Partners

Working in collaboration with other organizations is a great way to make the most of existing resources and gain new insights and expertise to have a long-lasting impact in your community. The following are a few organizations that Lions Clubs International is partnering with as part of the Reading Action Program:

• Reading Is Fundamental
• Reach Out and Read
• USAID

For nearly 100 years, Lions have greatly contributed to preventing blindness, restoring eyesight, and improving eye care for hundreds of millions of people worldwide.  The Reading Action Program allows Lions to provide additional assistance to individuals with visual impairments, particularly by focusing on Braille literacy and access to assistive technology.  The following organizations offer many opportunities for Lions to get involved:

• American Foundation for the Blind
• Perkins School for the Blind
• The Hadley School for the Blind
• National Federation of the Blind
• Bookshare

You may also consider working with a school or a library to organize joint projects or explore other possible partners in your area.

U.S, Bermuda & The Bahamas

US Public Libraries Bermuda National Library Bahamas Ministry of Education

Canada

The Canadian Literacy and Learning Network Excellence In Literacy Foundation Canadian Federation of the Blind (CFB)

South America, Central America, Mexico & Islands Of The Caribbean Sea

Universal online Libraries Development through Libraries in Latin America Bilingual Books for Kids

Europe

European Database of Libraries European Schools Project Association

Orient and Southeast Asia

Libraries of Asia Pacific Directory Asia Education Foundation

India, South Asia, Africa, & The Middle East

India Literacy Project African Library Project Ren Africa PlanetRead / BookBox

Australia, New Zealand, Papua New, Guinea, Indonesia & The Islands of the South Pacific Ocean

Australian Literacy Educators’ Association New Zealand Literacy Portal STEP Course: Strengthening Tokples Education in Papua New Guinea