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Impacto de LCIF: da fome à esperança, LCIF ajuda os Leões da Índia a alimentar jovens famintos

Afome é um problema generalizado em todo o mundo. Afeta as comunidades – especialmente as crianças – de maneiras incomensuráveis. Na Índia, duas em cada cinco crianças sofrem de desnutrição, o que pode causar doenças, retardo de crescimento e atraso no desenvolvimento físico e mental. Dar assistência a crianças das áreas rurais da Índia que… Continue reading Impacto de LCIF: da fome à esperança, LCIF ajuda os Leões da Índia a alimentar jovens famintos

Recovery of food surpluses

The project of the Lions Club Bergamo Host, District 108IB2, is the result of a teamwork between Lions and Leos of the whole district, institutions and associations. It is based on the recovery and distribution of surplus food, for disposal but still usable through an efficient network for the collection and redistribution for the benefit… Continue reading Recovery of food surpluses

Tonga Volcanic Eruption and Tsunami

Glenside Lions have donated $5,000 in February to the Tonga disaster in response to the LCIF appeal. On the 15th of January, a volcano in the South Pacific Ocean erupted, sending ash into the upper atmosphere, and unleashing a devastating tsunami that destroyed homes on Tonga’s nearby islands. Across Tongatapu 90% of power has been… Continue reading Tonga Volcanic Eruption and Tsunami

Cornhole competition benefits LCIF

US$3,000 was raised for LCIF thanks to a cornhole competition, at a recent 14 C council meeting. Photographed in group photo: (Left) MD-14 LCIF Co-coordinator PDG Kerry McKnight and (Right) is the Builder/Donor VDG Mike Schaeffer. With the help of every Lion doing and giving what they can, Campaign 100: LCIF Empowering Service will meet… Continue reading Cornhole competition benefits LCIF

Diabetes Awareness in South Africa

Special Olympics South Africa used its provincial floor hockey tournament as an opportunity raise athletes’ awareness of the growing risk of diabetes. To do this, they leaned on their strong partnership with Lions and had the Bryanston Champions Cyber Lions Club join forces with other Lions clubs to provide diabetes education and testing to athletes… Continue reading Diabetes Awareness in South Africa

Tackling Diabetes in eSwatini

167 family members flocked to attend the Family Health Forum hosted by Special Olympics eSwatini at the end. The event was held over 2 days to comply with COVID restrictions which limited the daily size of public gatherings. The forum covered health promotion topics including diabetes which was addressed by local Lions. Unfortunately the diabetes… Continue reading Tackling Diabetes in eSwatini

National Games in Mauritius

Special Olympics Mauritius held its National Games at the end of November and was grateful for the full support of their partner, the Lions Club Curepipe. Many Lions participated in the Opening Ceremony’s parade, handed medals to athletes during the awards ceremonies and volunteered at the Opening Eyes screening, which ran parallel with the games.