Our hearts and prayers are with those suffering in Indonesia and elsewhere as a result of the devastating earthquake on May 29, 2006. I know that Lions in the affected areas are doing all they can to help save lives and bring comfort to survivors. LCIF will help Lions as they meet immediate needs such as food and water and then as they respond to longer-term problems.

Two days after the earthquake, LCIF approved a US$150,000 Major Catastrophe grant. Lions in Indonesia are forming an earthquake committee to plan rebuilding projects.

LCIF also approved a US$10,000 Emergency Grant for District 307-B.
Indonesian Lions are using the funds for basic needs such as food, medicine and other necessary short-term supplies.

Lions quickly responded to the disaster. Japanese Lions in Multiple Districts 330-337 are expected to make a large donation to LCIF to help the earthquake victims.
Indonesia is comprised of two Lions Districts: 307-A covers Sumatra, while 307-B covers Java, Kalimantan, and Sulawesi. MD-307 is comprised of 153 Lions clubs, with 4,414 members.
LCIF also set up a designated fund to help earthquake victims. The fund is called Indonesia Earthquake Relief - 2006.

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