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Lions Clubs International is the largest membership-based service club organization in the world. Our 1.4 million members are serving locally and globally to help take on some of the biggest challenges facing humanity.

Lions Clubs International Foundation (LCIF) is the charitable arm of Lions Clubs International. Established in 1968, LCIF provides grant funding to support the compassionate works of Lions, empowering their service and addressing the needs of their communities both locally and globally.

We rely on members of the media and our Lions to help share our life-changing stories and inspire our communities to put their kindness in action. Here you will find a variety of resources, including media kits, logos, photos, templates and FAQs to help you with your story.

For media inquiries or interview requests, please contact our media relations team.

Media Kit

Download the complete media kit for comprehensive PR and promotional materials including sample media interview questions, logos, biographies, fact sheets, photos and press materials.

Recent Press Releases

 
24 Children From Around the World Named As Finalists in Lions International's Peace Poster Contest

March 1, 2024 – Fanjin Si an 11-year-old girl from the Weiyang District of China, draws a clear image of peace. Si recently brought that vision to life through her artwork, earning her the grand prize in the Lions International Peace Poster Contest. Read more


Turkish 6th Grader, Yetka Yağiz Demírtas, Takes Home the Grand Prize in Lions International Peace Essay Contest

March 1, 2024 – Yetka Yağiz Demírtas, a 12-year-old from Ankara, Turkey, has a detailed understanding of what peace is. Demírtas put pen to paper to spell out his ideas for the world to read in his award-winning essay entitled “Drawers of My Mind” which illustrates the complex inner conversations we often have with ourselves about what is expected of us, and how we can be the best versions of ourselves each day. Read more


Lions International President Meets With the Premier of the State Council of the People's Republic of China

December 11, 2023 – On December 10, 2023, Lions International President Dr. Patti Hill met with the Premier of the State Council of the People's Republic of China, Li Qiang, in Beijing to discuss their commitment to serving others and to collaborate on future humanitarian service. Read more


Lions Clubs International Foundation Grant Helping Youth After Morocco Earthquake

October 20, 2023 – Lions Clubs International Foundation (LCIF) quickly awarded the Lions in Morocco a US$100,000 Major Catastrophe Grant to enable them to provide support to victims. Read more


Kiwanis, Lions, Optimist and Rotary join for a week of service to “Celebrate Community”

September 19, 2023 – Community service took center stage September 11-17 for the third annual Celebrate Community joint initiative from Kiwanis International, Lions International, Optimist International and Rotary International. Read more


Lions Clubs Served More than 530 Million People Worldwide Last Year

September 5, 2023 – From July 1, 2022, through June 30, 2023, more than 530 million people were helped by Lions worldwide. This is an increase of more than six million people served over the previous year, thanks to the unwavering commitment of the more than 1.4 million Lions around the world. Read more


Lions International Elects Dr. Patti Hill As Its New International President

July 17, 2023 – Dr. Patti Hill from Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, was elected to serve as international president of Lions Clubs International at the association’s 105th International Convention, July 7 through July 11, 2023. Read more / Photo


Media Contact Information

 
National or International Media Inquiries
Shauna Schuda, Public Relations Department Manager, Lions International. Shauna.Schuda@lionsclubs.org
Local Media Inquiries
If you are a member of the local media, your local Lions club is often the best source of information. Find your local Lions club.
Not a Member of the Media
If you have a general question about Lions International, please visit our Contact Us page to find the most appropriate department and someone from our team will be able to assist you.

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