FORWARD PLANNER FOR CLUB PRESIDENTS

Lion Talib Yusufali, the Deputy Cabinet Secretary and Personal Assistant to the District Governor has reminded all the club presidents and secretaries regarding the monthly planner recommended by the Governor in his handbook.

Apart from the goals set by respective club presidents, the goals of the International President Lion Barry J. Palmer and those of District Governor Lion Wilson N. Ndesanjo should also be focussed.

The November 2013 projects reads as follows:

* Inform your members,  friends and corporate bodies about the Melvin Jones fellowship programme. Enroll many more members.
*Send your entry for Peace Poster Contest to the District Governor's Office before 15th November 2013.

The Personal Assistant to the District Governor and Eputy Cabinet Secretary Lion Talib Yusufali reminds all Club Presidents and Secretaries of  November projects recommended by the Governor.

* You are about to complete your first half of the Lionistic Year. Do your assessment of what you have achieved so far. Rededicate yourself to achieve what was not achieved in the second half of your term.

DIWALI GREETINGS

"DIWALI GREETINGS" from District Cabinet Secretary 411B Lion Kishore Simzia.

DAR ES SALAAM, TANZANIA: The Cabinet Secretary Lion Kishore Simzia on behalf of  District Governor has conveyed "DIWALI GREETINGS" to all Lion Members,  their families and general members of the public. The Hindu religious celebrations will be held on Sunday 3rd October throughout the world.

District Cabinet Secretary and Lady Renuka have conveyed DIWALI GREETINGS on behalf the District Governor Lion Wilson N. Ndesanjo to all Lions Members and members of the public.

GOVERNOR'S CLUB VISITATIONS -UGANDA

District Governor Lion Wilson Ndesanjo (standing right) visits the nursery school sponsored by Lions Club of Bushenyi during his official  club visitations programme in Uganda.

During the Governor's official visit to Lions Club of Kasese, his entourage inspected the newly constructed Kasese Orphanage Centre. Governor Wilson Ndesanjo (4th from right) says in his Handbook: "We as dedicated Lions have an enormous opportunity of services to provide to the communities surrounding us."

The District Governor Lion Wilson Ndesanjo and First Lady Florense Ndesanjo visited almost all the 21 clubs and Leo Clubs of Uganda. The club visitations programme was carried out in three phases which began on 17th August and ended on 25th October.

"YOU ARE OUR AMBASSADORS", GRADUATES TOLD

NAIROBI, KENYA: The three-day workshop of  Regional Lions Leadership Institute for Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Ethiopia and the Seychelles was held in Nairobi to brush up the leadership quality of lion members from the five countries.

After a hard-work of three days with some break and entertainments, the RLLI Graduates were told that they were supposed to act as Ambassadors to propagate Lionism in their respective areas.

In all fifty Lions graduated from the leadership training organized by Lions International Clubs and District 411 under the supervision of GMT Leader PDG/PMCC Lion Mustafa Dungarwalla and PDG and GMT leader and trainer Lion "Pape" (so known popularly) but otherwise Lion Rajinder Sembi from Nairobi.

The architect of the programme, Mustafa Dungarwalla told the respective graduates of RLLI: "Always remember that someone paid for this training, our Multiple District, your district and most of all LCI has invested in you. You are our Ambassadors in your community.

He went on: " Please tell others in your clubs and in your zones what they have missed when the next RLLI comes up."

The fifty participants from Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Ethiopia and the Seychelles who graduated as trained leaders at the three days Regional Lions Leadership Institute organized by LCI, District 411 under supervision of PDG/PMCC and GMT leader Lion Murtaza Dungarwalla (seated centre white cap) and fourth right also seated PDG/PMCC and veteran trainer Lion Rajinder "Pape" Sehmbi.

PEACE POSTERS CONTEST AWARDS DAY

DAR ES SALAAM, TANZANIA: The Peace Poster Contest organized by Lions Club of Dar es salaam Mzizima for seven schools based in Dar es Salaam and Mwanza was a very scuccesful event. The paintings submitted by seven schools depicted the theme  "OUR WORLD, OUR FUTURE" via their own intelligence, their own understanding through multi-colour oil paints or water paints.

The exciting award giving day was held on Saturday afternoon at Alliance Francaise in the city and attended by participating schools from Dar es Salaam and Mwanza. The CG was District Officer of Tanzania for Peace Poster Contest.

We reproduce the ceremony in pictures, sent by Mzizima Club Secretary Lion Bhavini Sonigra.

The First Winner of the Peace Poster Contest Joseph Bisanda from Academic International Primanry School in Dar es Salaam receiving his prize from Chief Guest Lion Sarah Qadri (extreme left) at the ceremony held at Alliance Francaise.

A group picture of all the participants of Peace Poster Contest, the winners and their prizes, the organizers Lions Club of Mzizima and District Officers of Sub District 411B at Alliance Francaise premises where the award giving ceremony was held.

SEVEN SCHOOLS PARTICIPATE IN PEACE POSTER CONTEST

The world-wide Peace Poster Contest this year with the theme "OUR WORLD, OUR FUTURE" was organized by Lions Club of Dar es Salaam Mzizima with involvement of seven schools based in Dar es Salaam and Mwanza. The best art work of the students were selected and presented with certificates and prizes by the club through the Chief Guest Lion Sarah Qadri, in charge of peace posters contest.

The award giving ceremony and get together was held at the Alliance Francaise in the city centre where the best two applications turned out to be Joseph Bisanda of Academic International Primary School and runner-up Ananya Jain of International School of Tanganyika.

The schools which participated were Academic International Primary School, French School, Atlas Primary School, International School of Tanganyika, Don Bosco Primary School from Mwanza. 

The President of the Mzizima Club, Lion Mustafa Kudrati had all the reasons to be contended with choice of the best performers and the large turn out of school children and Lion Leaders at the Alliance Francaise on last Saturday afternoon. 

Lion Mustafa Kudrati thanked the Convenor of the programme lion Saifuddin Nagri who has been handling this portfolio for the last four years, coordinator of the event Ernest Mtaya and Judge Frank Yustard of Dar Art Youth (DAY), all the participating school and the Chief Guest Lion Sarah Qadri.

Story by Abdul Hai

Source: Lion Bhavini Sonigra, Secretary of L.C. Mzizima

GOVERNOR'S CLUB VISITATIONS IN UGANDA

Governor Lion Wilson N. Ndesanjo has successfully completed visitations of all the Lions Clubs and Leo Clubs in Uganda and a quick assessment indicates that the Governor's District Goals and that of the International President Barry Palmer are being well followed and implemented.

The Uganda sector of Sub District 411B has a strength of 21 clubs and several Leo Clubs which are being involved time-and-again in projects either conducted by the sponsoring clubs or sometimes on their own.The top leadership of the sub district and the Governor himself have been working on increasing more quality members and at least opening of four new clubs this Lionistic Year.

Since the Lionistic Year started in July this year, 93 new members were recorded but the impressive number sizzled down to net gain of only 17 members due to the fact that 67 Lions left their clubs due one reason or the other. All along emphasis has been on "closing the exit door" except for logical reasons.

The Sub District 411B has been short of the required minimum number of 1250 members so as to be recognized and keep afloat as a sub district. 

The District Governor's entourage was well impressed to install 12 new members to the existing 78 active Lions of Lions Club of Kampala Central. This is the biggest and most active club of 90 members in East Africa. The target is to have another ten more Quality Members and also to open a branch club this year.

Uganda Sector has already fulfilled the Governor's dream of forming two new clubs during his term of reign as Governor. 

The Governor is now in Dar es Salaam for another three weeks or so and will embark on club visitations programme in Tanzania begining with the first lap in northern Tanzania. The first lap will begin on 21st November and it will be a visit to Lions Club of Kilimanjaro, the first club where the Governor began his Lionistic career and the Kilimanjaro Region being his original birth area. After visiting some clubs in Moshi and Arusha he will drive to Tanga, a coastal historic town where he will see the activities of the Tanga Club.

Governor Lion Wilson Ndesanjo planting a tree as a campaign to make Uganda look even more greener than now. He was Chief Guest of Lions Club of Kampala Central, the biggest club in East Africa with 90 active members and planning to hit the target of 100 Quality Members and a branch club.

Story by Abdul Hai

SAIDI NGAWAJE NEEDS HELP!

The sad story of Saidi Ngawaje (28) who is suffering from a disease suspected to be Neurofibromatosis, a heriditary disease which may occur in about one in 3,000 births. It is a genetic disorder that affects the bone, skin and nervous system.

"Please, can you help me. I want to look like a normal person like I was many years ago."  Saidi Ngawaje told the Blogger of this Blog, Abdul Hai.

Twenty eight years old Saidi Ngawaje as he exactly appears, said to be suffering from Type One Neurofibromatosis disease which is a heriditary disease.

DAR ES SALAAM, TANZANIA: Saidi Ngawaje (28) was a normal looking young man about ten years ago but he now looks exactly like the picture shows. According to first assessment of medical doctors, he appears to be suffering from a disease medically known as Neurofibromatosis (NF1).

The disease is a genetic disorder that affects the bone, skin and nervous system. It is said to be a serious condition affecting the nerve cells and its growth. It is said that normally there is no cure for NF but if the growth becomes large and painful, it can be cut to reduce the risk of malignancy and other complications.

I accidentally met him on Saturday afternoon in a small remote village north of Dar es Salaam. His physical condition and the face-to-face interview aroused in me the Lionism Instinct that he needed help. As a matter of fact his sad life history was indeed a tragedy.

He seems to be peniless, father of two children and his wedded wife is reported to be keeping away from him due to his physical condition.

The first report of Saidi Ngawaje has already reached lions Club of Dar es Salaam Amani and the club has embarked on how to help him. Quick estimation of his medical bills starting from undergoing MRI scan, x-ray and CT scan for getting a clear picture of the disease and may be surgery will roughly cost US$1500. However, this all depends in which hospital and in which country he may be referred to for further management.

Saidi is the fourth child in the family of five (three girls and 2 boys). His children are five years old boy and three years old girl. At the present moment he is staying in his cousin's house, a simple looking house typical in the coastal areas.

One concern is that such people need not be kept in isolation although due to the nature of the disease, feeble minded patients may keep themselves aloof or withdraw from society.

Good Samaritans who may volunteer to help him should get in touch with the Club Secretary of Lions Club of Dar es Salaam Amani, Lion Shofiuddin Babul who is also a PRO of District 411B (Tanzania-Uganda). His email address is siam37@hotmail.com and his contact telephone is +255713603117.

Story & two pictures by Abdul Hai

"OUR WORLD, OUR FUTURE"

The winner of Peace Poster Contest held by Lions Club of Kampala Central, Nicole Chehart from Kaboja Primary School with Lions Leaders proudly showing the Peace Poster Certificates.

 

Lions Club of Kampala Central held a Peace Poster Contest in Kampala for two schools namely Kitante Primary School and Kaboja Primary School. This year's theme is "OUR WORLD, OUR FUTURE" and involved young boys and girls who expressed their feelings and intelligence through fine arts painting.

The contest is an international feature which is organized by more than 45,000 clubs throughout the world. The winners are chosen from club level to the district level and best ones are chosen by the district numbering 852 and further chosen the best ones at International Lions Clubs headquarters.
The winners are awarded prizes and get a chance to visit and see the international headquarters in the United States.

A presentation of some of the Peace |Poster Contest paintings which was organized by Lions Club of Mzizima in Dar es Salaam. The winners were expected to be recognized and presented with awards by the club leaders today. More information will be made available as soon as we get.

LIONS AND UNITED NATIONS

KAMPALA, UGANDA: A collaborative meeting to discuss areas of common objectives was held in Kampala and attended by Lions Clubs and Agencies of the United Nations in Uganda.

The big day was also to commemorate UN Day organized by Lions Club of Kampala Central at Hotel Africana. A good number of Lions from Kampala and Entebbe  and staff members of UN Agencies were at the meeting. Details about many projects carried out by Lions Clubs in Uganda was put accross to the participants.

Areas of collaboration were discussed and proposed and agreed upon. lions Clubs will work with UN Agencies, particularly UNICEF to promote routine immunization for people in Uganda.UNICEF has offered to train Lions from all the clubs to spearhead advocacy of the relevant campaign.

Prominent representatives of the United Nations agencies spoke at the meeting. The Multiple Council Chairperson for Uganda, Tanzania, Kenya, Ethiopia and the Seychelles, the past governor Lion Polly Karimari Ndyarugahi thanked all the speakers, organizers and members of Lions Clubs for attending the collaborative meeting. 

Lions Clubs International and the United nations have signed an agreement to work closely in the Millenium Development Goals 2015.

By the year 2015 all the United Nations Member States have pledged to:-
* Eradicate extreme poverty.
* Achieve universal primary education
* Promote gender equality and empower women
* Reduce child mortality
* Improve maternal health
*Combat HIV/AIDS, malaria and other diseases
*Ensure environmental sustainability
*Develop a global partnership for development.

A collaborative meeting between the Lions Clubs and United Nations agencies was held to discuss the common objectives in Kampala, Uganda recently. In the front row seated on the left facing camera is Multiple Council Chairperson for five eastern African countries Past Governor Lion Polly K. Ndyarugahi.

Story by Abdul Hai

"GIVE LIGHT AS A GIFT"....ISAAME FORUM

International Director Lion Sangeeta Jatia and Governor Lion Wilson Ndesanjo have earnestly appealed to Lions to apply for attending the 41st ISAAME Forum in Kathmandu, Nepal. The forum is packed with exciting events and promises to be "a memorable event". 

ISAAME, the short form of the Forum for India, South Asia, Africa and Middle East countries will be held from 5th to 8th December in this tourist attraction capital of Nepal. The mountainous region with the rich cultural style of of living of the inhabitants are all part of the visit to the forum.

International President Barry J. Palmer will also be there to participate in the three-days event of the ISAAME Forum.

Governor Willy Ndesanjo has requested all the Presidents and Secretaries in his district (Tanzania-Uganda) to convey about the programme to their members. The programme will include educational training of lionism, a mini cricket tournament, Lions Quiz contest, art of public speaking etc.

For the Lions in Tanzania, Uganda, Kenya, Ethiopia and the Seychelles all enquiry, payments and applications should go to the recently appointed Brand Ambassador of the forum Lion Shehzan Lohar. He is currently stationed in Nairobi, Kenya.

"Give one child a gift of light" is a campaign put across by International Director Lion Sangeeta Jatia. She explained that due to the mountainous region, with hilly terrains in the towns and villages, the supply of electricity appears to be a big challenge to the Nepalese. Hence, the quick and easy solution to help a student to study is to provide a solar light which costs only INR 500/= or US$ 8 per solar light per student.

Participants or Leaders who will contribute minimum 100 solar light will be honored by International President Lion Barry Palmer.

Lion Dr. Manoj Shah (PID/PDG) and a popular person not only in Eastern Africa but in international Lionism and business circles, will contribute US$ 3,000/= from Nairobi. This will be for the "give one child a gift of light".

Governor Lion Willy Ndesanjo has sent an appeal to all Club Presidents and Secretaries to convey detailed information to their members regarding the ISAAME Forum which promises a lot of excitement in the packed three-days programme in Kathmandu, Nepal.

International Director Lion Sangeeta Jatia requests Lions to participate in the ISAAME Forum and to to generously donate "give a child a gift of light" as a campaign to spread education in the mountainous Nepal.

Story by Abdul Hai

Brand Ambassador to ISAAME Forum in Multiple District 411, Lion Shezan Lohar will be attending to all your enquiry regarding the ISAAME Forum in Kathmandu, Nepal.

From various reliable sources

GOVERNOR CONTINUES CLUB VISITATIONS UGANDA

KAMPALA, UGANDA: District Governor Lion Wilson Ndesanjo's hectic twelve days of club visitations in Uganda is about to end with visits to Lions Cluub of Kampala Cosmopolitan & L.C. of Mubs today (Thursday 23rd Oct). In the next two days he will be busy with Kampala New century, Kampala Central and Leo Club of Makerere University.

The entourage of the Governor was warmly received by hosting clubs and numerous banquets were held in his honour where he presented his friendship banner and lapel pins to the club leaders and prominent guests and civic leaders. He also participated in board of directors meeting, conducted sessions of question-answer with club leaders.

In Masaka he was well received by Lions Club of Masaka and Leos Club of Uganda Martyrs University Nkozi. Club President of Leo Nsimbirwa Kato and Treasurer M. Samson accompanied by President of L.C. Masaka lion Njala Charles and D.O. Dr. Herman Musiitwe toured the university.

He also took time to visit and inspect the club signature project, Lions Nursery School which was built with financial assistance from Lions Clubs International. He was escorted around the school by school headmistress Mrs. Katimba Jascent Nakimbugwe.

As at other towns in Uganda, he paid a courtesy call on the Civic Dignitaries, His Worship the Mayor of Masaka Hon. Kayemba Afayo and Town Clerk Mr. Kimbowa Joseph.

At Kyemboko he was guest of Leo Club of Kampala Host at Kyemboko University. He visited the special school Kireka School for disadvantaged children. Here he witnessed the project of literacy campaign where children were taught to paint, read and write. A project to plant trees was also conducted.

Twenty five white canes for the blind people were donated to UNAB to commemorate day for the blind people.

The third and final lap of club visitations programme is expected to end on Friday  this week and the Governor is expected in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, on Saturday 26th October. After four weeks, he will tour the clubs in the Northern Tanzania which will take almost one full week.

Story by Abdul Hai

Source: Uganda Lions Clubs

"A SERIOUS CONCERN BY LEADERS"

A serious concern has been echoed by Lion Leaders regarding lack of interest shown by Lion Members in Tanzania and Uganda in connection with the three-day seminar organized by Regional Lions Leadership Institute in Nairobi on 25th to 27th October.

The leadership seminar offered by Lions Clubs International offers a variety of leadership development programme especially tailored to develop and enhance the leadership skills of present and future Lions. This is also an ideal forum for sharing ideas, successes and challenges with fellow lions. A total of sixty seats were offered to Multiple District 411 comprising Tanzania, Uganda, Kenya, Ethiopia and Seychelles. Equal seats for thirty candidates for both the sub districts "A" and "B".

The latest voice of concern was openly displayed by Multiple Council Chairman, PDG and GLT Coordinator Lion Polly K. Ndyarugahi, District Governor Lion Wilson Ndesanjo (now on tour in Uganda), PMCC/PDG Lion Abdul Majid Khan, 2nd VDG Lion Haiderali Gangji and many others. The main organizer of the institute, IPCC and GLT Multiple District Coordinator Lion Murtaza Dungarwalla had circulated detailed information and application forms to almost all the top leaders and district officers well in advance.

Multiple Council Chairman, PDG Lion Polly Karimari Ndyarugahi has seriously urged for full participation at the RLLI to be held in Nairobi next week.

District Governor Lion Wilson Ndesanjo has shown serious concern about the few number of candidates at the three-day seminar in Nairobi.

The seminar which has been sponsored and paid for the sixty candidates will be held at the Meridian Court Hotel in Nairobi, Kenya. Check-in time is by 4.00pm 25th October and check-out time afternoon hours of 27th October after attending to a grand fellowship and presentation of certificates to participants.

The main organizer of the Regional Lions Leadership Institute for MD 411 (Tanzania, Uganda, Kenya, Ethiopia, Seychelles) IPCC/PDG/GLT Coordinator, Lion Murtaza Dungarwalla.

GOVERNOR'S BANNER FOR THE CHAIRMAN

MAYUGE, UGANDA: District Governor Lion Wilson Ndesanjo during his official club visitations programme in Uganda also took some time to visit civic leaders in the country.

Governor Wilson Ndesanjo paid a courtesy call on the Chairman of the Council of Mayuge District, Hon. Umar Bongo and presented his Friendship Banner and a Lion Pin.

The Governor's personal friendship banner for the Chairman of Mayuge District in Uganda, Hon. Umar Bongo when he paid a courtesy call on the Civic Leader. The Governor is on twelve-day tour of Uganda, his third and last lap of club visitations which ends on next weekend (25th October).

GOVERNOR VISITS PATIENTS

District Governor Lion Wilson N. Ndesanjo now officially visiting Lions Clubs in Uganda as his last lap tour of the clubs, visited the patients who had undergone cataract surgery. The eye screening and surgical attention was part of the World Sight Day campaign conducted by Lions Clubs throughout the world.

KABALE LIONS PERFORM HEALTH CHECK-UPS

KABALE, UGANDA: The Lions of Kabale in conjunction with  Rugarama Hospital conducted five days of health-check-ups for the residents, particularly elderly people with complaints of hypertension. Eyes screening was also conducted as part of World Sight Day international campaign.

Three hundred people were screened for various eyes complaints and a total number of 12 patients were recorded as patients with cataract problems. The patients are receiving immediate medical attention at the Rugarama Hospital, the hospital which created and sponsored by Lions Club of Kabale.

The Secretary of the club, Lion John Semuwemba said in his report that a sum of UShs. 1,500,000/= was spent at this five-days medical health check-ups for the people.

Story by Abdul Hai
Picture from L.C. Kabale

In conjunction with Rugarama Hospital, Lions |Club of Kabale in Uganda, conducted a five-days medical check-ups for the community, especially the elderly people for hypertension problems.

RUN FOR SIGHT ACTIVITY

KAMPALA, UGANDA: Lions Club of Kampala Central had a hectic day when the Run For Sight Marathon, part of the World Sight Day international programme, was flagged off by the Minister for Health Hon. Dr. Ruhakana Rugunda.

The run for sight programme managed to raise somed funds which will used for cataract surgeries and school children to undergo sight screening. The event attracted a good number of marathon runners and some on-lookers with family members at Makerere University.

The distance of the marathon race was at 5 kms and 10 kms spots. Each participant according to the rules had to be pay a registration fees of UShs. 20,000/ for adults and UShs. 10,000/= for Students.

Uganda Minister for Health Hon.. Dr. Ruhakana Ruganda flagged off the 10kms marathon race with the East African Affairs Minister PDG/PMCC Hon. Lion Shem Bageine (first left) at the Makerere University recently.

Along with the Guest of Honour was also the Veteran Lion, Hon. Shem Bageine, Minister for  East African Community Affairs. Lion Shem Bageine was the Past District Governor and Past Chairman of Multiple Council of District 411.

The Minister for Health Hon. Dr. Ruhakana Rugunda (partly visible) with Minister for East African Affairs, PDG/PMCC Hon. Lion Shem Bageine (centre) and third from left 1st Vice District Governor Lion Night Ndyarugahi and other active Lions ready to take-off for the 10kms Marathon Race.

Story by Abdul Hai
Pictures from Kampala Central Lions Club

FINAL LAP CLUB VISITATIONS UGANDA

KAMPALA, UGANDA: The District Governor's third and final lap of club visitations programme in Uganda began last Sunday (14th Oct) and that will take him to 12 different clubs which will conclude on 25th October. He will be in his home city Dar es Salaam on 26th October to continue with his other official duties and Lionism works.

Governor Willy Ndesanjo's first visit in this lap was Lions Club of Arua where he participated with the club the international acitivity of World Sight Day. On that day the club conducted three cataract operation and one eye surgery for a patient. Later he accompanied the Lions' delegation to a school for the deaf in Arua and participated in the club meeting.

A new member was installed in the club by the District Governor.

On 15th October he was with Lions Club of  Yumbe and later had a busy day discussing and planning revival of L.C. of Koboko. He met seventeen prospective members for Koboko and briefed them about the way forward to come back to the tracks.

The 12-days programme of the club visitations is as follows:
* 14th October: L.C. of Arua

* 15th October L.C.Koboko

*  16th October L.C. of Yumbe

*  17th October L.C. Masaka

*  18th October L.Clubs of Nkozi and Kampala Host

*   19th October L.C. of Entebbe

*  20th October L.C. Kampala North

*  22nd October L.C. Kampala City

*  23rd October L. Clubs of Kampala Cosmopolitan and Mubs

* 24th October L.C. of Kampala New Century

* 25th October L.C. kampala Central and Leo Club Makerere

Story by Abdul Hai
Direct contact with District Governor

POSTPONED! BREAKING NEWS!

DAR ES SALAAM, TANZANIA: The Gala Lions Eid Dinner and live music at Khana Khazana which was supposed to be held on Friday 18th October, has been postponed until further announcement, the Second Vice District Governor Lion Haiderali Gangji announced today.

The main reasons advanced by the Governor was an unexpected low confirmation due to various other religious events being held in the city. The religious festivals of Hindu Religion will go on for a few days more and subject to confirmation, an announcement will be made by the organizing committee.

Governor Lion Haiderali stated that some musicians from Pakistan were also expected and their presence will add some more attractions to the Gala Dinner & Live Music.

Story by Abdul Hai

Source: 2nd VDG Lion Haiderali Gangji

GALA LIONS DINNER PLUS LIVE MUSIC

Dar es Salaam, Tanzania: The Organizers say that Friday 18th October is going to be a "night to remember" when a Lions Gala Eid Dinner with live stage show of Oriental Music will be held at Khana Khazana Hotel in city centre.

The dinner-plus-music will start at 8.00pm and the entrance ticket per person is only TShs. 30,000/=. The organizers and the musicians say that the night is going to be a "night to remember".

Second Vice District Governor lion Haiderali Gangji has urged all Lion members and members of the public to book in advance as there is going to be a last minute rush.

The poster is self explanatory. Lions Club of Dar es Salaam Hosts is inviting all lion Members, their families and members of the public for this great show and a Gala Dinner.

EID GREETINGS

The First Vice District Governor of Sub District 411B Lion Night Ndyarugahi sent her Eid Greetings to all the Lion Members in Tanzania and Uganda.

The top brass of Sub District 411B have sent Eid El Adha greetings to all the Muslims who have observed the religious festivals this week.

District Governor lion Wilson N. Ndesanjo, First Vice District Governor lion Night Ndyarugahi, Second Vice District Governor Lion Haideraly Gangji , Cabinet Secretary Lion Kishore Simzia and Cabinet treasurer Lion Mohammeds Lalji have sent their greetings through emails, SMS and personal telephone calls.

The IT & Bulletin Committee, the Bloggers of the District Governor's Blog also wishes to convey greetings to all the dedicated Lions of Multiple District 411 comprising Tanzania, Uganda, Kenya, Ethiopia and the Seychelles.

LUNCH FOR CANCER PATIENTS

Dar es Salaam, Tanzania: Lions Club of Dar es Salaam Mzizima conducted the activity of World Service Day by providing lunch and donated medical bills for the patients at the Ocean Road Cancer Hospital.

The club has taken up this activity as a long term project and all members and volunteers gather at the hospital on every first Friday of the month to serve the patients. The club incurred a total expense of TShs. 560,000/=.

The club secretary Lion Bhavini Sonigra stated in his report that three patients Esther Tumbe, Habiba Swalehe and Sijaba Kondo were each given TShs. 75,000/= for covering their medical bills at the hospital. The Ocean Road Cancer Hospital is the country's largest hospital for cancer disease.

The activity was also attgended by the Region Chairman Lion Happiness Nkya and Zone Chairman Lion Dr. Hussain Hassan.

Cabinet Secretary Lion Kishore Simzia has congratulated all the clubs for conducting services during the World Service Day during the month of October. The month of October is specially dedicated by more than 1.3 million active Lions throughout the world as World Service Day.

Story by Abdul Hai
Source: Club Secretary of L.C. of Mzizima, Ln. Bhavini Sonigra

Three patients at the Ocean Road Cancer Hospital were assisted TShs. 75,000/- each to off-set their medical bills at the hospital. The club's President Lion Mustafa Kudrati and Past Cabinet Treasurer Lion Bipin Desai who also takes care of the club's financial matters are seen with the patients.

TANGA CLUB IN ACTION

Tanga, Tanzania: The coastal Lions Club of Tanga sprang into action by conducting the club's Installation Ceremony of new office bearers and immediately after that they performed a World Service Day activity by serving dinner to children of Dianna Orphanage Centre.

The Installation Ceremony was performed by Region Chairman Lion Godfrey Sawe and he also helped, along with Club President Lion Shabbir and others in serving the children from the orphanage centre.

The club's Membership Director Lion Juzar Sachak informed that the installation ceremony was delayed because the incoming President was on his overseas trip.

One of the club's oldest serving member, a veteran Lion Sayyid Mukkadam was well recognized by the incoming President Shabbir for his dedication and  long service as a lion.

The recently installed President of Tanga Lions Club, Lion Shabbir personally served children from Dianna Orphanage Centre with dinner and cold drinks. Region Chairman Lion Godfrey Sawe distributed gifts to the children as part of World Service Day activity in Tanga.

"VISION FOR EVERYONE...EVERYWHERE"

DAR ES SALAAM, TANZANIA: The Brien Holden Vision Institute strongly believes and practices "vision for everyone ...and everywhere". Here in Tanzania, the institute will be doing a research work on  understanding of eyes related diseases, a project financed by Lions Clubs International. The research work will be done in the district of Bariadi.

During the two-day "World Sight Day" organized by Lions Club of Dar es Salaam Pwani and seven others organizations, the Brien Holden Institute joined hands and also organized a pavilion at the Eye Camp. The institute distributed booklets, newsletters, pamphlets and answered questions posed by members of the public.

The Chief Guest at the "World Sight Day", Tanzania Minister for Health and Social Welfare, Dr. Hussain Mwinyi along with other high dignitaries, visited the pavilion and spent some time at the stand.

The Brien Holden Institute is one of the largest and most successful  non-profit social enterprises in the history of eye-care. It was first established in 1985 (formerly Institute for Eye Research) and has been focusing on the development of superior vision correction products for the treatment of refractive errors.

Last year, the institute made a major investment in the development of medical device that revolutionized detection, diagnosis and treatment of eye diseases and other conditions related to general health.

Tanzania Minister for Health & Social Welfare Dr. Hussain Mwinyi inspects the stand of Brien Holden Vision Institute during the opening ceremony of "World Sight Day" in Dar es Salaam. Club President of Lions Club of Pwani Pushpa Shah is on left while on the right facing the camera is CEO of Standard Charter Bank Liz Lloyd.

Picture & Story by Abdul Hai

"WORLD SIGHT DAY" IN DAR ES SALAAM

DAR ES SALAAM, TANZANIA: The "World Sight Day" was observed in Dar es Salaam with almost five kilometers procession, two days of free-for-all Eye Camps, free distribution of reading spectacles and further treatment sixty people with cataract problems. The official opening ceremony was performed by Tanzania Minister for Health & Social Welfare Dr. Hussain Mwinyi.

The "World Sight Day" was a team work of about eight prominent NGOs, Hospitals, Regional Commissioners Office, Standard Charter Bank, Brien Holdens Institute, Religious Societies and spearheaded by Lions Club of Dar es Salaam Pwani.

The Chief Executive Officer of Standard Charter Bank (T) Ltd, Liz Lloyd speaking during the opening ceremony of "World Sight Day" in Dar es Salaam on 10th October. Past Governor of District 411B Lion Abdul Majid Khan is seated next to her.

The "World Sight Day" banner is self explanatory being held by Club President of L.C. Pwani Lion Pushpa Shah (R) and Club Secretary Lion Sayed Rizwan Qadri (L). This picture was taken after an exhaustive 5 kms procession from the Standard Charter Bank to Mnazi Mmoja grounds, venuw of Eye Camps.

Minister for Health and Social Welfare Hon. Dr. Hussain Mwinyi addressing hundreds of people who attended the two-day Eye Camp to mark the "World Sight Day" in Dar es Salaam on 10th October. First on right is the Chief Executive Officer of Standard Charter Bank (T) Ltd Madame Liz Lloyd and on extreme left is PDG Lion Abdul Majid Khan.

HEALTH MINISTER EMPHASIZES REGULAR EYE-CHECKS

HEALTH MINISTER EMPHASIZES REGULAR EYE CHECK-UPS

DAR ES SALAAM, TANZANIA:  Tanzania Health Minister Hon. Dr. Hussain Mwinyi emphasized the need to spread the practice of regular eye-check-ups so as to prevent and cure eye diseases and blindness.

Speaking at the function to mark the international event of “World Sight Day” organized by half dozen organizations, spearheaded by Lions Club of Dar es Salaam Pwani, the Minister said regular eye-checks needs to be spread throughout the country. He called on voluntary organizations such as the Ngos, hospitals and institutions to volunteer in this work so as to complement the efforts of the Government.

He observed that the country had only twenty five highly qualified Eye Specialists to serve thousands of people in the country. The situation, he said had to be complimented with voluntary services from private sector. He highly praised the Lions Clubs, Standard Charter Bank, Sight Savers Mission, Welfare Association of Pakistanis, Tanzania Optometrists Association, Tanzania Muslim Agency, CCBRT, Brien Holden Institute and Mahila Hindu Mandal  for joining hands in conducting the voluntary free-for-all two-day eye camps in  the city.

A total of 1147 patients were screened (559 women & 588 men) were screened for general eye ailments, including provision of general medicines and reading spectacles  -all free of any charges. A total of 1010 pairs of reading glasses were given to the people with poor sights and sixteen students were referred to Muhimbili Main Hospital.

Patients with cataract problems numbered sixty and they will be operated at the CCBRT hospital in Dar es Salaam at the expenses of Lions Club Pwani. Three elderly persons with some eyes complications will be attended by highly specialist Doctors in Muhimbili Hospital.

The “Walk for Sight” procession, headed by the Police Brass Band, started from the Standard Charter Bank and meandered through the busy main road to the venue of eye camps.District Governor Lion Wilson Ndesanjo was among the Walkers.  The procession was received by the Minister and heads of the organization at the platform especially created for the purpose.

The opening ceremony was also addressed by several Speakers who included the executive officer of Standard Charter Bank, Miss Liz Lloyd, President of Lions Club of Pwani Lion Pushpa Shah, Past Governor Lion Abdul majid Khan, Represenbtative of the Regional Commissioner’s Office Madam Victoria Bura, President of Mahila Hindu mandal Madame Ranjana Patel.

The Master of Ceremony was the Convenor of the project Lion Zahira Patwa.

Story & Pictures by Abdul Hai

WORLD SIGHT DAY IN PICTURES

Dar es salaam, Tanzania: The two-day World Sight Day organized by the Lions Club of Dar es Salaam Pwani began today and by the time this story and pictures were printed, more than five hundred Dar es Salaam Residents were examined, treated for eye ailments and others with more serious problems were referred for further management in bigger hospitals.

Long ques of members of the public were seen waiting for their turns to be examined by doctors, optometrists and at temporary dispensing tables. Huge tents were erected to shelter patients from the scorching bright sunny morning and afternoon.

Pwani Club President Lion Pushpa Shah, Club Secretary Lion Eng. Sayed Rizwan Qadri, Convenor and MC for the ceremonies Lion Zahira Patwa and other Lion Members from the club and a few from other Fraternity clubs of Dar es Salaam were also helping to organize the camp.

An Optometrist checks the vision of one of the more than five hundred patients who turned up at the free for all Eye Camp at the open Mnazi Mmoja grounds to mark the World Sight Day.

On Thursday morning, the day begins with a procession from the Standard Bank in the city centre to the venue of the eye camps located in the open Mnazi Mmoja grounds in the heart of the city. The opening ceremon y will be officially done by Regional Commissioner Hon. Said Mack Sadiq and sources indicated that the Minister for Health Hon. Hussain Mwinyi will also spend sometime at the opening ceremony and see the proceedings of the Eye Camp.

More than five hundred people were examined during the first day to mark the World Sight Day Eye Camp in Dar es Salaam on Wednesday 9th October. Lions Club of Pwani spearheaded the event in cooperation with Mahila Hindu Mandal and Welfare Association of Pakistanis in Tanzania.

WORLD SIGHT DAY BEGINS

DAR ES SALAAM, TANZANIA: The international campaign launched by Lions Clubs International to fight against blindness and general eye diseases begins throughout the world and here in Dar es Salaam seven Lions clubs have joined hands in conducting Eye Camps at the open Mnazi Mmoja grounds in the city.

The initiative was taken up by Lions Club of Dar es Salaam Pwani and a two day programme has been set up involving six other Lions Clubs in the city including Mahila Hindu Mandal and the Welfare Association of Pakistanis in Tanzania.

Today (Wednesday 9th October) the free-for-all eye camp will be held at the open Mnazi Mmoja grounds, the venue located in the heart of the city and convenient for city residents to avail the opportunity of solving their "eye complaints".

On 10th October, a "Walk for Sight" procession will begin from Standard Charter Bank in the morning at 8.30am and proceed to Mnazi Mmoja grounds where the official opening ceremony will be performed by the Regional Commissioner for Dar es Salaam Region, Hon. Said Mack Sadiq. The District Governor Lion Wilson N. Ndesanjo and other high ranking Lion Leaders and members of the various clubs will attend the ceremony.

The Secretary of Lions Club of Pwani, Lion Engineer Sayed Rizwan Qadri has already sent invitation to all the lions Clubs and members of the public to attend the function begining today and tomorrow from 7.00am to 6.00pm.

The "World Sight Day" event, an international campaign to eliminate preventable and treatable blindness continues world-wide. In Dar es Salaam, the campaign will last for two days begining today.

YUMBE LIONS HOLD TRAINING WORKSHOP

YUMBE, UGANDA:  A three-day Teachers Training Workshop for secondary schools in Yumbe, Uganda was held by Lions Club of Yumbe as part of the on-going Lions Quest Programme in Uganda.

Thirty teachers from five secondary schools attended the three-day sessions conducted by certified trainers Lion Allen Tush Naturinda assisted by Lion Israel Manzi at the West Nile Hotel.

At the workshop, teachers received six hundred books to kick-start the programme in schools. Lions Quest programme is an international campaign against harmful intoxicants such as drugs, smoking and other evil motives which jeopardize the lives of  young people. The actual campaign  started way back since 1975 and Lions Clubs International bought this programme and started implementing afresh since September 2002.

In the present social habits, young people especially school going youths are exposed to a greater risk of drug abuse and violence. The habits of smoking, tobacco chewing and consumption of alcohol seems to be on the increase. The Lions Quest Skills for adolescence programme responds to the needs of children between the ages of 10 to 18.

The programme has two main compliments: * Helping to develop positive social behaviors such as self discipline, responsibility, good judgement and ability to get along with others. * Helping the young people to develop positive commitment to their families including a promise to lead healthy drug-free lives.

Story by Abdul Hai
Pictures from Lion Allen Trush Naturinda.

Thirty teachers and their trainers hold the Lions Quest Programme banner after a successful three-day workshop held by the Lions Club of Yumbe in Uganda recently.