Building a Zero-Hunger World: LCIF and World Food Program USA Partner to Provide School Meals For millions of children around the world, a school meal is life changing inside the classroom and beyond. Going to school on an empty stomach decreases concentration and stifles academic performance, making it harder to prepare for a strong future. “If I go to school hungry, I just fall asleep in class. Food gives me […]
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 […]
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. […]
Step Right Up! Who doesn’t love a carnival? It’s a place where you can bring your whole family and spend the day enjoying games, good food and special events, all while having lots of fun. And that’s exactly the experience Lions in Malaysia set out to offer in several communities — with a special Lion twist: life-enhancing service […]
Lions Are Spreading Joy and Feeling It, Too Most people join a Lions club to make a difference and help their communities. But here’s the thing — they end up finding so much more than they ever expected. So, what exactly makes being a Lion so special? We took a peek at our latest member satisfaction survey to uncover what our members love […]
A Shelter of Strength: The Lagos Childhood Cancer Caregiver Home The Federal Medical Center (FMC) in Lagos is one of Nigeria’s premier hospitals for treating childhood cancer. Many parents and caregivers travel from across Nigeria to seek treatment here. According to Past District Governor (PDG) Kema Benedicta Ashibuogwu, “Many children diagnosed with cancer come from outside Lagos State and do not have relatives or friends […]
Finding Balance Numerous research studies have tried to prove what every person who has ever volunteered knows to be true — doing good feels good. So, what does that hit of dopamine do for a person’s overall health and well-being? In a study published in The Gerontologist, older volunteers were less likely to have high blood pressure […]
Two Generations One Mission In 1954, Dr. Jack Weber, a first-year Lion, attended the Lions International Convention in New York City where a crowd gathered around an elderly gentleman in a wheelchair. The man was Melvin Jones. Weber waited his turn, then bent down to shake hands with the founder of Lions Clubs International. Upon learning Weber was new […]
Lion’s Mobility Park: Martensville’s Inclusive Eco-Friendly Playground Martensville, 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 a tireless work ethic holding […]