The Fruits of Twinning
Kareng Hostel Visit
Community Outreach
Eye Camp
Diabetes Awareness Day Celebrations
Measles Campaign
Christmas Party for Mababe Primary School
Christmas Party for Mababe Primary School
THe Maun-Greater Lions Club members conducted a Christmas party for the primary school children of Mababe Village on Saturday 23 November 2013. This village is approximately 2 hours drive outside of Maun and was decided upon from recommendation from the Maun Administrative Authority Council.
In the picture above: Prospective Lion Helen Apps encouraging children
There were seven Lions and four prospective Lions who were involved in the preparations and conduct of this activity. During the activities thre were songs rendered, presentations by Lions, school representative, Council representative and community representative. Children were provided with donations from MSV Enterprsies (PTY) Ltd (biscuits, chocolate and sweets); Spar (items for Sandwich), Machaba Camp and Bushways Camp (Drinks). MSV Enterprsies (PTY) Ltd also provided Christmas gifts for each of the seventy children in the form of stationery (notebook, pencil, ruler, pen, eraser, sharpener) as well as toys.
Measles campaign
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May I express my deep gratitude for the support that the Maun Lions club rendered to the DHMT in the recent measles campaign held on the 4-8th November 2013.
The Lions involvement was really very timely and strategic. The club arranged for Lunch at a renowned spot in Maun, at which the entire media houses of Maun were present. This gave a great opportunity for the DHMT's message on the measles campaign to be effectively captured and disseminated to the local population through extensive media coverage
I am confident that this media coverage was part of the reason that we got a very impressive immunization coverage of 97% percent.
In addition to the media coverage, your volunteering to open the clinic for after hours vaccination for those Mothers and care givers who would not make it during the day, was a great boost to our campaign. I would be most grateful to have a feedback on how many got vaccinated in your clinic.
Overall I must say the speeches which the lions delivered at that Lunch really did encourage the DHMT, as we felt that as a health delivery organ of the ministry of health we were not alone but have partners in the name of Maun Lions club who are able to stand with us to reach the intended population.
Dr.Christopher Chembe
BSc HB , MBchB (UNZA)
MSc Public Health in Developing Countries (LSHTM)
Public Health Specialist
Ngami DHMT-Head.
Maun-Greater Lions - Diabetes Awareness Day Celebrations 16 November 2013
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The club initiated and coordinated Strides Activities – World Diabetes Awareness Day in partnership with the District Health Management Teams (DHMT) Ministry of Health in Maun on Saturday 16 November 2013. The activities began with a walk with the two above mentioned entities, Okavango International School Leos, members of the Council, First National Bank representatives and members of the Maun community. At the end of the walk donated fruits and water was distributed. There was a short programme during which there were songs from members of the Maun Community, a testimony by one of the diabetic patients, presentations by Maun-Greater Lions and DHMT. The Guest speaker for the day was the District Commissioner (representative). After the ceremony, there was screening for diabetes, checking of BMI, Blood Pressure, etc. There were one hundred and two persons screened for Diabetes and only one person was referred.
Golf shirts and bush hats for the event for Lions were donated by First National Bank, Maun Branch, while the Leos received a donation of tee shirts from the club’s two guiding Lions – Lion Brian Le Roux (Lobatse) and Lion Jithu Madu (Francistown). It was a successful day and members of the public who attended were very appreciative of the day's activities.
A twinning partnership between The Lions Club of Forde in Norway and Maun-Greater has seen some major benefits for Kareng Hostel. One member of the Lions Club of Forde visited Botswana during the Christmas vacation and it was agreed that their Club would send donations to assist the children of Kareng Hostel through the Lions Club of Maun-Greater.
Kareng Hostel which is 125 km from Maun and has capacity to cater for 200 children but it is currently overpopulated. On Saturday, the 16th of February 2012, Chairs, tables, a deep freezer, footballs and some plates were purchased for the hostel and Lions and Leos converged at The Fire Station Building in Maun to label the assets which will be delivered to Kareng Hostel at a date and time to be advised. These assets were acquired using money that was sent from Norway. More items are yet to be purchased for the hostel to exhaust the money. Orders have been made and we are waiting for these to be supplied.
Maun-Greater is in a partnership together with the Norway club and the North West District Council of Botswana. Earlier this year, Maun was also involved with this hostel in supplying books, grooming of the children and the RAP program. Some books will be handed over to the Hostel in due course in support of the International President's literacy theme centred around the Reading Action Program (RAP).The Council (which is in charge of the management of the hostel), continues to assist with transportation whenever members of Maun-Greater Lions Club have to go to the hostel for any activities.
In the picture above: Leos assist in labeling the tables and chairs.
Maun-Greater Lions Club members visited the Kareng Hostel, a facility that caters for under-privileged children 125km outside of Maun, Botswana on Saturday 26 January 2013. During the day, the Lions were engaged in touring the facility, reading to the children, listening to and telling stories as well as providing grooming services to some of the boys. Children also entertained the visitors with their renditions of traditional dances.
In the picture above: Lion President, Onkagetse Present address the children at Kareng Hostel.
Lions and Council members being briefed about the set up at the hostel.
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Community Outreach - Legothwana Primary School
When we thought of doing something for under-privileged children at the end of the year 2012, we decided that we would prefer to go outside of Maun to one of the surrounding villages; as we felt that such organizations in Maun were being given all the time by NGOs. It was fortunate that we decided to visit the community and find out some of the challenges the community is facing. After learning of the dire state of the students in terms of limitations of resources – stationery and reading books; we decided to mobilise our members to request for donations in order to provide something that will bring smiles on the faces of the children.
The Christmas party for the above-mentioned school children was held on the Friday 23 November 2012 at the school premises. It was graced with the presence of officers from the Ministry of Education and Skills Development (North West District Regional Office) including the Acting Director, National Development Bank Manager - Ms Phiri, Officers from the North West District Council including the Senior Asst Council Secretary and the Public Relations Officers. 1st VP Lion Faith Mukoko, IPDG Lion Frances Palmer (Secretary), Treasurer – Lion Donna Mangra, Board members - Lion Rajarao Vegasana, Lion Rejoice Baikitse and Lion Onkagisitse Diane. All staff members and also parents and other members of the community were also present.
We are grateful to a number of organizations and/or individuals:
- National Development Bank
- Dainty Bakes
- Barclays Bank
- Trident
- Aquarite Water
- Wimpy
- Delta Stores
- Maun Printers
- Principal, Okavango International School
- North West District Council
- Dental Specialist – Letsolthabe Memorial Hospital
- Lions, Maun-Greater Lions Club (in particular Lions Faith, Rajarao and David).
Through them we were able to provide snacks, reading books, stationery, clothing etc. to pupils and also members of the community. Indeed being our first community outreach activity, we were really happy with its success.
There was also donation of clothing to the villagers at the Village Kgotla, this event was also a success.
Produced by
Lion Rejoice Baikitse and Lion Onkagisitse Diane
MAUN-GREATER LIONS CLUB EYE CAMP
On Saturday 3 September 2012 in partnership with Opticals Botswana, Maun-Greater Lions Club conducted its first Community Service Activity – Eye Camp (Free Eye Screening and distribution of reading glasses) to the Maun Community. This activity was conducted at the Old Mall in Maun. The objective of this activity was to assist persons who could not afford to purchase spectacles. During the activity persons were also briefed on Lions and what are the benefits of being a Lion. We were successful in recruiting five new members during this activity.
Persons involved in the activity were:
Opticals Botswana representatives
1. Ms Banyana Morweng
2. Ms Balosi Mokotedi
3. Mr. Santosh Kumar Rathore (Optometrist)
Maun-Greater members
1. Lion Dr. Ditshupo Selepeng
2. Lion Graham Young
3. Lion Dr. Lincoln Jeffrey
4. Lion Faith Mukoko
5. Lion Otilia Mhandu
6. Lion Tshepo
7. Lion Frances Palmer
8. Lion Donna Mangra
9. Lion Rejoice
10. Lion Gaonne
11. Lion Yhugnarine Mangra
12. Lion Shawn Stapleton
13. Lion Keff Stapleton
14. Lion Ishmael Karabo
15. Lion Selwyn Palmer
This activity was well received by members of the public who were the sole beneficiaries/recipients. The activity started at approximately 2.30pm and concluded approximately 5.45pm. Some persons were able to receive free reading glasses after being screened, while others who needed prescription glasses will be given free frames during our next Eye Camp scheduled for early October 2012. Some persons were even given free sunglasses. During this activity persons were provided with free drinks and/or water which were donated by Trident, Maun.
