President Danny Faure received a delegation of Lions Club International headed by the Zone Chairperson for Lions of Seychelles, Dr Sasi Kumar.

The President commended the work of the Lions Clubs in Seychelles and thanked them for their active engagement within the community in collaboration with their international partners. President Faure highlighted how they have integrated their efforts with the ongoing development of the country and said the people of Seychelles value the voluntary contributions made through their Clubs at the service of citizens daily.

Dr Kumar spoke to the President about the successes and on-going projects of Lions Clubs International in areas such as in health, education, and infrastructure among others. The delegation also discussed proposed projects that could be beneficial for the people of Seychelles in the area of environment, diabetes and capacity building as part of its Lions’ Quest Programme.

In a press interview after the meeting, Dr Kumar said that the Lions Club International motto is to serve and reach out to every corner of Seychelles. They have four clubs established here in Seychelles: Lions Club of Seychelles, Melvin Jules Fellowship Lions Club of Seychelles, Sentinel Women Lions Club of Seychelles and Rising Lions Club. Dr Kumar explained that each club has their specific activities and goals aiming towards the sight-screening programme, youths, paediatric cancer and diabetes.

In addition to Dr Kumar, the delegation consisted of District Governor 411A, Amarpreet Sembi, Constitutional Area leader for Africa 411A, Rajinder Singh Sembi, Past Council Chairperson, Davinder Singh Eri LCIF, as well as a several Lions Clubs of Seychelles members.