Summer 2024Past Issues New Hope, New SchoolLike most of the world, the members of the Bursa Koza Lions Club were shocked by the magnitude of the earthquake that hit southern Türkiye and northern Syria on the morning of February 6, 2023. The quake was the deadliest to hit present-day Türkiye, killing over 50,000 people and leaving an estimated 1.5 million homeless. The club witnessed essential aid like water, food and hygiene supplies coming into the area, and volunteers assisting with distribution.…more...A Path to Restoration: LCIF’s Response to Japan’s Noto EarthquakeOn January 1, 2024, a massive earthquake ripped through the Noto Peninsula of Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan. This earthquake had a moment magnitude of 7.5 and a focal depth of 10 kilometers (6.2 miles), resulting in a massive trail of destruction that included 245 confirmed deaths and 1,298 injuries. At least 89,666 structures were damaged, including over 76,000 houses, leaving families stranded without a roof over their heads. People were forced to live in evacuation shelters…more...Lions Quest: Empowering Youth Across the GlobeOver the course of four decades, Lions Quest has made a profound impact on youth, experienced exponential growth and formed meaningful partnerships to help young people reach their full potential. Lions Quest is Lions Clubs International Foundation’s (LCIF) comprehensive and universal, evidence-based social and emotional learning program. This year marks the 40th anniversary of LCIF’s first grant to what used to be the independent organization, Quest International. Over the years, the two organizations grew closer,…more...