The Next Generation of Leaders: Leos Create Meaningful Change Through Service
Oak Brook, Illinois--(Newsfile Corp. - December 5, 2025) - As mental health, climate change, and social isolation shape a generation's experience, one thing is clear: young people are ready to lead — and they're already doing it. And now, with the United Nations naming 2026 International Volunteer Year, there is a renewed global call to recognize and promote service-minded people of all ages. Through the Leo Program, the youth arm of Lions Clubs International, more than 200,000 Leos in over...
2025-12-05 3:00 PM EST
Lions Clubs Worldwide Take Action for Mental Health and Well-being
Oak Brook, Illinois--(Newsfile Corp. - October 1, 2025) - On World Mental Health Day, October 10, Lions International-the world's largest membership-based service organization-reaffirms its commitment to supporting mental health and well-being through a global service initiative launched in 2025.The initiative, which promotes awareness, education, and advocacy, includes the first Lions Week of Service for Mental Health and Well-being, held October 4-12, 2025, to coincide with World Mental...
2025-10-01 3:07 PM EDT
Lions International Served More than 410 Million People Worldwide Last Year
Oak Brook, Illinois--(Newsfile Corp. - September 25, 2025) - Between July 1, 2024, and June 30, 2025, Lions International members served more than 410 million people globally, reflecting the unwavering dedication of over 1.4 million Lions and Leos."Over the past year, Lions worldwide have once again demonstrated the true power of making a mark," said Fabrício Oliveira, Immediate Past International President of Lions Clubs International and current Chairperson of Lions Clubs International...
2025-09-25 4:01 PM EDT
Lions Clubs International Foundation Receives António Champalimaud Vision Award
Oak Brook, Illinois--(Newsfile Corp. - September 10, 2025) - Lions Clubs International Foundation (LCIF) has been honored with the 2025 António Champalimaud Vision Award, one of the world's foremost recognitions in the fight against blindness and vision loss. LCIF shares this year's distinction with fellow awardees, the International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness and The Fred Hollows Foundation. Presented annually by the Champalimaud Foundation, the award celebrates outstanding...
2025-09-10 4:19 PM EDT
Lions Celebrate a Successful Year of Service at the 107th Lions International Convention
Oak Brook, Illinois--(Newsfile Corp. - July 18, 2025) - Lions International marked several key milestones at the 107th Lions International Convention held in Orlando, Florida, USA. Nearly 9,500 Lions from just under 150 countries gathered for this premier event to reconnect with fellow members from around the globe, explore new strategies for strengthening and expanding clubs, and celebrate another impactful year of service to communities in need.Between July 1, 2024, and June 30, 2025, the...
2025-07-18 11:20 AM EDT
A.P. Singh Elected as 2025-2026 Lions Clubs International President
Oak Brook, Illinois--(Newsfile Corp. - July 17, 2025) - Lions Clubs International proudly announces the election of A.P. Singh of Kolkata, India, as its International President for the 2025-2026 fiscal year. A longstanding and visionary leader in the Lions community, Singh brings more than four decades of service, innovation, and global perspective to the world's largest humanitarian service organization.Singh has been a Lion since 1984 and is a member of the Calcutta Vikas Lions Club. He has...
2025-07-17 2:51 PM EDT
Lions International Honors Stephen Lewis Foundation with Humanitarian Award
Oak Brook, Illinois--(Newsfile Corp. - May 1, 2024) - For its dedication to humanitarian service and championing health and human rights to end AIDS, the Stephen Lewis Foundation will be presented with the 2024 Lions Humanitarian Award during the 106th Lions Clubs International Convention this June. Stephen Lewis Foundation co-founder Ilana Landsberg-Lewis will accept the award. The Stephen Lewis Foundation partners with community-led organizations that empower women and girls, grandmothers,...
2024-05-01 11:00 AM EDT
Lions International Elects Dr. Patti Hill as Its New International President
Oak Brook, Illinois--(Newsfile Corp. - July 18, 2023) - Dr. Patti Hill from Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, was elected to serve as international president of Lions Clubs International at the association's 105th International Convention, July 7 through July 11, 2023.2023-2024 Lions International President Dr. Patti HillTo view an enhanced version of this graphic, please visit:
2023-07-18 10:26 AM EDT