PopularQ&A with Lion Stephanie GraefAfter receiving several invitations, Stephanie Graef finally said yes to joining the Chassell Lions Club in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. At first, she simply wanted to get more involved in her community. What she didn’t expect was how naturally her work as an anti-human trafficking engagement specialist would connect with her…more...The Intersection of Service and Inclusion: LCIF and Special Olympics celebrate 25 years of partnership.Our most impactful partnerships are born from the inherent belief that Lions can make a difference, and that the slogan, “Where there’s a need, there’s a Lion,” can be lived out repeatedly all over the world. Lions perceive community needs from a grassroots level that they believe can be successfully…more...Lions Create a Safer Space for Children Battling CancerThe Immuno-Hematology and Stem Cell Transplantation Department at the National Bone Marrow Transplantation Center (CNGMO) in Tunis is one of the leading cancer facilities in North Africa. Each year, the center provides 6,000 consultations, averages 500 hospitalizations and performs approximately 40 bone marrow transplants, ensuring adults and children diagnosed with…more...LCIF’s Rapid Response to EbolaThe Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is facing the fastest-growing Ebola outbreak ever recorded. As of July 28, thousands of cases have been confirmed, including over 1,500 deaths. The outbreak is caused by the rare Bundibugyo strain of the virus, for which there currently is no approved vaccine or…more...Strengthening a Community One Meal at a TimeAhmedabad, in western India, is a vibrant and resilient city, but for many families living in vulnerable communities, hunger is a daily reality. Financial hardships and the rising cost of basic needs make it difficult to put nutritious food on the table, creating fear, stress and uncertainty. As the need…more...New Computers for Students in GuatemalaIn today’s increasingly technology-centric society, computer literacy is essential for both personal and professional success. However, access to computers and digital learning tools is a major challenge in many areas of the world. The Cooperative Basic Education Institute (IEBC) in Mataquescuintla, Jalapa, Guatemala was facing a significant technology shortage. Their…more...Lions Bring Renewed Vision to MalawiThe Zomba Lions Sight First Eye Hospital in Malawi is doing more than diagnosing and treating eye conditions — it’s transforming lives. Established in 2009 through Lions efforts, the eye hospital serves a population of more than 4 million people. In recent years, the facility has begun to show signs…more...Learning From the Hive: Inspiring Youth to Protect Bees and BiodiversityBees may be small, but they play a huge role in our everyday lives. They help produce one- third of the food we eat and support 90% of wild flowering plants, making them essential to life as we know it. Unfortunately, bees and other pollinators have been on the decline…more...Rooted In ServiceService is the foundation of Lions. It’s who we are and what we do. Our roots run deep — stretching far and wide to build lasting connections and strengthen our world. Every time we serve, our roots grow stronger and deeper. Where roots run deep The 200-foot stone wall that…more...Crossing into FriendshipLion Mike Contreras of Whidbey Island, Washington, was about to cross a busy street when he noticed an elderly man in the crosswalk struggling to maneuver his wheelchair. The Oak Harbor Lion and former police officer quickly jumped in to help. “As I pushed his wheelchair across the street, he…more...Transforming Lives at Both Ends of the LeashWhen three wide-eyed puppies arrived at the Federal Correctional Institution (FCI) on a sunny spring day in Phoenix, 30 female inmates were eagerly waiting to meet them. “Everybody wants to get in on it,” said Lion Cris Gerard, treasurer of the Lions Project for Canine Companions (LPCC) and the driving…more...Fastened for the FutureAt first light on Pediatorkope Island in eastern Ghana, parents walk their children to the muddy banks of the Volta River. No yellow buses wait here. Instead, small wooden boats line the shore, ready to carry students to school on the mainland. Children ages 4 to 15 pile into the…more...My Surprise InductionI share the story of my Lions induction often — partly because it’s pretty comical, but mostly because it shaped who I am today. Even though I grew up around Lions, I never realized it was an international organization. To me, it was just the club my parents and all…more...