Lions Clubs International maintains official partnerships with the fo llowing youth organizations.
America's Promise - Committed to helping youth, the association joined this consortium of 250 businesses, organizations and government agencies in 1997.
The concept of America's Promise has been replicated in the United Kingdom and Canada. Interest in creating a similar program exists in Germany, the Philippines, the Organization of American States and Taiwan. Visit www.americaspromise.org.
Scouts The association maintains a cooperative relationship with both the Boy Scouts of America and the Girl Scouts of America.
For more information about Boy Scouts of America, visit www.scouts.org.
For more information about Girl Scouts, visit www.girlscouts.org.
Youth Service America (YSA) - More than three million volunteers in 26 countries participated in the first YSA Global Youth Service Day held on April 15, 2000. YSA is a resource center that partners with organizations committed to increasing the quality and quantity of volunteer opportunities for young people, ages five to 25, to serve locally, nationally, and globally. As a national affiliate, the International Association of Lions Clubs promotes (US) National Youth Service Day and Global Youth Service Day among Lions. Visit www.ysa.org. |
