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On 6 June, we from the Lööf Foundation supported Donald Schultz from Snake Pharm and Neville & Helen from Ndlondlo Reptile Park in their work producing antivenom for some of Africa’s most dangerous snakes—Black Mambas…
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In KwaMduku, a quiet rural village, many children walk up to five kilometres every morning just to get to school. Some wear torn uniforms. Others come hungry. But inside the classrooms of Ekuseni Primary School, there…
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Latest Visit to Ray of Hope Home This past week, the Loof Foundation had the joy of visiting the Ray of Hope home once again — a place that never fails to inspire us with…
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At just 11 years old, Kaushal has faced incredible challenges, including losing his father and the disappearance of his mother. After a brief time with his grandmother, he joined Home of Hope six months ago,…
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Kenswed Clinic continues to make a life-changing impact, starting the year with key developments in healthcare access. Expanding Healthcare for Kenswed Students With over 100 new students at Kenswed School, medical support is more vital…
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From April 29 to May 6, 2024, Patrik Lööf, Christian Brandt, and Carl-Johan Brandt embarked on a journey to Home of Hope. Their purpose was to assess the ongoing progress with the children's development, education,…
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On April 4th, the Lööf Foundation visited Ekuseni Hluluwe School. Patrik Lööf, accompanied by his mother Lena and his children Axel and Holly, made the trip to meet with the school community. They were greeted…
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As our journey in Kenya comes to a close, we reflect on our fourth and final day at Kenswed Hospital—a day marked not only by numbers and statistics but by the celebration of life, motherhood,…
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On the third day in Kenya, our journey with the Kenswed Hospital Ambulance and medical team led us on a 45-minute drive to Maasai land, despite the challenging road conditions caused by heavy rain. Our…
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Following an eventful Day 1, our team, along with nurse/midwife Alice, went to the local shopping mall and bought a lot of consumables that the hospital was in desperate need of. We filled five trolleys…
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Upon our arrival at Kenswed, the clinic staff greeted us warmly. Our first encounter was with a mother in labor. Joy's labor was both painful and prolonged. Despite interventions from the clinic staff to assist…
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On April 14th, Sophie Lööf, Clare Sykes, and Claudine Schafli embarked on a meaningful trip to Ngong Village in Kenya alongside The Lööf Foundation. Their destination? Kenswed Maternity Hospital, a beacon of hope in the…
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Recently the Lööf Foundation visited Ray of Hope Babies Home in Umhlanga Durban, Kwazulu Natal. We were deeply moved by the resilience and spirit of the children under their care. The Lööf Foundation was honored…
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We are thrilled to announce a significant development in our ongoing efforts to safeguard both our communities and snake populations. The Lööf Foundation has demonstrated incredible generosity by donating a much-needed vehicle to the expert…
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We are pleased to share a brief update on our recent introductory meeting with Thanda’s General Manager, Truman Ndlovu, and Donald Schultz from Snake Pharm. During the introduction, Donald spoke about utilising his knowledge for…
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At Nompondo Primary, the recent visit of the Star for Life Mobile Health Unit brought not only vital dental health education but also a wave of inner growth to 450 Grade 4 learners. With a…
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Recently  Sophie and Patrik Lööf, paid a visit to the C.R.O.W Centre for Rehabilitation of Wildlife. During their time there, they engaged in discussions with Clint Halkett-Siddall, the Operations Director, delving into the center's current requirements…
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In a recent visit to Ekuseni Primary School and Makhasa High School in Hluhluwe, South Africa, Founder and Chairman Sophie Lööf of the Lööf Foundation, alongside Star for Life, illuminated the path towards a brighter…
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THE LÖÖF FAMILY VISITS DUDUZANI PRIMARY SCHOOL, SOUTH AFRICA 10 February 2023: Today was an incredible day as the Lööf Foundation made its first visit to Duduzani Primary School, a charming local school located just outside…
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Every year, an estimated 2.7 million people are bitten by venomous snakes, resulting in 100,000 deaths, while 400,000 more are left with life-long disfigurement or disability. The majority affected are the most vulnerable - farm…
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We have some big news! In line with the UN Sustainable Development Goal number 3 – Good Health and Well-being, LÖÖF Foundation has offered support to an exciting new antivenom project in South Africa. A…
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Kenswed Hospital is in Ngong in Kenya and aims to provide accessible and reliable high-quality healthcare for people in need, including safe births in our maternity ward. Now with the ambulance service available through our…
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Our family home in Nepal, ‘Home of Hope’, has been up and running for six years now and the children continue to flourish. They all benefit from a good diet, medical assistance, quality education, self-sustaining…
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Our newest project started this year has been supporting Hand in Hand’s work in Zimbabwe. Hand in Hand is a non-profit organisation that we have previously supported successfully in India.  They work to help underprivileged…
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We feel very happy to hear from Anele who we have supported since 2017. She will soon become a certified primary school teacher in South Africa! She was given a scholarship through us in Dec…
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Very proud to announce baby number 12 born at Kenswed Hospital in Kenya! A baby boy Jovinna Maina was born this morning at 1.40 am. Weighing 4, 4 kg, tough delivery, however mother and son…
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The building of the Kenswed Maternity & Health Center is almost complete. In order to finish the rest of the building, we need your help! If you want to help and contribute to our work and…
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Download and read the latest press release for the Maternity & Health clinic that we are building in cooperation with the ZB Foundation (Zelmerlöw & Björkman Foundation) in Kenya. Pressmeddelande mödravårdsklinik Kenya 2018 The Maternity…
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Lööf Foundation's - March 15, 2018 We are all flying back home today and decided to go to an orphaned elephant sanctuary to see the baby elephants being fed. The elephants here are rescued and…
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We had the great pleasure of donating 50 000:- Kenyan shillings to the Wayo Wayo Kibra Sports for Peace and Development Project today. It is the largest donation they have ever received. The project manager…
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Monica and Simon’s Diary – March 13, 2018 This morning we went running with Kasper Skarrie, the General Secretary of ZB Foundation. We ran together with coach Joe Jesse and elite runners from Japan, Sweden…
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Listen below to the radio interview Sophie and Måns Zelmerlöw did this morning for the radio station P4 Skaraborg. They were interviewed about the most recent project the Maternity & Health clinic that they are…
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Sophie's Diary - March 12, 2018 I have been dreaming about building a health clinic for women to give safe births in for 17 years. Ever since giving birth to my first daughter, where the…
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Finally, the day has come that we have been waiting for, breaking the first ground for where the Maternity & Health clinic will be built! What a wonderful feeling it was to stand beside Måns…
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We are so happy to be here at Kenswed Academy in Kenya! It feels so exciting to be here celebrating their graduation today, which also happens to be the same day that we are breaking…
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Simon's Diary - March 11, 2018 I flew in overnight, landing in Kenya around 4pm. After clearing immigration, I met Sophie Lööf outside with our driver Edward from Glory Safari. We were soon underway, and…
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Sophie’s Diary – March 10, 2018, I have been dreaming about building a health clinic for women to give safe births in for 16 years. Ever since giving birth to my first daughter, where the…
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Sophie’s Diary – May 5, 2017 I had such a wonderful time donating and helping at Tafel Kirchheim today together with the Partex Germany team. Tafel is an organization under the Red Cross in Germany.…
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Sophie’s Diary – February 28, 2017 I joined together with Judith Stewart who is the owner of Cuthbert & Stewart Ltd to donate to the Helping Hands of Devonport Organization. They provide the homeless of…
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Sophie’s Diary - July 17, 2016: I got up at 8:00am this morning. It was foggy today and the mountain was in the clouds. It was chilly to eat breakfast outside this morning, as there…
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Sophie’s Diary – July 16, 2016 After breakfast I went into Harrismith with Andi and her son Rowan who had just arrived from the Cape area. Andi had to pick up a few items in…
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Sophie’s Diary - July 14th, 2016 I woke up to another beautiful morning, with the sun shining; we ate our freeze-dried breakfast outside. It is around three degrees this morning so it’s a bit chilly.…
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Sophie’s Diary – July 12, 2016 I woke up this morning and met Andi in the kitchen. She was feeling ill with a fever, so I made her breakfast and gave her medicine, hoping that…
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Sophie’s Diary – July 11, 2016 This morning I woke up in the guesthouse on the farm. It was quite cold so I slept in a sleeping bag with a duvet and blanket on top.…
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Johan and I could not be more excited to finally be traveling to South Africa for the inauguration of the Lööf Foundation Lion Lagoon enclosure and to visit our Star for Life school that Lööf…
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I attended the Philanthropy Symposium in Stockholm Sweden on May 19. Check out our short video of some of the highlights from the event! I had such a great time, met many new people, and…
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Lööf Foundation starts new partnership with Love Lions Alive Project, or better known as “The Lion Queen” on Animal Planet! Lööf Foundation would like to announce that we are launching our co-operation with Andi Rive,…
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On April 11, I traveled to visit Partex UK. During my time there, I found this fantastic bookshop in Coleshill England called Mary Ann Evans Hospice bookshop. At this bookshop, people donate their used books,…
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Lööf Foundation is very proud to announce that our work in Nepal has been featured in the Swedish newspaper Aftonbladet Söndag, issue 15, 10-16 April, 2016! Along with our book "Dreams of an Orphanage". If…
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March 26, 2016: We are so pleased and grateful for all of the hard work going on in Nepal, and large amount of progress being made on rebuilding Home of Hope. We cannot wait until…
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Announcement- March 17, 2016: I have recently returned from South Africa where I followed up on Lööf Foundation’s support to Folweni High School! During my time spent there, I got to speak to the Music…
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Sophie’s Diary March 5, Part 2: I started my day this morning at 9:00 from the Hilton Hotel in Durban. We had a lovely lady who was our tour guide for the day and she…
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Sophie’s Diary 5 March, Part 1. I am now on my way to the farm Appin in Swinburne, Free State, South Africa. I will be meeting Andi Rive who runs the Love Lions Alive Project!…
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Management Report Lööf Foundation 2015 Lööf Foundation is a philanthropic non-profit foundation that aims to contribute to other people's development and well-being, both locally and globally. It seeks to promote the care and education of…
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Now you can buy 'Home of Hope' bracelets to support the re-building of our family home for orphans up in the mountains of Nepal. They cost SEK 100:- / EUR 10 per pcs. Please write…
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