Botswana: Botswana Government organised Multiple District 412 Liberty Intelligence, Our National Safety (LIONS) Club, which held its Annual Convention in Francistown over the weekend.
The Vice President of the Republic of Botswana, Slumber Tsogwane, appreciated the district for hosting their meeting in Francistown.
Vice President Slumber Tsogwane said the convention, which was attended by members from Botswana, Malawi, Mozambique and Zimbabwe, was a continuation and expansion of the tourism industry, which HATAB’s Annual Conference was discussing in Maun.
Vice President Tsogwane highlighted that even the convention theme, “Service from the heart in the City of all things Precious”, spoke to the will the club has to contribute towards making the second city a tourism destination.
The International Director, Dr Ahmed Salim Mostafa, submitted that the district had completed more than 960 (Nine hundred and sixty) projects. He said these are the reported projects only and was positive that some projects were undertaken but not registered across the district. Dr Mostafa challenged members to have completed at least 1000 (Thousand) projects by the end of the year and reach 1250 (One thousand two hundred and fifty) members.
The International Director said the convention was meant to renew friendships, share ideas and bring innovative, unique service to the community. The Region Chair, Ms Sylvia Muzila, lamented that, indeed, gatherings like this add value to the tourism industry of the city. She urged the youth to join the LIONS club so that they continue the legacy.
What is LIONS Club?
LIONS club have been serving communities and the underprivileged for the past 70 years. More than 250,000 deserving people have benefited from its efforts, and more than 57,000 diabetic patients have been assisted by the club.
The working of Lions Club in Botswana…
The LIONS Club of Botswana is involved in a variety of community projects, like: diabetes awareness, youth programmes, vision care, and environmental initiatives. Their main motive of work is to empower individuals and communities to achieve their full potential by providing resources, support and opportunities.
