95%+ of measles deaths occur in countries with low per capita incomes and weak health infrastructures. Rubella is the leading vaccine-preventable cause of birth defects.
1.1 billion young people (aged between 12–35 years) are at risk of hearing loss due to exposure to noise in recreational settings from use of personal audio devices at high volumes and for prolonged periods of time and regular attendance at concerts, nightclubs, bars and sporting events.
Every 11 seconds, an older adult is treated in the emergency room for a fall; every 19 minutes, an older adult dies from a fall.
One billion people in the world are living with a disability, with at least 1 in 10 being children and 80% living in developing countries.
Statistics from the World Health Organization
District and clubs qualifying for the program will have the option to use earned funds to carry out local projects and access those funds through the submission of a District & Club Community Impact Grant application or use them as part of the local matching funds component of other LCIF grant program applications.
Criteria and ApplicationMillions of people throughout the world lack access to items and services that many of us take for granted. Through matching grant projects, communities gain access to education, technology, health care, safe places for children to play and many other life-changing improvements. Matching grants involve identifying what a community needs most and making it a reality.
Criteria and Application
Leos play such an important role in the service mission of Lions. We value the contributions of young people to their communities as volunteers and service leaders. Anything we can do to encourage and enhance their service is a win for us all—Lions, communities and the world.
Criteria and ApplicationHumanitarian Efforts Cause Flyer
Learn more about Lions work in Humanitarian Efforts. Customized by Constitutional Area.
District & Club Community Impact Grant
District and clubs qualifying for the program will have the option to use earned funds to carry out local projects and access those funds through the submission of a …
Matching Grant
Emergency Grants provide up to US$10,000 for districts impacted by a natural disaster. Lions’ district governors may apply for Emergency Grants to help meet immediate needs such as food, water, clothing, and …
Leo Service Grant
Leos play such an important role in the service mission of Lions. We value the contributions of young people to their communities as volunteers and service leaders. Anything we can do to encourage and enhance …
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Lions Clubs International Foundation (LCIF), is registered in the USA as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt public charitable organisation and supports philanthropic projects around the world through Lions Clubs. Donations to the Lions Australia Fund for LCIF (ABN 88793847573) through the online donation form are tax deductible within Australia.
