Dear Lions,
Disasters strike all over the world, seemingly every day. Sometimes, significant disasters occur in different areas all at once. During times like this, Lions Clubs International Foundation (LCIF) is able to offer support to local Lions Clubs International for their disaster relief work.
In the past few weeks, several of our constitutional areas have experienced devastating tragedy. Catastrophic floods are overwhelming the central United States and parts of Mozambique, Malawi and Zimbabwe.
In the U.S., hundreds of levees were breached and entire towns have been destroyed. The land and the farmers whose livelihood depends on it are devastated. In Nebraska alone, livestock and crop losses are expected to reach $1 billion. It will likely take years to recover from this disaster.
In the days immediately following the disaster, LCIF awarded five Emergency grants totaling US$50,000. The gravity of the situation has become more apparent, and your Foundation has responded with another US$50,000 Major Catastrophe grant for all affected regions.
In Mozambique, Malawi and Zimbabwe, thousands of people are missing in the wake of Cyclone Idai. The death toll cannot even be estimated right now. Residents of these countries are in dire need of food, water, medical supplies, shelter and sanitation.
To assist local Lions in their relief efforts, LCIF initially awarded two US$10,000 Emergency grants. As the devastating effects of this disaster have become more apparent, your Foundation has responded again with a US$50,000 Major Catastrophe grant for the affected countries.
We are only able to offer this assistance because of your generous support. Your donations to LCIF’s disaster relief fund enable us to provide Lions with the tools they need to help those who need us most.
For all the reasons you serve, please give.
Sincerely,
Dr. Naresh Aggarwal
Chairman, Lions Clubs International Foundation
Gudrun Yngvadottir
International President, Lions Clubs International
