Nations around the world have commemorated the good work and programs of Lions Clubs on stamps and coins. And trading pins has been a favorite activity for decades.

As Lions clubs spread around the world, Lions began to communicate in many languages. Our team of translators help the global Lions' community stay connected.

Having fun while doing good has been a Lions specialty from the beginning. Many clubs have a Tail Twister, specifically to promote fun and fellowship.

Learn about our association's founder, Melvin Jones, and his commitment to the success of Lions Clubs International. Available in languages, select language under closed captions.

In 1968 Lions Clubs International established its own charitable foundation, to gather and distribute funds for humanitarian efforts and disaster relief, and to combat global problems such as sight loss.

2014-2015 Lions Clubs International President Joe Preston reflects on the launch of the Centennial Service Challenge to serve more than 100 million people by June 2018.

The Reading Action Program called for Lions to organize service projects that promote reading. Lions clubs around the world responded with a broad variety of reading programs and donations of books and computers.

With Lions clubs around the globe, Lions expressions vary from region to region. But whatever the language, acronyms or Lions' terms used, Lions connect with each other through service.

What do former U.S. President Jimmy Carter, Swiss astronaut Claude Nicollier and New Zealand mountaineer Sir Edmund Hillary have in common? They have all been members of Lions Clubs International.

For the past century, Lions around the world have been willing to meet the call to lead their fellow members. Whether at the club level or the board level, Lions international presidents help set a vision of service and do whatever it takes to…