Special Olympics Mauritius held its National Games at the end of November and was grateful for the full support of their partner, the Lions Club Curepipe. Many Lions participated in the Opening Ceremony’s parade, handed medals to athletes during the awards ceremonies and volunteered at the Opening Eyes screening, which ran parallel with the games.
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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.
Free Diabetes Screening and Awareness Activities
Consistent with its mandate on health intervention and awareness, the Lions and Leos of District 404A2 Nigeria of Lions Clubs International has carried out Free Diabetes Screening with an Awareness Walk in commemoration of the World Diabetes Day, themed: ”Access To Diabetes Care, If Not Now, When?” with support of the Lions Clubs International Foundation… Jatka lukemista Free Diabetes Screening and Awareness Activities
Partnership in Education for Lions School in Kenya
Kaani Lions School, supported by the Greater Nairobi Lions Club for decades, badly needed renovating. Learning of the need, LCIF partnered with Lions of Japan, who to date have donated more than US$450,000 to rebuild the school. Lions of Japan and LCIF visited the beautifully updated school in 2019 to celebrate with the students and… Jatka lukemista Partnership in Education for Lions School in Kenya
Helping Humanitarians Roar
Earth isn’t just our home. It’s where Lions and Leos are called to serve, and our call always begins with a ROAR! With every donation returned in the form of grant programs and funding, Lions Clubs International Foundation – YOUR foundation – amplifies every hour you commit to your community’s well-being. Lions and Leos worldwide… Jatka lukemista Helping Humanitarians Roar
Past Support Prepares Hospital
From 2014 to 2016, Sierra Leone battled the Ebola virus. Being one of the countries hardest-hit, they lost nearly 4,000 lives, including seven percent of their healthcare workers. Closed schools, shutdown businesses, and overrun hospitals are scenes all too familiar for local citizens. When news of the coronavirus (COVID-19) broke, hospital workers at Koidu Government… Jatka lukemista Past Support Prepares Hospital
CALABAR DOYEN LIONS CLUB GIVES EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT
In line with its avowed commitment to humanitarian service, the Calabar Doyen Lions Club of District 404A2 Nigeria has assisted Master Praise Okokon Asuquo, the last child of late Lion Okokon Asuquo, with financial assistance to support his education. Speaking at the event held at School Hall of Christian High School, Atakpa, Calabar, the Past… Jatka lukemista CALABAR DOYEN LIONS CLUB GIVES EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT
CONSTRUCTION OF MULTIMILLION NAIRA DIABETES CENTRE
District 404A2 Nigeria of Lions Clubs International has officially flagged-off the construction of a Multi-Million Naira Ultra-Modern Diabetes Screening and Treatment Centre at the Ogoja General Hospital, Ogoli, Ogoja Local Government Area of Cross River State. Speaking at the ground breaking ceremony, the District Governor of Lions District 404A2 Nigeria, Lion Princess Lynda Odu-Okpeseyi, stated… Jatka lukemista CONSTRUCTION OF MULTIMILLION NAIRA DIABETES CENTRE
Subvention Jeunesse
Les Lions Clubs de Tolagnäro Fort Dauphin et d’Ambovombe avec la collaboration de la Fondation des Lions Clubs International , l’Association Imagin et la DREN Anosy , ont construits 7 salles de classe , 2 Bâtiments administratifs , d’une bibliothèque et WC , pour les élèves de l’EPP Befalafa. 2155 élèves ont bénéficié de ce… Jatka lukemista Subvention Jeunesse