INAUGURATION OF OCTOBER SERVICE WEEK- Vendor Umbrella Distribution

02 Oct 2026

LIONS INTERNATIONAL DISTRICT 3231 A4 | L.Y. 2026–27 VENDOR UMBRELLA DISTRIBUTION DRIVE In Association with Bhukha Na Rahe Koi Community Service Team – Since 2021 Date: 2nd October 2026 Venue: Opp. Shagun White Woods, Plot No. 183, Sector 20, Ulwe, Navi Mumbai --- 1. ACTIVITY OVERVIEW As part of the Inauguration of October Service Week 2026, a Vendor Umbrella Distribution Drive was organised under the banner of Bhukha Na Rahe Koi – Community Service Team (Since 2021). As part of this initiative, 50 vendor umbrellas were distributed to participating Lions Clubs for further distribution among deserving street vendors and other beneficiaries in their respective communities. The initiative aims to provide practical support to vendors who work outdoors and are exposed to challenging weather conditions while carrying out their daily livelihood activities. --- 2. PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS Particular| Details Total Vendor Umbrellas| 50 Distribution| To Participating Lions Clubs Purpose| Further distribution to deserving vendors Project Cost| ₹30,000/- Organised Under| Bhukha Na Rahe Koi Occasion| Inauguration of October Service Week 2026 --- 3. OBJECTIVE OF THE PROJECT The initiative was undertaken with the following objectives: - To support street vendors and small livelihood earners. - To provide protection from rain and harsh weather conditions. - To support vendors in continuing their livelihood with dignity. - To encourage Lions Clubs to undertake need-based community service. - To strengthen collaborative and twinning service initiatives among Lions Clubs. --- 4. CLUB-LEVEL DISTRIBUTION The 50 vendor umbrellas were handed over to participating Lions Clubs, enabling individual Clubs to identify genuine beneficiaries within their respective communities and distribute the umbrellas where they are most needed. This decentralised approach helps ensure that the support reaches deserving street vendors at the grassroots level. --- 5. SERVICE IMPACT 50 VENDOR UMBRELLAS | ₹30,000 PROJECT COST | MULTIPLE LIONS CLUBS The project represents a simple yet meaningful humanitarian intervention, providing practical assistance to people who depend on outdoor vending activities for their livelihood. Through this initiative, Bhukha Na Rahe Koi continues its commitment to collaborative, need-based and dignity-oriented community service. --- 6. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT Bhukha Na Rahe Koi – Community Service Team (Since 2021) expresses sincere gratitude to all participating Lions Clubs, Lions Members, volunteers, donors, project coordinators and supporters for contributing towards the successful implementation of this initiative. SERVE WITH UNITY – LEAD WITH DIGNITY BHUKHA NA RAHE KOI Community Service Team – Since 2021 Convenor: PMJF Lion Milind Ramesh Patil