Since 1988, Lions Clubs International has sponsored the annual Lions International peace Poster Contest to encourage young people to express their perspectives on peace.

Promoting Peace and understanding in the face of tragedy, Lions in Norway host a Peace Camp for teenagers. In Germany, Lions support a Peace Village.

The first three Lions Clubs in the Philippines received their charters in 1949, and three years later, Filipino Lions helped establish the first Lions club in Japan.

2021-2022 Lions International Peace Essay Contest - Read the winning essay

The winning essay in the 2018-2019 Peace Essay Contest by Mikayla Ansley, age 11. Sponsored by Blyth Lions Club, Canada.

Read the winning 2017-2018 Peace Essay by Ely Potter

Read the winning 2015-2016 Peace Essay by Joel Greek.

Read the winning 2013-2014 Peace Essay by Ashish Karki from Nepal.

Watch the latest historical Lions video to learn how Lions have dedicated themselves to building peace and international understanding across borders and generations. Available in languages, select language under closed captions.

Read the winning 2012-2013 Peace Essay by Maura Loberg from Nebraska, USA.