Our global causes
Through each of our campaigns, we touch lives.
Our mission is simple: to serve people and make them smile.
DIABETES
Diabetes is a global epidemic that is affecting increasing numbers of men, women and children. All over the world, we are witnessing the effects of diabetes and taking action to control it.
Diabetes can lead to cardiovascular disease, kidney problems and severe damage to the eye, nervous system and teeth. In most industrialised countries, diabetes is a leading cause of cardiovascular disease, blindness, kidney failure and lower limb amputations. It is expected to affect 629 million adults by 2045.
Our goal is to reduce the prevalence of diabetes and improve the quality of life of people with diabetes.
ENVIRONMENT
The earth sustains human life. Lions are working to strengthen the connection between people and their environment. We know how responsible stewardship of natural resources can improve quality of life and encourage involvement in our communities.
Our environment is more than just a setting - it is our home. And we are committed to taking care of it.
Some figures
- More than 3000 billion trees worldwide
- 30% of the earth's surface is covered by forests
- More than 15 billion trees are cut down every year
- The number of trees has declined by an estimated 46 percent since the beginning of human civilization
Lions aim to protect and restore the quality of our environment in a sustainable way for the well-being of all.
HUNGER
The earth sustains human life. Lions are working to strengthen the connection between people and their environment. We know how responsible stewardship of natural resources can improve quality of life and encourage involvement in our communities.
Our environment is more than just a setting - it is our home. And we are committed to taking care of it.
Some figures
- More than 3000 billion trees worldwide
- 30% of the earth's surface is covered by forests
- More than 15 billion trees are cut down every year
- The number of trees has declined by an estimated 46 percent since the beginning of human civilization
Lions aim to protect and restore the quality of our environment in a sustainable way for the well-being of all.
THE SIGHT
Since Helen Keller's call to Lions in 1925, we have been working for the blind and visually impaired. Nearly a century later, that mission is as central to our work as ever. We are committed to continuing this mission throughout our next 100 years of service.
Some Facts
- 253 million people are blind or have moderate or severe visual impairment (MSVI)
- 1.1 billion are affected by myopia due to lack of glasses
- Over 75% of blindness and MSVI are preventable
- 89% of people with visual impairment live in developing countries.
Lions aim to prevent avoidable blindness and improve the quality of life of the blind and visually impaired.
CHILDHOOD CANCER
The ability of the next generation to thrive is closely linked to the support of the local community. The family is the core around which most communities are built. Having seen and felt the effects of cancer on children and their families, Lions continue to provide hope through practical support.
Some facts
- A child is diagnosed with cancer every 2 minutes
- The number of childhood cancers has increased by 13% in the last 20 years
- The average age of children at the time of cancer diagnosis is 6 years
- Over 90% of childhood cancer deaths occur in low-resource settings
The Lions goal: to help people affected by childhood cancer recover and feel good again.
CATASTROPHES
Lions Clubs International Foundation (LCIF) now offers a wide variety of funding options to support the relief efforts undertaken by Lions in the various stages of emergency relief operations.
Lions are key players in their communities and play a vital role in this process. Lions are responsible for assessing the needs in their district to maximize their relief efforts. Based on community needs and the Lions' plan of action, expanded LCIF funding options allow Lions to have a greater impact in the communities where they live and work.
HUMANITARIAN AID
world are united in selflessness to help families in distress.
In addition to the assistance provided by Lions International Foundation, Lions clubs are taking action. Those in affected areas are collecting and shipping food, clothing and medical supplies, organizing fundraisers or benefit concerts to help refugees, or arranging transportation for displaced people to safety. On the other side of the world, other Lions clubs are also collecting funds, food and supplies, and supporting advocacy and awareness efforts.
YOUTH
Lions Quest is a program of Lions Clubs International Foundation for the positive development of youth. It is based on the belief that young people around the world have the innate right and ability to develop their full potential as responsible and caring adults.
Through training and a series of school curricula, Lions Quest uses social-emotional learning to create safe spaces for young people to develop social skills and tools to manage their emotions and make positive choices.
Lions Quest incorporates research-based strategies and theories to help teachers and students develop and practice social-emotional learning (SEL) skills.
The Lions Goal: To facilitate Lions districts' efforts to develop lasting relationships with local schools and to help young people thrive.