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What is the Aktion Club?
Aktion Club is the newest member of the
Sponsored Organizations and Programs at Kiwanis
International. Aktion Club is a
community-service group for adult citizens who live
with a disability.
The mission of Aktion Club is
Aktion Club members strive to return to their
communities the benefits, help, and caring they have
received, as well as develop important skills in the
process.
To provide
adults w/disabilities an opportunity to develop
initiative and leadership
To serve their community
To be integrated into society
To demonstrate the dignity and value of citizens living with
disabilities.
The
Benefits
An
Aktion Club can benefit its members in many ways
through service and recreational events. These
activities enable the members to:
Participate in the active life of the community
Provide an opportunity to contribute to the community
Develop mechanical, creative, and intellectual abilities
Social interaction awareness
Improve self-esteem
Develop leadership skills
Achieve personal and service goals |