The Lions Clubs International District 301-B1 Philippines, with emergency relief grant funding from the Lions Clubs International Foundation (LCIF), successfully carried out a relief operation Jan. 11 for evacuees affected by the Kanlaon volcano eruption.
Members from 47 Lions Clubs in Western Visayas distributed essential aid, including 600 emergency food packs, 600 hygiene and toiletry kits, 2,000 ready-to-eat food packs, and 600 kiddie happy packs for children, to support the internally displaced persons (IDPs) who had been evacuated from the four-kilometer danger zone surrounding Kanlaon volcano.
The following evacuation centers in La Carlota City and La Castellana were the primary beneficiaries of the relief operation: La Carlota City College Cubay Campus: 108 families and 328 individuals; La Carlota South II Elementary School: 102 families and 386 individuals; La Carlota Gymnasium: 20 families and 68 individuals; and La Castellana National High School – Junior High: 366 families and 1,166 individuals.
This timely assistance was vital for the displaced families, who were forced to evacuate due to the increased volcanic activity and the threat of eruption.
As part of the ongoing emergency response, the relief operation aimed to provide immediate support to the affected individuals, ensuring that they have access to basic needs such as food, hygiene products, and shelter, the club said in a press release.
Lions Clubs International (LCI), founded in 1917, is the world’s largest service club organization, with over 1.4 million members in more than 200 countries and geographic areas.
Lions Clubs are dedicated to serving their communities by addressing key issues, such as health, education, and disaster relief. The members volunteer their time and resources to make a positive difference in the lives of individuals and communities around the world.
Lions Clubs International District 301-B1 Philippines, with the continued support of the LCIF, remains committed to responding to disasters, providing immediate relief, and supporting long-term recovery efforts to help rebuild lives and communities. ||
