Lions Clubs Served More than 420 Million People Worldwide Last Year

OAK BROOK, Ill. , Oct. 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- From July 1, 2023 , through June 30, 2024 , more than 420 million people were helped by Lions worldwide thanks to the unwavering commitment of the more than 1.

4 million Lions around the world. "Service-minded Lions and Leos are changing the world and creating a brighter future each and every day," said Dr. Patti Hill , Immediate Past International President for Lions Clubs International and current Chairperson for the Lions Clubs International Foundation.

"Thanks to the hard work and compassion of Lions around the world, more than 420 million people found support and comfort during challenging times over the last year." Lions have strengthened local communities through hands-on service and humanitarian projects for more than a century. That service impact is amplified through the generous support of the Lions Clubs International Foundation (LCIF), whose contributions helped more than 54 million people and supported Lions as they served local and global communities in need.

Lions engaged in more than 1.6 million service projects over the past year, a four percent increase over the year prior. Here are some of the ways Lions made a difference in their communities during this historic year of service: Inducted nearly 150,000 new members into one of the world's largest membership-based service organizations, Lions Clubs International, an eight percent increase from the year prior.

Awarded more than 1,500 LCIF grants totaling US$46.4.