In the early 20th century, Lions established camps for children who were blind. Today, Lions-supported camps help youth with special needs throughout the world.

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.

Lions provide hope and physical care for community members who are elderly.

The first Lions clubs in Europe were founded in Stockholm and Geneva in 1948.

Lions adopted this motto in 1954 after an international contest among members.

Lions provide fresh water to communities in developing nations in Africa and Asia.

For decades, Lions have been promoting traffic safety to children and drivers.

In Petropolis, Brazil, Lions’ community garden assists people with disabilities in learning about gardening and vegetables. In Montana, Lions sponsor a school garden to educate children and provide them with fresh food.

Vision screening is a long-standing Lions tradition that saves sight and saves lives.

Melvin Jones, an insurance salesman from Chicago, founded the Lions Clubs in 1917.