organization works with more than 40 orphanages in Latin America, South America, Africa and Asia to assist in achieving self-sufficiency while helping provide a path forward to its residents. “We can be the guide to help people get involved, but we can also help orphanages develop a strategic plan," she says. "So many of the orphanage directors are doing all they can just to keep the doors open and put meals on the table. They’re not thinking about sustainability programs, but they are so committed to their kids. That’s where we come in.”

Alice Skaff climbed Mt. Kilimanjaro in October in an effort to raise funds and awareness of Haven of Hope International. Courtesy Alice Skaff
Alice Skaff climbed Mt. Kilimanjaro in October in an effort to raise funds and awareness of Haven of Hope International. Courtesy Alice Skaff

 


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