Lions Day in Switzerland brings all Lions in the country together for service activities, fundraising and bringing increased visibility to Lions Clubs International.

Meetings have remained an essential aspect of club life over the past century, helping Lions stay connected to one another and to the broader association.

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

Lions clubs' fundraisers have taken many forms over the last 100 years, including selling brooms, mops, fruitcake, mints and candy bars.

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.