A SightFirst grant to cover a range of surgical and outpatient equipment for US$133,750 was awarded to District 351 in Lebanon for the new operating theater at Tripoli Governmental Hospital. This hospital specializes in the treatment and care of children born prematurely. This grant will make possible over 600 cataract surgeries a year. Additionally, prematurely born children suffering from retinopathy of prematurity will be able to have their condition treated with the help of the grant.
The Lions of District 403-A-1 in Burkina Faso were awarded US$26,935 to introduce Lions Quest in four schools in the capital city. The grant will cover translation of curriculum, promotion of Lions Quest to the community and training 20 to 25 teachers to implement the program in schools.
See all grants recently approved, find out about our grant program areas or locate grant applications.