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Lions Clubs International is a leading global humanitarian and social service organization with over 1.4 million members in 49,000 clubs active in more than 200 countries and regions. Since its founding in 1917, Lions has pursued the goal of promoting health, well-being and social cohesion worldwide through voluntary service and community engagement. The Lions and their youth organizations, the Leos, support hundreds of millions of people annually in their local communities as well as globally[2][3].

The main mission of Lions Clubs International is to empower clubs, volunteers and partners to improve health care, strengthen communities and effectively support people in need through humanitarian services and funding. Lions places particular emphasis on international understanding, peace and ethical values such as friendship, community spirit and voluntary commitment without financial gain[2][4].

The Lions Clubs International Foundation (LCIF) has been providing extensive funding in the form of grants since 1968, enabling Lions' local and global projects for disease control, vision health, youth development and disaster relief. With over $1.2 billion in grants awarded, LCIF supports initiatives such as SightFirst to combat blindness and neglected tropical diseases, programs for diabetes prevention and treatment, hearing aids, rehabilitation for the visually impaired, and partnerships with organizations such as Habitat for Humanity[2][3].

Sustainability and long-term impact are the focus of numerous Lions initiatives. With its agile, global structure, the organization can flexibly respond to local challenges and achieve greater social benefits through cooperation with companies, foundations and governments. Lions cultivate a culture of solidarity, social responsibility and promote awareness of sustainable development in their communities[1][5].

Overall, Lions Clubs International is a dynamic, global community of people who improve the lives of millions through targeted, value-oriented service and actively promote social participation and global cooperation. The organization offers a variety of membership opportunities both locally and online to connect and engage people with different interests and lifestyles[2][4].

• 1 - https://www.lionsclubs.org/en/discover-our-foundation/corporate-social-responsibility
• 2 - https://www.lionsclubs.org/en/about-us/our-organization/about-lions-international
• 3 - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lions_Clubs_International
• 4 - https://lionsmd19.org/purpose.php
• 5 - https://www.lionsclubs.org/en