Located in a remote area of Kenya, the Ilkeek Aare Primary School serves the semi-nomadic Masaai children in the region. As the lifestyle of these children’s families required perpetual moving around following the grazing grounds of their cattle, many of the Masaai children did not graduate from school. In 2012, the Münster-Landois Lions Club of… Continue reading Ilkeek Aare Boarding School in Kenya
Story Category: Konstitutionelles Gebiet (CA)
Zusammenarbeit für eine bessere Ausgangslage der Jugend in der Ukraine
„Unser Ziel ist, jedem Kind in der Ukraine durch Lions-Quest zu helfen.“ Dieses hochgesteckte Ziel möchte Lions Past Distrikt-Governor Dr. Valentin Kravchenko mit einer erheblichen Beteiligung von Zuschüssen der Lions Clubs International Foundation (LCIF) und lokalen Lions helfen zu erreichen. „Wir unterstützen Schulen in ihren Bemühungen, Lions-Quest zu implementieren, um allen Kindern in der Ukraine… Continue reading Zusammenarbeit für eine bessere Ausgangslage der Jugend in der Ukraine
LCIF & PAHO Measles Vaccination Campaign in Mexico
In Mexico, vaccination campaigns against measles are deeply embedded in the country’s history, with campaigns starting as early as 1973. Despite immense challenges presented by the ongoing COVID-19 global pandemic, health workers across the country have continued their efforts to reach every child with life-saving immunization to protect against measles. Measles is a highly contagious… Continue reading LCIF & PAHO Measles Vaccination Campaign in Mexico
Die Wirksamkeit der LCIF: Hoffnungsfroh statt hungrig – LCIF hilft indischen Lions, hungrige Kinder zu versorgen
Hunger ist weltweit ein allgegenwärtiges Problem. Besonders Kinder sind auf unermessliche Weise betroffen. Zwei von fünf Kindern in Indien leiden unter Mangelernährung, was wiederum Erkrankungen, Wachstumsstörungen und verzögerte physische wie mentale Entwicklung nach sich ziehen kann. Kinder bis zum 6. Lebensjahr, die an Unterernährung leiden, erhalten in Anganwadis, staatlich geleiteten Kinderbetreuungseinrichtungen im ländlichen Indien, Mahlzeiten… Continue reading Die Wirksamkeit der LCIF: Hoffnungsfroh statt hungrig – LCIF hilft indischen Lions, hungrige Kinder zu versorgen
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.