#PeacePosterContest #YouthTalent #regiononesuriname #district60a #LionsClubParamariboWest
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Lionsclub Paramaribo West proudly presents the Lions Peace Poster project in collaboration with the Soeki Irodikromo Volksacademie for Art and Culture. On October 7th, 2023, children were guided in bringing the theme "Dare to dream" to life on paper. Stay tuned as we announce the 2 winners on October 21st, and submit their winning artworks for the national contest. 
#WeServe #LionsPeacePoster #DareToDream #lcparamaribowest #changinglivesthroughcommittedservice #regiononesuriname #district60a
On thursday 17 august 2023, Lions Club Paramaribo West carried out a breakfast project. The students and teachers from the Suriname Blind center foundation received a healthy breakfast package.#Weserve #changinglivesthroughcommittedservice #regiononesuriname #KindnessMatters #lionsclubparamaribowest
Lions club Paramaribo West received on july the 5th a donation request to purchase glasses for student Misael Koedoe who has poor eyesight. On wednesday 21 juli 2022, 2nd Vice President Lion Stanley Kommies & Marketing chair Vinny Liu handed these pair of prescription glasses from Optiek Ninon to Misael Koedoe.#Weserve #vision #Servingtogetherasone #Regiononesuriname #District60A
The stone laying ceremony for the construction of isolation and treatment rooms specifically for paediatric cancer patients was held on wednesday 13 juli 2022 at Academisch Ziekenhuis This addition will improve the quality of care that childhood cancer patients receive at the hospital and will hopefully lead to better outcomes for these patients.In attendance were 2nd Vice District Governor Lion Ravin Changoer, Region Chair for Region One Lion Renuka Simbhoedatpanday, board members of Academisch Ziekenhuis, Building contractors and the fellows of Lions Club Paramaribo West. #WeServe #TogetherWeCan #Servingtogetherasone #childhoodcancer #District60A #lionsclubparamaribowest
Over the past period, an extensive eye examination has been performed on approximately 70 students at Vision Care by Varida N.V., with the permission of their parents and the Ministry of Education, Science and Culture. These students are from Moriaschool, L.D. Akselschool, OS Flora 1, OS Flora 2 and OS Accaribo.More than half of the students turned out to actually need glasses. Students with other eye problems are referred to the ophthalmologist. On Monday, July 4, the students of 4 schools could receive their glasses. Soon the glasses of the OS Accaribo students will be ready. Thanks to the great team; Stichting Zienderogen, Focusslijperij N.V., pediatric ophthalmologist Lion Denise Doelwijt, N.V. Mens Sana, Kuster Optique, Eye View Optics, Lions Club Paramaribo West, Ketura van Dijk-de Beurs, and of course the teachers.#WeServe #sightforkids #vision #Servingtogetherasone #District60A
The moment that we have waited for and worked diligently towards has been reached on Friday, June 17, 2022. On this day, after the first stone was laid on November 5, 2021, the Lions project for the construction of a Practice Building for Vocational Education in the Youth Correction Center at Santo Boma was handed over to the Ministry of Justice and Police. For the young detainees in the Youth Correction Center this means that from this date on they have a practice building within the Youth Correction Center to participate in vocational education. Hereby laying a good foundation so that they can make a successful return into society.The transfer took place through the signing of the transfer protocol between Justice and Police Minister Kenneth Amoksi and Lions District Governor 60A Jerry Hoffman. A maintenance contract has also been signed by the Director of Operational Services of the Ministry of Justice and Police Patrick Campagne and the committee chairperson of the five cooperating Lions clubs Rudolph Augustin. With the unveiling of the plaque by the Minister of Justice and Police and the Lions District Governor, the opening of the building was a fact.This project was carried out by the five collaborating Lions clubs Paramaribo East, Paramaribo West, Paramaribo North, Kwatta and Para and was made possible through a grant from Lions Clubs International Foundation for an amount of USD 68,464.=. The remaining funds for the building have been provided by the 5 collaborating Lions clubs and its local partners. The building costs, a total of USD 91,285.33.#WeServe #givefromtheheart #district60a
We are so proud to announce that our fellow and Region Chairperson for Region One
Loraine Soekanti Arsomedjo is chosen as one of the JCI 2022 Ten Outstanding Young Persons of SurinameThe JCI Ten Outstanding Young Persons of the World (JCI TOYP) program honors ten outstanding young people.These individuals exemplify the spirit of the JCI Mission, and they serve as stellar examples of entrepreneurial spirit and ethical leadership. Whether through a business, scientific endeavors or their impact on society, these enterprising young leaders turn challenges into opportunities on a local and global level.
Close to 200 people in Albina have benefited from free eye screening on sunday 22 may 2022 organized by the Stichting Zienderogen in collaboration with Vision Care by Varida N.V., Ophthalmologist Lion Denise Doelwijt ,Lions Club Paramaribo West & Lions Club Paramaribo East at Akontu Velantie militaire barrack.#WeServe #eyescreening #district60a
On behalf of Tianyou Teabar shop with regard to the grand opening of their new branch, the daughter of President Santokhi - miss Shanylla Santokhi symbolically handed over food hampers to Lions Club Paramaribo West.One part of these food hampers were distributed by Lions Club Paramaribo West to 9 children orphanges and 2 elderly homes.The remaining was given to the foundation “ Yepi Deh” who will assist in handing these hampers over to families in need.Lions Club Paramaribo West hereby sincerely thanks Tian you for their donation#WeServe #tianyou #givefromtheheart #kindnessmatters #district60a
Today marks a big achievement for the Embassy of Japan for Suriname, Academic Hospital Paramaribo (AZP) and Lions Club Paramaribo West (LCPW) as the grant contract for an amount of USD 255.923 was signed for the project ' Project for improving childhood cancer (oncology) patients treatment system in Suriname'. LCPW initiated this project in 2019 in close collaboration with AZP and in 2021 the official project proposal was submitted to the Embassy of Japan. This proposal was approved for financing in March 2022 and includes the construction of three isolation rooms, one nursery and one treatment room for the childhood cancer patients.This project contributes to the following:*** Sufficient and professional treatment and recovery isolation rooms for childhood cancer patients and an overall better treatment and care*** Lowered risks for the spread of infectious diseases*** Lowered costs for treatment abroad.Childhood cancer is one of the global causes of Lions Club International.#WeServe #childhoodcancer #childhoodcancerawareness #givefromtheheart#district60a
Another fundspending project done by Lions Club Paramaribo West at Orphanage Kinderhuis maria hoeve on sunday 20 februari 2022.They provided meals from Tian you Bbq and Tian you Lelydorp bubble tea to the kids while keeping them entertained with outdoor games.#district60a #kindnessmatters #givefromtheheart
On sunday 23 januari 2022, Lions Club Paramaribo West donated adult diapers to 52 year old Mr. Arnold Troenokarijo, who suffers from a rare disease called neurofibromatosis, which manifests itself in lumps all over his body. Due to it, he has become bed ridden and suffers from a spinal cord injury. Seeing that he can’t move at all, he now has to use diapers.Mr. Arnold was very suprised and happy with the donation. He appreciated the kind gesture.Though this disease is not contagious, mr. Troenokarijo leads a secluded life. “Better alone than in a bad company”, was the text on a wall in his residence.#givefromtheheart #kindnessmatters #district60a
On 2 september 2021, 24 children of the C.W Blijdschool & O.S Drambrandersgracht received their spectacles.This pilot project is executed in collaboration with the Optometrist/Orthoptist Varida Haarloo, Zienderogen Foundation, Focusslijperij N.V., Kuster Optique, Ophthalmologist Lion Denise Doelwijt & Stichting People Helping People.Before this day, 30 children from these two primary schools went to Vision Care by Varida N.V. for the Eye screening. After the screening 24 of them have to wear glasses.#servicefromtheheart #globalcausevision #district60a
Through the intervention of Ms. Maya Budhulall, Lions Club Paramaribo West has handed over a food package to a family in need on the 3rd of January 2022. Ms.Maya who recently is on vacation in Suriname also does volunteer work, financial and hair donations in the USA, such as to the Interfaith Clothing Center (Maryland), Manna Food Center, Rockville Men’s Homeless Shelter, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, including donating blood platelets to the National Health Institute.A big thanks to Ms.Maya and we all hope to see more of her generosity in the future. 
In collaboration with Stichting Zienderogen, Optometrist/Orthoptist Varida Haarloo, Focusslijperij N.V., Kuster Optique, Ophthalmologist Lion Denise Doelwijt, Lions club Paramaribo West, Lions club Paramaribo South,Stichting People Helping People, the children of Gv Callenderschool & Os Geyersvlijt2 received their spectacles on thursday 16 december 2021.Before this day, 49 children from these two primary schools went to Vision Care by Varida N.V. for the Eye screening. After the screening 27 of them have to wear glasses.#givefromtheheart #globalcausevision #sightforkids #SightFirst #district60a
On wednesday 24 november 2021, Lions club Paramaribo West donated 20 boxes of stoma bags with accessories to the Diakonessen Hospital. These items have been handed over by club president Lion Humphrey Bergraaf. #GiveFromTheHeart #kindnessmatters #stomabag #stomacare #district60a
In the context of World Diabetes Day, which is held annually on November 14, Lions Club Paramaribo West has chosen this year for Diabetes awareness at Secondary school C.R Froweinschool.The aim of 'World Diabetes Day' is to draw attention to and understanding for diabetes awareness.This year's theme is: “Access to Diabetes Care: if not now, when?” After 100 years since the discovery of insulin, access to diabetes care remains a challenge in many countries. World Diabetes Day this year is an opportunity to highlight the urgent need to increase access to diabetes diagnosis and treatment, to prevent complications and improve the quality of life of people with diabetes. The COVID-19 pandemic continues to pose many challenges in healthcare, especially to ensure continuity of essential services and medicines for people with diabetes. #DiabetesAwarenessMonth #diabetesawareness #worlddiabetesday #givefromtheheart #district60a #lionsclubparamaribowest
On November 5, 2021, the groundbreaking ceremony took place for the construction of a vocational school in the Youth Correction Center (JCC) for juvenile detainees in Santo Boma. The people present where the Lions District Governor, representatives of the Ministry of Justice and Police, the District Commissioner for Wanica North-West Suraksha Sital-Hirasingh and the representatives of the 5 collaborating Paramaribo East, Paramaribo North, Paramaribo West, Kwatta and Para. The different sponsors of the project were also present.After short speeches by Miss G. Acton from the Ministry of Justice and Police, Lions JCC Project Chair R. Augustin, Lions District Governor J. Hoffman and the Director operational affairs for the Ministry of Justice and Police O.Helstone the groundbreaking ceremony was performed by the three latter officials.This was followed by the unveiling of the project sign which was done by the Lions District Governor, the Director operational affairs for the Ministry of Justice and Police and the District Commissioner.The building processes are scheduled for a total of 100 working days.#givefromtheheart#district60a
On October 29th 2021, Optometrist/Orthoptist Varida Haarloo, Zienderogen Foundation, Ophthalmologist Lion Denise Doelwijt, Kuster Optique and Focusslijperij N.V. started the 2nd Eye screening project for children of the Primary school. After screening, the children which are in need of glasses will receive them free of charge. Within this project, Lionsclub Paramaribo West supports this cause by providing breakfast hampers to the children.#givefromtheheart#globalcausevision#district60a
Our Region chairperson and club member Lion Loraine Soekanti Arsomedjo teamed up with her daughter Caitlyn, who is a member of the Paramaribo East Leo Club. They drove around downtown Paramaribo to distribute food, fruit & drink to homeless people on the street. They also donated food hampers to 2 less fortunate families in their neighborhood.A Service Challenge project to celebrate the birthday of our IP. Douglas X. Alexander.#region1servicechallenge
When reading the Service Challenge of Region 1 in connection with the birthday of IP Douglas, Paramaribo West LC immediately joined forces.Our gift from the heart
went out to a underpriveleged family.Happy bday IP. Douglas X. Alexander.#region1servicechallenge#givefromtheheart#kindnessmatters#kindnessinservice #WeServe #district60a#APforVP#APServiceChallenge
The Ministry of Justice and Police and five collaborating Lions Clubs in Suriname have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for the construction of a practice building for the Youth Correction Center (JCC) at Santo Boma. The Ministry of Justice and Police was hereby represented by its Minister Mr. Kenneth Amoksi. The representatives of the five collaborating Lions Clubs were District Governor – District 60A Jerry Hoffman and Executive Committee Chairman Rudolph Augustin MSc. In addition to this MOU, an Implementation Agreement will also be signed with the Director of Operational Services. The JCC project is also supported by the Ministry of Education, Science and Culture. The signing took place at the Congreshal on Thursday 26th August 2021.The Ministry of Justice and Police has been setting up a correction center for convicted juveniles for years. The building complex that has been partially erected needs a thorough renovation and has a reception capacity for 96 children in the age category 12 to 18 years. Currently 35 young people are being educated.The aim of this cooperation is to achieve a vocational and market-oriented education program in which sufficient attention is given to developing practical skills and to laying a good foundation for these young people so that they can make a successful return to society after leaving the correction center. The construction of this practice building will have an impact not only on the lives of the young detainees, but also on the community. This will include the prevention of recidivism, the reduction of juvenile delinquency and the promotion of social participation.In 2019, this project was resumed by the Ministry of Justice and Police. For the time being, only the classrooms for regular education (theory), sports and the library are operational.This project came to the attention of the Lions Clubs in Suriname in 2018. After a presentation by Georgetine Acton, Project Coordinator, the five collaborating Lions clubs Paramaribo East, Paramaribo West,Paramaribo North, Kwatta and Para have unanimously decided to support this great project and to enter into a partnership with the Ministry of Justice and Police.The total construction costs for the practice building have been estimated at US$ 97,027.69. The Lions Clubs International Foundation (LCIF) has issued a Grant of US$68,464.00 upon application by the five collaborating Lions Clubs. The remaining amount is further financed by the five cooperating Lions Clubs. Construction will start at the end of September 2021. Completion is scheduled for February 2022. #givefromtheheart#district60a
In collaboration with the Optometrist/Orthoptist Varida Haarloo, Zienderogen Foundation, Ophthalmologist Lion Denise Doelwijt and Kuster Optique, Lions Club Paramaribo West started an Eye Screening project for children from the primary schools. This project started on August 25th and at the end these children will receive the glasses completely free of charge.The spectacle frames have already been sponsored by the Zienderogen foundation in the Netherlands and have already arrived in Suriname.Focusslijperij N.V. takes care of the glasses.Currently children of OS Drambrandersgracht and OS Blijdschool with visual complaints have been selected by the teachers and have visited Vision Care by Varida N.V. Children with other complaints are seen by the Ophthalmologist.
This morning Lions club Paramaribo West donated 10 packs of disposable Adult diapers and 10 packs of latex gloves to Nursing home “ Huize Ashiana “ as the 1st fundspending project for the Fiscal year 2021-2022. The Head of Nursing Nurse S. Dalger-Marcet symbolically received these items from Club President Lion Humphrey Bergraaf.
On Sunday May the 16th 2021, Lions Club Paramaribo West has carried out its "Fight the Hunger" project in the district of Coronie.We have provided food packages to 9 families and the children'shome "DeToekomst"
Lionsclub Paramaribo West celebrated its 46th anniversary on march 19, 2021.To ensure that we do not let this go unnoticed, we have donated a donation of mouth masks and hand sanitizer to Huize Ashiana. The donation was made by Parliament member Chuanrui Wang. Thank you!#WeServe #LionsClubInternational #kindnessmatters #md60
Just during the Council of Governors meeting, our fellow Lion Vincent Liu has been elected MD60 New Voices.Lion Vincent had already been elected as the new vocies in a previous procedure within District 60A.Congratulations fellow Vinny Liu.Keep up the great work you are doing! And you see, it's being recognized and we really appreciate you.Our congratulations also go out to the Lions: Simone , Ava-Loi and Lawrence
It is PDG appriciation month.In order not to let this go unnoticed, we as a board have put a number of people in the spotlight this week.We have a PDG in our club , fellow Glenn. And a PiS and son of a PDG, lady Arsine and fellow Dino.We have provided a delicious lunch. Completely covid19 proof and yet appreciate the strength that PDG Ln Glenn still gives to the club, the support of his PIS Carmen. And the support of Lady Arsine (
PDG Ln Erwin) that we can still enjoy a lot! Gran tangi!
The clubs are audited annually by the District Governor. Even this fiscal year, despite the measures surrounding the worldwide covid-19 pandemic, this club audit has taken place. It took place completely virtually and together we were able to ensure that we were able to complete this important milestone for everyone. Thanks to the DG, First Vice DG, the Cabin Sec, Region Chair person, Zone Chairpersons 1A & B and the Vice-Leo associate. Thanks for the support of our boardmembers
On January 20th 2021, Lions Club Paramaribo West had a follow-up meeting with the management team of the Academic Hospital Paramaribo for our Childhood Cancer Project.These meetings are all preparations to set up a department for the treatment of children with cancer. All fundraising events this year will focus on executing this project successfully.#WeServe
Closing the year is a tradition within our club. This year we did this with a family day! We have evaluated this eventful and unusual year. And of course enjoyed nature.
This is the impression of our last ALV of 2020. In these times of the COVID-19 pandemic it is nice to be together physically again. Some members were recognized for their efforts during the last fiscal year. We were also allowed to transform our three guests into prospective members. They were also part of our Leaders / Membership program: "The new voices from West".
Today we had our gathering ‘new voices’ program. This program is part of our membership program. Paramaribo West Lions Club is giving the ‘young’ members a voice and we are creating leadership in our club
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Sportsday with the Academic Pediatric Center Suriname in collaberation with Lc Parbo West
Tonight we have installed our PM Lion Nicole With during a special meeting. We are very happy with the addition of this fellow! Welcome! Serving Together Towards a New Normal !!
This year we were unable to carry out our signature "Back to school hairpolish" project due to the covid19 measures.However, due to a force majeure situation at one of the Children’s home which we regularly support, we’ve managed to provide our support with the help of our club members so that the boys hairs were cared for. #WeServe
LCPW has today its second physical meeting for this fiscal year. This was made possible by the adapted measures regarding gathering. We missed these meetings.
Op woensdag 4 november 2020 hebben wij twee donaties gedaan aan Verpleeghuis Evie te district Commewijne. De 1e donatie bestaat uit mondkapjes & handsanitizer voor het personeel welke is mogelijk gemaakt door tussenkomst van Dna lid Chuanrui Wang. Bij de 2e donatie hebben wij een speciaal op maat gemaakt bed frame met matras voor een van haar bewoners die bedlegerig is. On Wednesday, November 4, 2020 we made two donations to Verpleeghuis Evie in district Commewijne. The first consist of disposable face masks and hand sanitizers which was made possible on behalf of Parliament member Chuanrui Wang. And second, a specially made-to-measure bed frame with mattress for one of its residents who is bedridden.#WeServe
Today, October 31th 2020, we had the third edition of our annual Cook out and we successfully completed this fundraising project. The 500 meals are prepared, made, packed and sold with the support of our members' partners, family, friends, neighbors. Naturally, our members have also contributed. Thanks to the committee of this project.Simultaneous we carried out a fundspending project by donating 100 meals to three children's homes. Thanks, among other things, to the sponsorship of van DROB scaffolding rental.#WeServe
Op 25 september 2020 is Lionsclub Paramaribo West gestart met de jaarlijkse Peace Poster Contest. Thema van het jaar is: " Peace through service ".In totaal doen 10 kinderen mee aan deze wereldwijde tekenwedstrijd,waarbij de kinderen hun creativiteit tonen. We wensen de deelnemers heel veel plezier bij het maken van hun tekening en het uitbeelden van het thema voor dit jaar.On September 25, 2020, Lionsclub Paramaribo West started the annual Peace Poster Contest.Theme of the year is: "Peace through service". A total of 10 children participate in this worldwide drawing competition, where the children show their creativity.We wish the participants a lot of fun creating their drawing and portraying this year's theme.#WeServe
Op Woensdag 23 September 2020 heeft LCPW een donatie van maskers & hand sanitizers gedaan aan Stichting Huize Betheljada. De directeur van de stichting was enorm verblijdt met deze donatie daar deze veelvuldig wordt gebruikt door voornamelijk het personeel. Als Lions en als gemeenschap dienen we ook stil te staan bij de beleving van de COVID-19 pandemie van de bewoners van Huize Betheljada. Deze donatie is mede-mogelijk gemaakt door tussenkomst van DNA-lid Chuanrui Wang. Dank hiervoor.On Wednesday September 23 2020 LCPW made a donation of masks & hand sanitizers to the Huize Betheljada Foundation. The director of the foundation was very pleased with this donation, as it is frequently used by mainly the staff. As Lions and as a community, we should also reflect on the COVID-19 pandemic experience of the residents of Huize Betheljada.This donation was made possible in part by the intervention of Parliament member Chuanrui Wang.Thanks for this.#WeServe
Onze prospective member (PM) Leo Garvin Palm is hedenavond zaterdag 11 juli 2020 geinstalleerd als lid van onze club. Wij heten Lion Garvin welkom in onze club!
De installatie van de Lionsclub Paramaribo West board van het Fiscal year 2020/2021 heeft zaterdag vanavond 11 juli 2020 plaatsgevonden. Voor een ieder van de club was deze installatie een nieuwe ervaring, gezien de maatregelen ter preventie van covid19. Wij zijn er uiteindelijk toch nog in geslaagd om volgens de tradities van het lionisme deze handeling doorgang te laten vinden.#WeServe
Vandaag, zondag 28 juni 2020 heeft Lions Club Paramaribo West haar laatste activiteit voor dit fiscal year 2019/2020 uitgevoerd.In het kader van het wereldwijde Lions “ Fight the hunger’ programma heeft Lions Club Paramaribo West haar bijdrage geleverd door ongeveer 20 gezinnen te voorzien van voedselpakketten. Gezien de huidige omstandigheden rondom de preventie van Covid-19, konden er maar maximaal 5 personen deelnemen aan deze activiteit vanuit onze club.Om het jaar toch goed af te sluiten met de geringe bewegingsruimte hebben we vandaag gemeend deze donatie te doen. We zijn onze sponsors, de trekker van dit project en alle sympathisanten erg dankbaar dat wij mede door hun inzet dit project succes hebben kunnen afronden. Zelfs de hevige regenbuien van hedenochtend hebben ons niet weerhouden om dit project vandaag toch nog uit te voeren.#WeServe
LCPW heeft zich ingezet om op 22 juni 2020 een speciale bril te doneren aan deze leerling die al enige tijd te kampen had met slecht zicht.Deze speciale bril zal bijdragen aan het genot om ten alle tijden een beter zicht te hebben.#WeServe
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