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Lions
international assistance programs include:
Lions
Helping Lions: the Interclub Program
Lions
clubs in developing countries are faced with challenges
far beyond their resources. Materials to meet
overwhelming human needs are often unavailable. Time
and again, Lions in developed countries, however, can
help.
Books,
magazines, used eyeglasses, medicines, vaccines, instruments,
medical, dental equipment, radios for educational programs,
school construction and supplies are but a few of the
contributions made by Lions.
Clubs
from some areas of the world actively participate in
a variety of international assistance projects. Contributions
from the Lions of Denmark, for example, made possible
vocational rehabilitation programs, agricultural production
and academic education in India. Swedish Lions provided
educational funding for students in Africa. In
each case of giving and receiving, the clubs or districts
worked through a Lions coordinator.
Lions
Clubs International Foundation (LCIF) Core 4 and
IAG (International Assistance Grant) programs may be
especially relevant for international projects.
Lions
clubs can assist other clubs that are seeking items
or assistance (such as basic medical supplies, a fire
truck, or scholarship funds) through the Interclub Program.
Clubs that are seeking educational, material, medical,
or vocational assistance should contact their district
governor for approval.
The
club should then submit their district governor's name
and basic Interclub information (club name, name of
club contact including address and/or e-mail address,
and type of assistance) to the Program
Development Department at international headquarters.
Requests and offers will appear online for one year.
To view Interclub requests or offers
of assistance, click
here.
Non-Lions who can provide assistance,
please click
here.
Guidelines
for Partnering with Another Club
A.
Purpose
To
provide assistance to clubs in areas where need exceeds
available assistance, thereby encouraging two or more
clubs to cooperate in serving a community.
Interclub
is intended to promote international understanding in
local communities and amongst club members. Interclub
also provides clubs with the opportunity to raise funds
for Lion-to-Lion projects.
B.
Recipients
The
club providing the assistance will choose one or more
projects and will determine an amount and a definite
time limit for completion of the project.
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Short
range - needy persons, groups, villages, schools,
or organizations eligible for assistance as determined
by the local Lions club;
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Long
range - those for whom assistance over a long-period
of time will result in self-sufficiency.
C.
Methods
The
club requesting/receiving the assistance shall provide
a proposal of the project, including, but not limited
to: a description, background information, rough calculations,
and a timeline for project completion.
Participation
by all clubs involved may be 50-50% or any variation
thereof. All clubs involved must accept the cooperation
for a defined period of time, after which, the agreement
can be renewed or cancelled.
Full
information shall be provided in the initial phase,
execution, and final completion of the project. Practical
problems such as bank transfers and import restrictions
shall be examined and agreed upon before sending funds
and/or materials.
D.
Practical Goals
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Normally,
one cooperative project should be carried out each
year (valued at US$500-2000 or its equivalent).
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Such
practical activities on a small scale are very effective
in promoting international understanding among club
members and the public. The club international relations
committee must provide information for the club bulletin,
club meetings, and local press. The club should also
consider initiating exhibitions, lectures, etc. to
inform the public.
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