OAK BROOK, ILLINOIS – News Direct – December 27, 2023 – Dr. Patty Hill, International President of Lions International, met with Premier Li Qiang of the People’s Republic of China in Beijing to discuss both parties’ commitment to serving the others and to collaborate on the future. humanitarian services.
During the meeting, Chinese Premier Li Qiang thanked Lions International for its commitment to serving those in need and supporting blindness prevention activities across China.
The Lions Clubs International Foundation (LCIF), in partnership with the Chinese Ministry of Health, the National Institute of Hospital Administration and the China Disabled Persons Federation, created a national eye care program: Sight First China Action ( SFCA). The program has served China’s eye care needs for more than two decades.
Li Qiang, Premier of the State Council of China, said the Chinese government attaches great importance to programs to improve public health and encourages charitable organizations to play an active role in this field.
More than 34,000 Lions members serve in more than 1,300 clubs in Lions Clubs of China, and every day, these Lions and Lions around the world make a difference in communities through their humanitarian service.
However, not only are the needs growing in local and global communities, but we also need more compassionate people willing to make a change together.
President Hill encourages new members to join a Lions club, emphasizing that when a person joins a Lions club, it not only makes our community stronger, but it also makes the world kinder, healthier and better.
“I would like to thank the Chinese Lions Federation and the Chinese government for their commitment to helping others.” “When we strive to make positive changes in our lives and the lives of others, we bring good to the world.” Hope said President Er International.
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