- World’s largest service organisation spread over 206 countries with nearly 1.5 million members worldwide.
- Founded in 1917 by Melvin Jones, a 38 yr old Chicago business Leader.
- Helen Keller addressed the Lions Clubs International Convention in 1925 and challenged Lions to become "knights of the blind in the crusade against darkness."
- We were one of the first nongovernmental organizations invited to assist in the drafting of the United Nations Charter and have supported the work of the UN ever since
- Through SightFirst, Lions are restoring sight and preventing blindness on a global scale. Launched in 1990, Lions have raised more than $346 million for this initiative. SightFirst targets the major causes of blindness: cataract, trachoma, river blindness, childhood blindness, diabetic retinopathy and glaucoma
- More than 12 million youth have been taught positive life skills through Lions Quest, our most comprehensive program for youth









