Equipment and Providing necessary equipment and expendables for National Diabetic Centers in Remote Greek Islands of Lipsi, Patmos, kastelorizo, Nisiros and Kos About 1,000 people have been benefited so far, locals and tourists, as it has been recorded by the clinics that have been created. Another 500 people have indirectly benefited as members of the… Continue reading Equipment for Diabetic Centers in Remote Greek
Story Category: CA 4 – Europe
Special Olympics Poland for Ukraine
As Europe continues to navigate open war in Ukraine, the region also continues to demonstrate strong solidarity in support of refugees fleeing violence and conflict. Millions of individuals have been forced from their homes in search of safety and security, creating a deepening vulnerability for families and children alike in host communities. Through the work… Continue reading Special Olympics Poland for Ukraine
Forest fires
August… summertime… high temperatures… vacation period… The Lions from LC Saint Panteleimon had no activities planned for the month… at least we thought so. However, nature can be unpredictable. Maleshevo, a region in North Macedonia full of pine and oak woods suddenly became a burning inferno. The high fire flames did not allow extinguishing from… Continue reading Forest fires
Mission: Inclusion Romania
As part of a shared commitment to forging social inclusion worldwide, Special Olympics and the Lions Clubs International Foundation have placed an increased emphasis on the role that youth can play in making the world a more inclusive place for all. Through the transformative power of community service, youth worldwide have come together to not… Continue reading Mission: Inclusion Romania
Special Olympics and LCIF “Mission: Inclusion”
The war in Ukraine has created an unprecedented migration crisis the likes of which Europe has not witnessed since World War Two. Millions of refugees have fled Ukraine to seek safety and security with millions more urgently searching for ways to cross the border. According to statistics offered by the UN Refugee Agency UNHCR, over… Continue reading Special Olympics and LCIF “Mission: Inclusion”
I Lions di Prossimità
Distretto 108Yb – Sicilia VII Circoscrizione – I Riunione Sabato 19 settembre 2021 Intervento del Presidente Lions Club Augusta Host – Ing. Giovanni Garofalo Sono il Presidente del Club Augusta Host e sono un giovane Lion essendo entrato a fare parte della associazione solo pochi anni fa. Ho portato il mio entusiasmo contagioso e travolgente… Continue reading I Lions di Prossimità
LCIF supports Special Olympics Albania workshop
Special Olympics Albania, with support from the Lions Clubs International Foundation, organized a workshop (classroom and practical) on Special Olympics and Unified Sports at the Sports University of Tirana on 21 February 2022. Sara Bala, Special Olympics Albania, said the event was “fabulous” and they never expected to have such a response from participating university… Continue reading LCIF supports Special Olympics Albania workshop
Unità cucina mobile – Mobile kitchen unit
Progetto pilota dell’area fame realizzato nell’anno sociale 2020/21 dal Distretto Lions 108Yb (Governatore Mariella Sciammetta) con il contributo di LCIF (75%). Un investimento di circa 87.000,00 EUR (102.400,00 USD) che ha coinvolto un Distretto e 45 Lions Clubs per creare un mezzo di protezione civile pronto ad intervenire in caso di emergenze e rafforzare l’identità… Continue reading Unità cucina mobile – Mobile kitchen unit
Creating Better Youth Outcomes in Ukraine
“Our goal is to help every child in Ukraine through Lions Quest.” That lofty aspiration is one that Lions’ Past District Governor Dr. Valentin Kravchenko is determined to help achieve with significant grant funding from Lions Clubs International Foundation (LCIF) and significant participation from local Lions. “We are supporting schools in their efforts to implement… Continue reading Creating Better Youth Outcomes in Ukraine
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