”Aarogya: Move For Health” – Mobile health clinic project for the needy by young Lions of Nepal Biratnagar, Nepal District 325 C, MD 325 Nepal, CA 6D A door-to-door unique free screening, diagnosis, consultation & treatment project for the needy has been initiated by LC Dharan Ghopa United & their sponsored club, LC Dharan Ghopa… Continue reading Aarogya: Move For Health – Mobile health clinic
Story Category: Special Olympics
Unified with Refugees: Health Programme in Moldova
Access to health services is a critical component to healthy living in any community around the world, especially for refugees fleeing violence in Ukraine. For refugee children with intellectual disabilities fleeing the war, this takes on an urgency all of its own both for children and families alike. Through the global leadership of the Lions… Continue reading Unified with Refugees: Health Programme in Moldova
Strategic MOU Signed SO Somalia and Lion Somalia Zone
Special Olympics Somalia and Lions Provincial Zone of Somalia has signed A Strategic partnership aimed at improving vision for some of the Horn of Africa’s most marginalized populations. The signing ceremony for the framework – was held in the capital, Mogadishu, and attended from the special Olympics Chairperson for Somalia Mr.Yasir Abdi Yusuf. From the… Continue reading Strategic MOU Signed SO Somalia and Lion Somalia Zone
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
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
Educating Families in Somalia (Horn of Africa)
A Family Health Forum was held in Central, Somalia. The second half of the forum focused on medical issues and was opened by the representatives of the Lions Club Muqdisho, Leo Clubs, and both initiatives ”Lions SightFirst Action Initiative for Horn of Africa and Lion National Diabetes for Somalia” coordinators. Leading medical professionals from COHON… Continue reading Educating Families in Somalia (Horn of Africa)
Special Olympics and LCIF “Tehtävä: Inkluusio”
Ukrainan sota on saanut aikaan valtavan kansainvaelluskriisin, jollaista ei Euroopassa ole nähty sitten toisen maailmansodan. Miljoonat ovat paenneet Ukrainasta hakien turvaa ja edelleen miljoonat pyrkivät löytämään keinot päästä rajan yli. Yk:n pakolaisjärjestö UNHCR:n mukaan yli viisi miljoonaa ukrainalaista on paennut naapurimaihin 24. helmikuuta jälkeen, ja valtaosa heistä on lapsia, heidän äitejään ja vanhuksia. Pakolaisten joukossa… Continue reading Special Olympics and LCIF “Tehtävä: Inkluusio”
Special Olympics Florida — Melvin Jones Fellow
As part of the continued collaboration across the US State of Florida, Special Olympics Florida Chief Executive Officer (and Melvin Jones Fellow (MJF)!) Sherry Wheelock has bestowed upon Special Olympics Florida athlete Kerry Ford the distinguished Melvin Jones Fellowship! Kerry Ford is an exemplary Special Olympics athlete and community leader since 2014, and competes in… Continue reading Special Olympics Florida — Melvin Jones Fellow
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
Special Olympics Tanzania sends thanks to LCIF!
A team of Special Olympics Tanzania athletes from the Nyaragusu refugee camp sends a message of thanks to Lions Clubs International Foundation for their support of the recent National Games in Tanzania. The team is made of refugee youth with intellectual disabilities and Unified Partners (athletes without intellectual disabilities).