Disaster Relief

Lions are often the first to respond to disasters, and the last to leave. Lions Clubs International Foundation helps Lions respond to emergencies with grant funding support.

Japan

Lions Clubs International Foundation is mobilizing over US$7 million to support immediate relief efforts. This includes major catastrophe grant funding, eight emergency grants of US$10,000 each to the eight affected districts and designated donations from Lions around the world. The Foundation has also established a designated fund for Lions to directly support this disaster. Please visit the Japan news release for updates.

View photos from Lions in Japan on the Lions Clubs International Flickr page.

New Zealand

Lions and Lions Clubs International Foundation are providing relief following the devastating earthquake in Christchurch, New Zealand. LCIF has awarded US$110,000 to aid Lions in their relief efforts. In addition, Lions from around the world have contributed more than US$340,000 to the Foundation in designated donations to support relief efforts.

LCIF is in close communication with the Lions of District 202-E. Local Lions responded immediately to this crisis by securing and distributing large supplies of bottled water throughout Christchurch and the surrounding suburbs.

LCIF has established a designated fund for donations for this particular disaster.

View photos of Lions relief efforts in New Zealand.