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
Story Category: Special Olympics
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 e LCIF: il programma “Mission: Inclusion”
La guerra in Ucraina ha determinato una crisi migratoria senza precedenti, a cui l’Europa non assisteva dall’epoca della Seconda Guerra Mondiale. Milioni di rifugiati sono fuggiti dall’Ucraina in cerca di sicurezza e milioni di altri sono alla ricerca di un modo per attraversare il confine. In base alle statistiche condivise dell’Agenzia delle Nazioni Unite per… Continue reading Special Olympics e LCIF: il programma “Mission: Inclusion”
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).
Family Healthy Forum For Somalia
Special Olympics Somalia hosted a Family Health Forum Funded by LCIF, highlighting Public Healthy Related topics – a Second for Somalia. After the forum a MOU was signed by Special Olympics Somalia and Lions Clubs Provincial Zone of Somalia for Strategic Partnership. The forum, attended by 21 parents, 6 athletes, 4 Lions, and 2 Leos,… Continue reading Family Healthy Forum For Somalia
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