Champions In Service

For over a century, Lions Clubs International has pioneered a global focus on the importance of service in an ever – changing world. From activating immediate responders in natural disasters, to providing key community services to those most in need, Lions Clubs members and Leo youth leaders alike have continuously answered the call to serve.… Continue reading Champions In Service

Opening Eyes in Zambia

Special Olympics Zambia hosted an Opening Eyes screening for 80 athletes, complementing the event with a Healthy Hearing screening and training. This was the first of two in-person Opening Eyes events completed with COVID precautions in place, demonstrating how screenings might be carried out where restrictions allow.

Engaging Leos in Botswana

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.

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.

피난민과의 봉사를 통한 포용

제럴드 음발레가 전하는 메시지: 저는 그들의 아낌없는 지원으로 큰 도움을 받은 난민의 한 사람으로서, 소외된 사람들을 지원해 준 국제협회와 국제재단에 먼저 감사의 마음을 전하고 싶습니다. 저 뿐만 아니라 많은 난민들과 이주민들을 대신하여 진심으로 감사드립니다. 전 세계 라이온스클럽 자원봉사자들의 온정과 친절함은 인류 역사상 가장 위태로운 시기에 그 빛을 발합니다. 제2차 세계대전 이후로 분쟁과 빈곤으로 인해 이렇게… Continue reading 피난민과의 봉사를 통한 포용

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”