Special Olympics Zambia hosted an Opening Eyes screening for 80 athletes, complementing the event with a Healthy Hearing screening and training. This was the first of two in-person Opening Eyes events completed with COVID precautions in place, demonstrating how screenings might be carried out where restrictions allow.
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Engaging Leos in Botswana
Six Leos joined 10 athletes and four university students in attending a first aid course led by Red Cross Botswana. The inclusive training was the first formal training for athletes and was inspired by Special Olympics Botswana athlete Bright Shadi, who became the first certified first aid volunteer within Special Olympics.
Family Health Forums in India
West Bengal hosted a Family Health Forum highlighting feminine hygiene and menstruation – a first for India. The forum, attended by 98 parents, 10 athletes and 8 Lions, educated parents on this ‘taboo’ issue in an effort to keep young women participating in sport and attending school throughout the month. In addition, Leos across India… Poursuivre la lecture Family Health Forums in India
Educating Families in Russia
A Family Health Forum was held in Ekaritenburg, Russia. The second half of the forum focused on medical issues and was opened by the representative of the Lions Club Anas Alfaraj. Leading medical professionals from Yekaterinburg led the session, which addressed diabetes, nutrition and motor development in athletes with profound disabilities.
The Century by Nicola Grassi
The District 108 TA2, in Italy, identified a slightly different service than usual that concerns the culture. It is a bit different from the services we are used-to, but it is important because it increases the cultural level of people and, through the culture, we raise funds. The District organized an exhibition of ancient pictorial… Poursuivre la lecture The Century by Nicola Grassi
Lions for Groves
Nine Lions Clubs in 2 Districts worked together to raise CAD 250,000 to support the Diabetes Education Centre in the new Groves Hospital in Fergus, Ontario. The financial contribution includes a grant of US 50,000 from LCIF.
Servir au Brésil en protégeant la santé de tous
Lorsque la pandémie de COVID-19 a impacté le monde en 2020, les Lions ont dû trouver différentes façons de servir tout en protégeant leur santé et celle des bénéficiaires de ce service. La santé est devenue priorité numéro un alors que la pandémie se répandait. Heureusement, au Brésil, les Lions du district LA-5 du troisième… Poursuivre la lecture Servir au Brésil en protégeant la santé de tous
Lutte contre la malnutrition en Inde
Je trouve formidable que ces Leos aient les moyens de poursuivre de grands rêves. Ils ont pu élargir leur horizon et leur action au service de leur collectivité. Je suis reconnaissante d’avoir pu prendre part à cette activité. L’Inde lutte quotidiennement contre la faim et la malnutrition. 400 Leos et 50 Lions de ce grand… Poursuivre la lecture Lutte contre la malnutrition en Inde
Improved Access to Eye Care
We, the members of the Burr Ridge-Hinsdale-Oak Brook (BRHOB) Lions Club, established March 30, 1989, are dedicated to improving communities locally and globally through service and volunteerism. We donate to Lions Clubs International Foundation (LCIF) because together, we can respond quickly for a powerful impact. Here’s one of many BRHOB LCIF grant stories magnified by… Poursuivre la lecture Improved Access to Eye Care
Warm Happiness ❄
𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐜𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐲 𝐚 𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐦 𝐬𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐞 𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧 𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐟𝐚𝐜𝐞, 𝐂𝐚𝐧 𝐲𝐨𝐮? Winters are approaching in Pakistan, so we decided to donate warm clothes and shoes to kids living in an orphanage. We (me & my Sialkot Stars Lions Club’s Team) went to the 𝐔𝐦𝐦𝐚𝐭 𝐖𝐞𝐥𝐟𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐅𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 and spent a complete evening with these kids.… Poursuivre la lecture Warm Happiness ❄