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… Seguir leyendo 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… Seguir leyendo 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 de manera segura en Brasil
Cuando la pandemia de COVID-19 impactó al mundo en 2020, los Leones tuvieron que descubrir formas diferentes de servir de manera segura. La seguridad se convirtió en la prioridad número uno cuando el COVID-19 hizo estragos en una comunidad tras otra. Afortunadamente, los Leones del distrito LA-5 del Tercer Vicepresidente Internacional Fabricio Oliveira en Brasil… Seguir leyendo Servir de manera segura en Brasil
La lucha contra el hambre en la India
Me pareció tan asombroso que estos Leos estuvieran empoderados para soñar grandes sueños. Pudieron expandir sus propios horizontes y lo que podían hacer por su comunidad. Estaba muy agradecida de que me incluyeran en esta actividad. El hambre y la malnutrición son algo con lo que la India lucha diariamente. 400 Leos y 50 Leones… Seguir leyendo La lucha contra el hambre en la 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… Seguir leyendo 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.… Seguir leyendo Warm Happiness ❄