BY THE NUMBERS

60,000

The number of people near Capetown, South Africa who receive food collected and distributed by local Lions. Lions provide food to more than 65 soup kitchens and nearly 400 community organizations 363 days a year.

UNICEF School-in-a-Box Program

Ensuring Education Continues After an Emergency or Natural Disaster

UNICEF and UNESCO School-in-a-Box kits ensure the continuation of children's education in the first 72 hours of an emergency. Each kit contains essential classroom supplies for a teacher and up to 80 students. Teachers can also use the inside cover of the box as a chalkboard.

How Lions Support the School-in-a-Box Program

Lions Clubs International has supported the School-in-a-Box program since 1996. Today, Lions continue to support the distribution of UNICEF School-in-a-Box kits to children affected by emergencies and natural disasters such as earthquakes, tsunamis and hurricanes – including Katrina.  

How You Can Help

Each UNICEF School-in-a-Box costs approximately US$233. If you want to support this program, please contact our Health and Children's Services Department or send donations to: Lions Clubs International Foundation, 300 W. 22nd Street, Oak Brook, Illinois 60523-8842, USA.

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