LCIF Impact StoriesThe 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 […]
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 addressed through ambitious vision and […]
Leos Lead Inclusive Sports Carnival with LCIF Support In Malaysia, youth with intellectual disabilities often face social exclusion and have limited opportunities to participate sporting activities. In addition, many families and caregivers have expressed concern about how rarely their children are given opportunities to build genuine connections with peers without disabilities. Leos across Multiple District 308 saw inclusive sports as a way to […]
The Impact of Giving: Celebrating Our Million-Dollar DonorsBy Shelby Washington Giving energy, time or resources to those in need has the power to change lives everywhere. Our Million-Dollar Donors have spent their lives selflessly serving their communities through gifts to Lions Clubs International Foundation (LCIF) and inspiring many other Lions to do the same. Million-Dollar Donor and Past International Director (PID) Aruna […]
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 […]
The Wake of Hurricane Helene: LCIF’s Response to the Devastating Storm In late September 2024, families were plunged into darkness when Hurricane Helene tore through the southeastern United States. This storm was the deadliest to strike the U.S. mainland since Katrina in 2005, causing widespread destruction and heartbreak. At least 233 lives were lost, and over four million people were left without power. District governor of […]
A Path to Restoration: LCIF’s Response to Japan’s Noto Earthquake On 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 89,666 structures were damaged, including […]
Riversyde 83: Easing Food Insecurity with Support from LCIF Being able to fully grasp how deeply hunger affects lives can be difficult if you have not faced it yourself. Almost 1 billion people worldwide experience food insecurity and in Haldimand and Norfolk County, Canada, one in nine households are food insecure due to poverty. Addressing the issue of hunger, however, is not just about […]
Rebuilding Nepal: LCIF Funds Over US$4.7 Million in Grants to Respond to the Gorkha Earthquake On April 25, 2015, a devastating earthquake in Nepal, known as the Gorkha earthquake, took the lives of nearly 9,000 people, injured almost 23,000, and destroyed about 500,000 homes. This was Nepal’s worst natural disaster since 1934. Flattening entire villages, hundreds of thousands of Nepalese became homeless within moments. Many aftershocks occurred which led most […]
Lions Respond to ‘Disaster of the Century’ With LCIF Support “Turkey is going through the most difficult days in its history,” says Past Council Chairperson Danyal Kubin, the disaster relief committee chairperson for MD 118 who is mobilizing Lions’ disaster relief efforts following the February 2023 earthquake and aftershocks that struck Turkey and Syria. Kubin is a structural engineer and seismic expert. He says this […]