Lazarus Union

The Corps Saint Lazarus International (CSLI), or simply the Lazarus Union, is an international non-governmental organization that focuses on humanitarian aid and civil protection, whilst following the principles of Saint Lazarus; tolerance, humility, mercy and charity.[2] The Lazarus Union has members in more than 6 countries and enjoys General Consultative Status[3] with the ECOSOC of the United Nations.

Corps Saint Lazarus International
AbbreviationCSLI
Motto"Let us create new perspectives together".[1]
Founded2006 as a subsidiary association of the 1973 founded "Saint Lazarus Volunteers (LHW Lazarus Hilfswerk)"
FounderSenator Prof.h.c. Wolfgang Steinhardt
TypeNon-profit
NGO
ZVR 023914681
Registration no.632158 (ECOSOC)
Location
ServicesMake the world a better place to live
FieldsExperience days for the handicapped, homeless project, education
Members
More than 22.000
Prof. DDr. Lothar Gellert (General Plenipotentiary since 2019)
Websitewww.lazarus-union.org

History

CSLI was founded in Austria in 2006 as a subsidiary of the LHW (Lazarus Hilfswerk), which was founded in 1973. It is an international organization with headquarters in Austria, in Vienna, and is recognized by the authorities of that country with registration no. 023914681 (Austrian central register). In a short time the CSLI expands in Europe and in many other countries, in each of which develops projects with local specificities. Recognized as an NGO at the UN in 2013 (Code: 632158), in 2014 it obtained special consultative status at the UN ECOSOC and in 2019 the general consultative status.[4][5]

The reference to Lazarus is not so much to the Christian saint as to the tradition of the Knights of St. Lazarus, or Lazarites, an order born in the twefth century to give care to the lepers and the most needy.

Activities

The Lazarus Union has a multitude of activities, mostly focused on helping those in need, such as the homeless, handicapped etc. In some countries the CSLI has civil protection groups, such as in Austria, Germany, Brazil, United States and Italy.[6][7][8][9][10][11][12][13]

Flying Days

Each year the Austrian CSLI arranges a "Flugtag" (Flying Day) for the handicapped. The day is held at the Stockerau Airport and it is composed of a wide array of activities that the handicapped can try - free of charge. Besides being able to get a free flight in several different types of planes and helicopters the visitors can also get a ride in a vintage firetruck, a WW2 jeep and other special vehicles.

Help for the Homeless

The CSLI is very active in helping the homeless. Each winter in Denmark the CSLI donates tents and sleeping bags to the homeless.

Music Corps

The CSLI have their own orchestra playing both brass band music and traditional military marches, as well as an honor guard.

References
  1. "Goals, Declaration and History of the CSLI". www.lazarus-union.org. Retrieved 2020-05-01.
  2. "Sovereign Order of Saint John of Jerusalem". www.kmfap.com. Retrieved 2020-06-04.
  3. http://esango.un.org/civilsociety/showProfileDetail.do?method=showProfileDetails&profileCode=632158
  4. Murphy, Jim (2017-03-20). "2017 Nobel Peace Prize Betting Odds". SportsBettingExperts.com. Retrieved 2020-06-04.
  5. "Continuing its Regular Session, Non-Governmental Organization Committee Recommends 35 Entities for Consultative Status, Defers Action on 67 Others | Meetings Coverage and Press Releases". www.un.org. Retrieved 2020-06-04.
  6. e.V, Lazarus Union Niederbayern. "Einsamkeit im Alter - Rottaler Raiffeisenbank eG". rottaler-raiba.viele-schaffen-mehr.de (in German). Retrieved 2020-06-04.
  7. "1st Lazarus Union Handicapped Sail Cruise". www.unitedgrandpriories.org. Retrieved 2020-06-04.
  8. "Lazarus Union - Thema auf meinbezirk.at". meinbezirk.at (in German). Retrieved 2020-06-04.
  9. "Prevenzione e protezione a Pozzuoli, ne parliamo con il Corpo Italiano di San Lazzaro | L'Iniziativa". 2019-08-30. Archived from the original on 2019-08-30. Retrieved 2020-06-04.
  10. "Corpo Italiano di San Lazzaro il 24 maggio 2019 a Roma con esperti di protezione civile | Ulixes news" (in Italian). Retrieved 2020-06-04.
  11. Cortex. "Inaugurazione Distretto Toscana Corpo Italiano di San Lazzaro". www.57100livorno.it (in Italian). Retrieved 2020-06-04.
  12. "GIRD 2018 - Giornata Internazionale per la Riduzione dei Disastri". Il Faro Online (in Italian). Retrieved 2020-06-04.
  13. "GIRD 2019 – Giornata Internazionale per la Riduzione dei Disastri – www.onuitalia.it". www.onuitalia.it. Retrieved 2020-06-04.
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