The Lions Mission Statement is: 
To Create and Foster a Spirit of Understanding Among all People for Humanitarian Needs by Providing Voluntary Services through Community Involvement and International Cooperation.
The district governor appoints a Lion to serve as district international relations chairperson. This Lion should be familiar with:
- Lions Policy Statement on International Relations;
- Lions Clubs International Policy Position on Peace;
- Lions Policy Statement on World Peace Day;
Program resources:
- Adopted Service Programs of Lions Clubs International publication (IAD 223): and PowerPoint; (Please allow a few minutes for the PowerPoint to load.)
- Lions International Relations publication (IAD 101) and PowerPoint (Please allow a few minutes for the PowerPoint to load.)
- obtain program publications in quantities.
International relations programs:
- international friendship programs;
- international assistance programs;
- LCIF grants for international projects;
International relations chairperson responsibilities
- Contact other multiple district/district chairpersons.
- Help establish twinning relationships with clubs in other countries.
- Encourage Lions to visit other clubs when traveling to other countries.
- Handle (in consultation with the district governor) requests for international medical assistance.
- Encourage participation in Lions Day with the United Nations and World Peace Day.
- Encourage Lions to participate in activities such as an international stamp exhibit or an international art exhibit.
- Work with the Lions international peace poster contest chairperson.
- Work with youth exchange chairpersons concerning the Lions international youth exchange and youth camp program or other Lions-sponsored international youth programs.
International relations awards:
- Downloadable International Relations Certificate of Appreciation
- Lions International Relations Award
- Lions Outstanding Club Patch Award
- International Club Twinning Award
- Lions/UNICEF School-in-a-Box Banner Patch Award.