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
Story Category: Special Olympics
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 “Mission: Inclusion”
The war in Ukraine has created an unprecedented migration crisis the likes of which Europe has not witnessed since World War Two. Millions of refugees have fled Ukraine to seek safety and security with millions more urgently searching for ways to cross the border. According to statistics offered by the UN Refugee Agency UNHCR, over… Continue reading Special Olympics and LCIF “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