On January 23, 2014, Yasmeen Najjar and Mutussam Abu Karsh became the first two Arab amputees to reach Africa’s highest peak, Uhuru, at the top of Mt. Kilimanjaro, bringing pride and hope to kids all over the Middle East. The two Palestinian teenagers joined a team of PCRF volunteers that made the difficult eight-day climb, hiking through rain, snow, and high altitudes to make history. Led by Suzanne Al Houby of Rahhalah Explorers, the team included Malek Zouki, Yara El Saleh, Maha Nablusi, Nawal Fakhoury, Manal Fakhoury, Rania Barakat, Ibrahim Nasrallah, Yasmeen Najjar, Mutussam Abu Karsh, Samaher Omar, Jasmine and PCRF President & CEO, Steve Sosebee. The goal of the Climb of Hope is to bring awareness and support for the plight of injured and sick Palestinian and Syrian children who are suffering and in great need.