LIONS ARE RESPONDING TO HUMANITARIAN CAUSES IN UKRAINE
www.lionsclubs.org/en/resources-for-members/resource-center/humanitarian-crisis-ukraine?
The conflict in Ukraine has driven millions of people from their homes, creating a humanitarian crisis that is forcing families to search for safety and security. See how we are supporting Ukraine:
www.lionsclubs.org/en/resources-for-members/resource-center/humanitarian-crisis-ukraine?
www.lcif.org
A Century of Global Service
Lions commenced this Century of Service with over 1.45 million members and volunteers serving in 210 countries, dedicating their time and expertise to address the world’s most pressing humanitarian challenges.
Lions Clubs International Foundation (LCIF)
The Lions Clubs International Foundation (LCIF) (www.lcif.org) fulfills our core mission as Lions by supporting the efforts of clubs and partners in serving communities both locally and globally.
LCIF provides hope and impacts lives through vital humanitarian service projects and grants. Through strategic collaborations with non-profit partners, Lions leverage our combined resources to achieve far more than we ever could alone.
Below are some of the key collaborative partners and organizations that we proudly provide ongoing services for and raise funds to support:
Jimmy Carter Foundation
LCIF has awarded The Carter Center more than US$40 million (and other non-profits US$5.5 million) to prevent onchocerciasis or "river blindness" in Latin America and Africa. So far, close to 148 million treatments of Mectizan® have been delivered. The eradication of the disease in Latin America is within reach. LCIF is also partnering with The Carter Center to battle trachoma in two African nations. Pfizer, Inc. provides in-kind support for trachoma control programs as well.
World Health Organization
http://www.who.int/
LCIF is partnering with the World Health Organization on the Project for the Elimination of Avoidable Childhood Blindness. LCIF has given more than US$7 million in SightFirst grant funding to establish 34 needs-based Lions eye care centers in countries all over the globe, aimed especially at delivering preventative, therapeutic, and rehabilitative eye care services for 121 million children. Phase II of the project, which began in 2011, supported 16 additional centers.
Special Olympics
https://www.specialolympics.org/
The Special Olympics-Lions Clubs International Opening Eyes Program began 2001. Since the program's inception, more than 350,000 athletes have been screened with prescription eyewear provided to more than 110,000 athletes. To date, LCIF has awarded more than US$13.3 million to Special Olympics for the Opening Eyes program, and pledged US$7.8 million in 2013 to expand the partnership for five years.
