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Officers of Lions Club of
Kampala New Century
President, Ln Dr. Peter Mbidde
Secretary, Ln Dr. Geoffrey Erem
Treasurer, Ln Lydia Muhumuza
IPP, Ln Dr. Michael Kakinda
Membership Chair, Ln Dr. Fisha
Number of members: 18
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DISTRICT 411B and
KAMPALA NEW CENTURY LIONS Clubs –
MISSION STATEMENT
To develop an environment of fellowship, mutual trust, and understanding through which the Lions of District 411B can advance the humanitarian purposes of Lions Clubs International and to develop leaders who will lead us toward the attainment of our goals.
ABOUT US
The Lions Club of Kampala New Century is a member organization of men and women interested in community service; is part of a district of 44 clubs; with over 1000 members in East and Central Africa involving Kenya, Ethiopia, Tanzania, Seychelles and Uganda.
The Lions Club of Kampala New Century was chartered on January 26th 2009, and currently has 18 members.
The club consists of several health workers and was known as the Doctor’s Club on the charter night. The club has a tendency to health related activities.
More information about Lions Clubs can be found at: http://www.lionsclubs.org/or http://www.knclions.org or www.e-clubhouse.org/sites/kampalanc
General meetings are held at:
Saffron Restaurant,
Kisementi, Kampala.
1st and 3rd Fridays from 6:30- 8:30 P.M.
Major Fundraiser
All you can eat BBQ Annual Fundraiser
Service Projects and Activities
- Free eye cataract surgeries and examination in Western Uganda
- Annual diabetes awareness week
- Annual diabetes awareness walk in different regions of the country
- Quarterly free medical camps in different regions of the country where diagnosis, treatment and free medication are given out with our partners
- Blood donation drives
- Free HIV screening and counseling services and proper referral systems
- Health education talks mainly based on primary health care
- Distribution of free mosquito nets to pregnant women and children
- Bi-annual visits to Katalemwa Cheshire homes in Kampala and Christmas parties
- Medical outreaches to Katalemwa Cheshire homes in Kampala
- God’s Grace children’s’ home in Kampala for distribution of drugs, supplies and medical camps
- Bakateyamba Elderly home for medical outreaches and distribution of drugs with Lions Club of Kampala North
- Stocking of the Lions Children Library at Kyansi Primary School in Masaka District
- Lion Shem Bageine annual football tournament
- Alleygators Bi-annual bowling night
- Monthly home visits and fellowship
- District and International Lions Convention
MAJOR LONGTERM PROJECTS
Community toilet systems in the slum area in Kampala. Provision of free public toilets in the slums of Kampala
Tree planting projects (Lions Forests) in Luweero and Mubende Districts
Fish farming in Luweero district
MELVIN JONES FELLOWS
We currently have 2 members that are building up to be Melvin Jones Fellows.
LIONS WORK MAN HOURS
Our club boasts of 840 work hours in service annually collectively among the members
CLUB AWARDS RECIEVED
- Best service club in the district 2010-2011
- Club membership award for the year 2009-2010
- Best club website 2012-2013
ABOUT THE LIONS CLUB INTERNATIONAL
Lions Clubs International is the world's largest service club organization with nearly 1.35 million members in 46,000 clubs in 194 countries and geographic areas.
Lions are men and women who volunteer their time to humanitarian causes. Founded in 1917, the association's motto is "We Serve." Service To Others
Worldwide, Lions clubs are recognized for their service to the blind and visually impaired. This service began when Helen Keller challenged Lions to become "knights of the blind in the crusade against darkness" during the 1925 Lions Clubs International Convention.
Today, Lions extend their commitment to sight conservation through countless local efforts, as well as through their international Sight First Program, which works to eradicate blindness. Lions also collect and recycle eyeglasses for distribution in developing countries year-round and especially during May, which is Lions Recycle for Sight Month, and October, as a way to mark Lions World Sight Day, which is held the second Thursday of each October.
In addition, Lions make a strong commitment to young people through youth outreach programs. Lions also work to improve the environment, build homes for the disabled in partnership with Habitat for Humanity, support diabetes education, conduct hearing programs and, through their foundation, provide disaster relief around the world.
Based on a recent report of Lions clubs worldwide, it is estimated that each year Lions clubs donate approximately US$512 million and 64 million hours, which is equivalent to 31,000 people working full time for a year.
Lions Clubs International Fact Sheet
Founded: 1917
Motto: "We Serve"
Members: nearly 1.35 million
Clubs: 46,000 clubs in 194 countries and geographic areas
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