Highlights:
Lions contribution to Haiti earthquake relief has exceeded the Million Dollar level.
PIP Al Brandel & wife, with 40 D.R. Lions delivered water, food and medical supplies to Haiti.
Lions Hope for Haiti has mobilized more than US$1.2 million to date. Lions Hope for Haiti is Lions and LCIF working together to provide relief and hope for the people of Haiti. Lions around the world are responding generously and quickly to the LCIF designated fund for this disaster. Donations are continuing to pour in from individuals, clubs and districts.
LCIF is working directly with Lions of Haiti as well as Lions in neighboring countries to respond to immediate and long-term needs. LCIF Chairperson Al Brandel and his wife Dr. Maureen Murphy led a team of 40 Dominican Republic Lions to deliver water, food and medical supplies into Port au Prince, Haiti on January 22. Supplies were distributed by Haitian Lions and Leos to a hospital and orphanage. Lions are also establishing three tent cities of 200 tents donated by Swedish Lions to provide shelter for those left homeless and relief workers, as well as a clinic and psychiatric assistance.
Chairperson Al also met with local Lions to develop a long-term plan for reconstruction, and a committee of Lions leaders from the area was established to oversee relief efforts. Lions are discussing rebuilding a school and eye clinic.
Lions around the world are also assisting through generous contributions and other aid.
Like other previous disasters, LCIF is not only committed to meeting the immediate needs of the people, but will be working through the Lions in the region to provide relief for years to come. As an example, LCIF is still helping those in South Asia recover from the tsunami, Gulf States recover from Hurricane Katrina and China to rebuild following the earthquake. After other relief organizations have moved out of the area, Lions will still be on the ground, overseeing long-term reconstruction projects.
Similar to other disasters, Lions hope to rebuild homes and hospitals, redevelop the eye care delivery system, human resource support and provide help for disabled, including those disabled as a result of this disaster.
http://www.lionsclubs.org/EN/lci-foundation/haiti-relief/news-updates.php
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