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.
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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… Continue reading 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.
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.
Abriendo Ojos en Guatemala
Los estudios muestran que 4 de cada 10 atletas de las Olimpiadas Especiales en América Latina nunca se han sometido a un examen de la vista. En respuesta a esta necesidad, las Olimpiadas Especiales de Guatemala organizaron un evento de Abriendo Ojos durante el cual 51 atletas recibieron exámenes de la vista. El evento fue… Continue reading Abriendo Ojos en Guatemala
Strengthening the Partnership in Jamaica
Special Olympics Jamaica continues its strong relationship with Lions and Leos. At a Unified Football and Healthy Athletes screening event, Leos served as volunteers and unified partners, Lions as non-clinical volunteers at the Opening Eyes screening. In addition, Jamaica hosted a floorball training for all Caribbean Program leaders.
Inclusion par le service pour les populations déplacées
Message de Gerald Mballe : En tant que réfugié ayant bénéficié du généreux soutien du Lions Clubs International et de la Fondation du Lions Club International, je tiens tout d’abord à leur exprimer ma gratitude pour cette main tendue aux gens qui sont en marge de la société. Je sais que je parle au nom… Continue reading Inclusion par le service pour les populations déplacées
Playing Unified to Celebrate « Mission: Inclusion »
As Lions Clubs leaders from throughout Europe gathered to celebrate the 2022 Lions Europa Forum in Thessaloniki, Greece, another celebration was being planned concurrently- underscoring the critical global leadership that the Lions Clubs International Foundation and countless Lions Clubs and Leos have offered to communities throughout the world. With the Europa Forum in full-swing, Special… Continue reading Playing Unified to Celebrate « Mission: Inclusion »
Thank You from the Athletes of Special Olympics
Special Olympics athletes from all around the world are celebrating the Lions Clubs International Foundation (LCIF) and the 20-year-long partnership with our movement through a brand-new global video. From Brazil to the USA, from Egypt to Belgium, and from South Africa to China, athletes have stepped up in front of their cameras to thank our… Continue reading Thank You from the Athletes of Special Olympics
Thank You from Special Olympics Brazil!
Special Olympics Brazil extends its deep gratitude to Lions Clubs International and Lions Clubs of Brazil for their steadfast support to “Mission: Inclusion” and the empowerment of all with intellectual disabilities.