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

Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter and Lions’ Past International President Jim Ervin partner with Pfizer to fight blindness in Ethiopia.

Read the winning 2020-2021 Peace Essay by Joshua Wood from Australia. Sponsored by the Brisbane Camphill Carindale Lions Club.

In March 2008, Lions Clubs International formally committed to helping meet the eight Millennium Development Goals defined by the United Nations.

U.S. Navy Admiral Richard E. Byrd carried the Lions flag with him on historic flights over the North and South Poles in the 1920s.

Specialty clubs are on the rise around the world as Lions gather in clubs based around common interests, professions or a specific service cause.

After a devastating earthquake struck the east coast of Japan in March of 2011, Lions were on the front lines of the emergency rescue effort.

When tragedies strike, such as the earthquakes that rocked Nepal in 2015, Lions are often among the first responders and continue to care for ongoing needs.

Lions have collaborated with and supported Scouts since the early 20th century, including early troops for children with visual impairments.

To help the growing number of struggling elderly, Lions clubs in Busan started "The Houses Full of Love" project to repair and refurbish homes.