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.
Story Category: CA 4 – Europe
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
Virtual Events in Romania
Special Olympics Romania has sustained its strong relationship with Lions during lockdown, implementing virtual activities; activating 18 Leos through two online Unified Sports coach seminars; and creating and distributing video coaching materials to all Leo Club coordinators in Bucharest, Bacau and Deva.
Inclusion through Service for People on the Move
A message from Gerald Mballe:: As a refugee who has benefitted from the genersous support of Lions Clubs International Foundation, I wish to first extend my gratitude to Lions Clubs International and the Foundation for supporitng those most on the margins. I know i speak on behalf of many refugees and migrants when I express… Continue reading Inclusion through Service for People on the Move
Partnering to Create Better Youth Outcomes
“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 Partnering to Create Better Youth Outcomes
Mobile Screening Van
A mobile health vehicle in Italy provides vision screenings, thanks to LCIF. This mobile unit allows Lions to enter the community anywhere there’s a need. LCIF’s mission is to strengthen eye care systems, enabling them to fight blindness and vision loss and assist those who are blind or visually impaired. SightFirst grants can help a… Continue reading Mobile Screening Van
Helping Humanitarians Roar
Earth isn’t just our home. It’s where Lions and Leos are called to serve, and our call always begins with a ROAR! With every donation returned in the form of grant programs and funding, Lions Clubs International Foundation – YOUR foundation – amplifies every hour you commit to your community’s well-being. Lions and Leos worldwide… Continue reading Helping Humanitarians Roar
Hospitality Blooms
The Venezia Host and Venezia Angelo Partecipazio Lions clubs in Italy teamed up with the Koudougou Baobab Lions Club in Burkina Faso and Lions Clubs International (LCIF) to address food insecurity in several villages in the West African nation. LCIF awarded US$54,267 to Italian Lions in support of the project, which was very successful. A… Continue reading Hospitality Blooms
A Safe Place to Play
Once wrought with unsightly, overgrown foliage, weeds, and dangerous playground equipment, Korczak’s Gardens is now a beautiful, safe place for children of a nearby orphanage and a school for children with disabilities. Thanks to a US$40,366 LCIF grant, crews cleared land, installed a synthetic surface designed for safe play, and paved a new path so… Continue reading A Safe Place to Play
Isolated, But Never Alone
It can be tough moving to a retirement home. There are new surroundings to learn, routines to create, roommates to meet, and adjusting to living apart from family. It is a new reality that can make residents feel lonely as they adjust. It can be even more difficult when illness requires isolation from visitors. During… Continue reading Isolated, But Never Alone