Empowering Orphaned Children to Reach Their Peak | Jack Eans | TEDxLancaster

Jack is President of Horizon: Empower the Orphaned, an international non-profit that has developed a micro-community model for orphans. These communities nurture orphans and develop them into self-sustaining adults, breaking the normal cycle of poverty. Jack is President of Horizon: Empower the Orphaned, an international non-profit in Lancaster, PA. He has worked in international relief and development for over 30 years, partnering with leaders of other nations to rescue, restore, and empower children trapped in poverty. Jack’s own story of abandonment, abuse, and loss of family led him to align his life purpose with helping the orphaned regain their identity and purpose. From Colorado, Jack is an avid mountain climber, having climbed over 200 of Colorado’s peaks and two successful summits of Mt. Kilimanjaro. Jack uses his passion for climbing to inspire others to help orphans climb out of their situations. He strives to live out the phrase, “Success is not counted by how high you have climbed, but by how many people you brought with you.” This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx