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Lions Clubs International is the largest membership-based service club organization in the world. Our 1.4 million members are serving locally and globally to help take on some of the biggest challenges facing humanity.

Lions Clubs International Foundation (LCIF) is the charitable arm of Lions Clubs International. Established in 1968, LCIF provides grant funding to support the compassionate works of Lions, empowering their service and addressing the needs of their communities both locally and globally.

We rely on members of the media and our Lions to help share our life-changing stories and inspire our communities to put their kindness in action. Here you will find a variety of resources, including media kits, logos, photos, templates and FAQs to help you with your story.

For media inquiries or interview requests, please contact our media relations team.

Media Kit

Download the complete media kit for comprehensive PR and promotional materials including sample media interview questions, logos, biographies, fact sheets, photos and press materials.

Recent Press Releases

Obras Sociais Irmã Dulce Honored with 2025 Lions International Humanitarian Award

June 16, 2025 – Obras Sociais Irmã Dulce (OSID), a nonprofit organization that offers free healthcare for people in need in Brazil, has been named the recipient of the prestigious Lions International Humanitarian Award. Read more


24 Young Artists, One Powerful Message: View the Winners of the Lions International Peace Poster Contest

April 30, 2025 – At just 13 years old, Shuwen Wang from Dalian, China, has turned her vision of peace into an award-winning masterpiece, earning the top honor in the Lions International Peace Poster Contest. Read more


New Zealand Student Robert Hunt Wins Lions International Peace Essay Contest with Inspiring Perspective on Acceptance

April 30, 2025 – Robert Hunt, an 11-year-old from Lower Hutt, New Zealand, has a natural understanding of what peace really means. He put his thoughts into words in his award-winning essay, “Beauty is in the Judgement of the Beholder”, sharing his unique perspective with the world. Read more


Lions KidSight USA Program Recognized as ‘Champion for Vision’ by the Children’s Eye Foundation of the American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus

March 11, 2025 – Lions KidSight USA, a program of Lions International, was recognized with the Champion for Vision award at the annual American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus (AAPOS) meeting in Salt Lake City, Utah, last week. Read more


Lions Clubs Served More than 420 Million People Worldwide Last Year

October 28, 2024 – 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. Read more


Lions Clubs International Foundation Launches New Vision Grant, Reflects on History of Impact in Vision

October 21, 2024 – A new LCIF Vision Grant will support Lions-led service activities that fight blindness and preventable vision loss and/or assist people who are blind and visually impaired. Read more


Lions International Highlights Local Club’s Youth Substance Use Prevention Efforts and Global “Celebrate Community” Initiative

September 20, 2024 – Lions and Leos work together and leverage local partnerships to tackle some of the biggest issues affecting our communities, such as hunger, environment conservation and youth education. Read more

Press Materials

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Our Service/Our Story

Discover facts about Lions Clubs International and how we serve our communities.

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International President

Download the bio and headshot for the Lions Clubs International President.

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PSA

Download and share our latest radio and television PSAs. Note: Radio PSAs are in English only.

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Logos

The Lions Clubs International emblem is recognized around the world as a symbol of kindness and service.

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Photos

Download and view images from our photo library.

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Our Boilerplate

A boilerplate is a standardized paragraph at the end of a press release that provides journalists with a high-level background about Lions Clubs International and the Lions Clubs International Foundation.

Press Release Templates

Download these customizable press release templates and start promoting your club’s good work today.

Service Project

Recruit New Charter Club Members Press Release Template

Celebrate your newly established Lions Club and inspire additional community members to join.

Club Officers Template

Announcement of New Club Officers Press Release Template

Showcase your club leadership and your commitment to serving your communities.

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Recruit New Members Press Release Template

Share information about the work your Lions Club does and invite others to help serve a world in need.

Media Contact Information

National or International Media Inquiries

Shauna Schuda, Public Relations Department Manager, Lions International. Shauna.Schuda@lionsclubs.org

Local Media Inquiries

If you are a member of the local media, your local Lions club is often the best source of information. Find your local Lions club.

Not a Member of the Media

If you have a general question about Lions International, please visit our Contact Us page to find the most appropriate department and someone from our team will be able to assist you.

Marketing communications

Learn more about how to promote your club and get the tools you need to do it. Whether you’re a Marketing Communications Chairperson or just a Lion who wants to get the word out about your club, Lions Clubs International has resources for you.

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