Article Archive08.14.2024Healthy Foods for Stronger ChildrenIn Lima, Peru, the Nuevo Milenio Lions stepped in to help when they learned that children in their community were silently suffering from the effects of extreme poverty and malnutrition. A pre-school teacher in the town of Cielito Azul-Payet, where families have limited access to education and healthcare, informed the…more...08.14.2024New Hope, New SchoolLike most of the world, the members of the Bursa Koza Lions Club were shocked by the magnitude of the earthquake that hit southern Türkiye and northern Syria on the morning of February 6, 2023. The quake was the deadliest to hit present-day Türkiye, killing over 50,000 people and leaving…more...08.14.2024A Path to Restoration: LCIF’s Response to Japan’s Noto EarthquakeOn January 1, 2024, a massive earthquake ripped through the Noto Peninsula of Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan. This earthquake had a moment magnitude of 7.5 and a focal depth of 10 kilometers (6.2 miles), resulting in a massive trail of destruction that included 245 confirmed deaths and 1,298 injuries. At least…more...08.14.2024Lions Quest: Empowering Youth Across the GlobeOver the course of four decades, Lions Quest has made a profound impact on youth, experienced exponential growth and formed meaningful partnerships to help young people reach their full potential. Lions Quest is Lions Clubs International Foundation’s (LCIF) comprehensive and universal, evidence-based social and emotional learning program. This year marks…more...06.13.2024Addressing Hygiene Needs in the Southern Peninsula: SPLaSh Program UpgradeHomelessness has been a major problem in the Southern Peninsula of Australia for many years. Rising rental prices and a severe lack of housing stock in the area has pushed people out onto the streets. “It is truly heartbreaking to witness the hardships faced by those without homes in our…more...05.20.2024Enhancing Care: Upgrading the Pediatric Oncology Ward at Regina Margherita Children's HospitalThe Pediatric Oncology Ward at the Regina Margherita Children’s Hospital in Turin, Italy, has been providing care to children with serious illnesses for over 50 years. The ward includes a Stem-Cell Transplant Unit that has been saving young lives since 1989. Bone-marrow transplants, also known as stem-cell transplants, are commonly…more...04.05.2024Lion’s Mobility Park: Martensville’s Inclusive Eco-Friendly PlaygroundMartensville, Saskatchewan, is a thriving city in western Canada that maintains its small-town charm. Recognizing the evolving needs of community members facing mobility challenges, Lions embarked on a mission to create an environmentally friendly playground that is inclusive for disabled children in the community. Lions of District 5 SKN displayed…more...03.28.2024Expanding Camp Sweet Life: The Type 1 Diabetes Camp for YouthSurrounded by beautiful trees and a glimmering lake, Camp Sweet Life's idyllic location in southern Minnesota echoes the message of empowerment its counselors offer students with type 1 diabetes. Living with diabetes as a child can be challenging. It requires constant monitoring and a level of responsibility that may feel…more...02.28.2024Lions Are on a Mission to Grow.The world needs Lions like never before. For more than a century, Lions have stepped up in their communities — giving, supporting and serving. Each Lion matters to the people who depend on us. And every club is doing their part to make their communities stronger, healthier and kinder places…more...02.28.2024Golden PlaydatesA friendly visitor is always a welcome sight for those living in retirement homes. But when tiny visitors are strolled in with their rosy cheeks, infectious smiles and bubbly personalities, the residents know they’re in for a special treat. In Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada, the Circle of Life program is…more...Previous12345…32Next