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.
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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… Continue reading 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… Continue reading 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.
Serving Safely in Brazil
When the COVID-19 pandemic impacted the world in 2020, Lions had to figure out different ways to serve safely. Safety became the number one priority as COVID-19 ravaged one community after another. Thankfully, Lions in Third International Vice President Fabricio Oliveira’s District LA-5 in Brazil received a US$10,000 LCIF Emergency grant to purchase 5,000 face… Continue reading Serving Safely in Brazil
Fighting Hunger in India
I found it so amazing that these Leos were empowered to dream big dreams. They were able to expand their own horizons and expand on what they were able to do for their community. I was very grateful to be included in this activity. Hunger and malnutrition are something that India struggles with on a… Continue reading Fighting Hunger in India
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… Continue reading 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.… Continue reading Warm Happiness ❄
PDG
A minha satisfação de ser companheiro e Coordenador de LCIF no meu Distrito e no Clube, foi vivenciar um subsídios para o Hospital do Canse (GPACI) na cidade de Sorocaba São Paulo no que deixo todos abismados e muitos felizes pela ajuda da nossa Fundação Lions Internacional para compra de equipamento de hemodiálise móvel. Tive… Continue reading PDG