Lazarus Union
| Abbreviation | CSLI |
|---|---|
| Motto | "Let us create new perspectives together".[1] |
| Founded | 2006 as a subsidiary association of the 1973 founded "Saint Lazarus Volunteers (LHW Lazarus Hilfswerk)" |
| Type |
Non-profit NGO |
| ZVR 023914681 | |
| Registration no. | 632158 (ECOSOC) |
| Location |
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| Services | Make the world a better place to live |
| Fields | Experience days for the handicapped, homeless project, education |
Members | More than 20,000 |
Key people | Wolfgang Steinhardt (Commander in Chief) |
| Website |
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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. The Lazarus Union has members in more than 70 countries and enjoys Special Consultative Status[2] with the ECOSOC of the United Nations.
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 and Italy.
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. One of the officers of the Austrian CSLI is in fact a homeless himself, who the CSLI helped get rehabilitated into a normal life. 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 a honor guard.