Lions långsiktiga planer att hjälpa Haiti

Lions i Haiti har bildat en kommitté av Lions ledare för Haiti, Dominikanska republiken och angränsande länder för att övervaka återuppbyggnadsarbetet. En returresa planeras genom LCIF ordförande Al Brandel och LCIF personal för den sista veckan i februari för att diskutera framtida långsiktiga planer.

The Lions of Haiti have formed a committee of Lions leaders for Haiti, Dominican Republic and neighboring countries to oversee the reconstruction efforts. A return trip is planned by LCIF Chairperson Al Brandel and LCIF staff for the last week of February to future discuss long-term plans.

Initial reports from the Lions of Haiti for long-term reconstruction focus on building a school and an ophthalmic clinic. This is similar to what Lions have been done for reconstruction following other catastrophes.

Details will be finalized in the coming days, as Lions are currently focused on immediate needs, such as shelter, food and water. Once these plans are complete, they will be posted here.

To further relief efforts in Haiti, LCIF is reaching out to organizations in both Haiti and around the world. The International Organization of Migration has offered to provide supplies and assistance to Lions camps. LCIF is also partnering with the shipping company, Maersk, and the World Food Program, to ship tents donated by Lions of Sweden and food donated by the World Food Program, to Haiti free of charge. Additionally, the Foundation is in final discussions to partner with USAID and Catholic Relief Services.