Lions Quest Approves US$398,400 in Grants
Oak Brook, Illinois, USA, August 10, 2007—A total of US$398,400 over 5 grants was approved for Lions Quest programs to expand in countries currently participating in the program or to begin the program in new countries. Lions Quest grants approved under Core 4 grants at the Lions Quest Advisory Committee Meeting on August 10, 2007 include:
- Japan, Multiple District 337—US$100,000 to develop a model school to teach Lions Quest
- India, Multiple District 322—US$73,400 to expand the program and train 95 teachers
- Germany, Multiple District 111-OS—US$100,000 for a primary school program
- Lithuania, -District D-131—US$100,000 to expand the program and train trainers
- Texas, USA, District 2-S5—US$25,000 to work with the local school district to implement the program in their district learning center focused for at-risk students
For more information on the Lions Quest program, visit http://www.lions-quest.org/
Lions Clubs International Foundation is Lions helping Lions serve the world. Donations provide funding in the form of grants to financially assist Lions districts with large-scale humanitarian projects that are too extensive for Lions to finance on their own. The Foundation aids Lions in making a greater impact in their local communities, as well as around the world. Through LCIF, Lions ease pain and suffering and bring healing and hope to people worldwide.