Diabetes Mass Screening in Nepal In Biratnagar, Nepal, the prevalence of undiagnosed diabetes has been steadily increasing. Many individuals are unaware of their diabetic status, leading to delayed diagnosis and treatment, which increases long-term health risks such as cardiovascular disease, kidney failure and other complications. Leos in District 325C were inspired to take action. Recognizing that many people were unable […]
Enhancing a Childhood Cancer Facility in West Africa Cancer rates are steadily increasing in Burkina Faso. Since 2012, the West African country’s Ministry of Health, has reported over 5,000 new cancer cases each year. Yet the country’s healthcare system remains ill-equipped to meet demand, leaving many patients without the care they urgently need. Only two hospitals in the entire country treat children with […]
2023-2024 Annual Report Dear Lions and Leos, I want to thank you all for giving me the amazing opportunity to serve as chairperson of Lions Clubs International Foundation (LCIF). Because of you, this past year was just awesome! I hope you will enjoy reading the 2023-2024 annual report, which highlights some of the incredible things your support […]
Introducing Lions Quest to the Juvenile Justice System Lions Quest social and emotional learning programs are built to support, encourage and honor the unique strengths and experiences of every student. Designed to create a sense of connection and belonging inside and out of the classroom, these programs ensure that everyone recognizes their value and contributions to society so that no one feels left […]
Offering Hope Through Daily Meals: Transport Vans in Budapest In Budapest, Hungary, a long-established community kitchen is making an impact by providing nourishing, daily meals. As the need for food assistance continues to grow, especially since the arrival of Ukrainian refugees, the Dankó Street Communal Kitchen is a vital resource for children, families and elderly citizens. Founded in the early 1990s, Dankó Street Communal […]
A Dream for Generations Over four decades ago, Saroj ji and Lalji Mehrotra were a young couple with bold dreams. They were drawn to philanthropy and a compelling vision for supporting young girls’ education in small communities in India. With Gandhiji’s principles of education to guide them, they developed educational institutions and created the Sar-La Education Trust to support […]
Cúcuta Lions’ Community-Driven Recycling Project Cúcuta, officially known as San José de Cúcuta, is a Colombian municipality located at the foot of the Eastern Ranges of the Colombian Andes. In Cúcuta, only 3.6% of solid waste is recycled with the other 96.4% ending up in landfills. If this continues, it is projected to cause the landfills of all 321 municipalities […]
Playscape: Wellington Regional Children’s Hospital’s Outdoor Therapeutic Space Wellington Regional Children’s Hospital, established in 1912, is New Zealand’s first children’s hospital. This hospital treats children from newborn to 18 years old and is one of the five hospitals in the country that perform specialist pediatric surgery. Its surgical services go beyond Wellington, treating children from significant portions of the North and South Island. […]
Expanding the SightFirst Legacy LCIF launches new Vision Grant to support Lions’ service. “Ever since Helen Keller inspired Lions to champion the vision cause 100 years ago, we’ve served and advocated for the blind and visually impaired of all ages, in every corner of the world,” said Lions Clubs International Foundation (LCIF) Chairperson Dr. Patti Hill. This historic appeal […]
Stopping the Spread: Measles-Rubella Vaccination Campaign in West Bengal Measles and rubella are highly contagious viral diseases that spread easily through coughing or sneezing and can cause life-threatening health complications. Despite the availability of safe and cost-effective vaccines, thousands of infants and children die from both diseases worldwide each year. Lions in West Bengal saw an opportunity to help. Since vaccination is the most […]