About us
Lions Worldwide
Penrith Lions Club is part of a worldwide organisation called Lions Clubs International. It is the largest service organisation in the world with 1.3 million members in 45,000 clubs. We are also one of the most effective. We get the job done.
Lions Clubs International Foundation (LCIF) is the 'fund raising arm' of Lions Clubs International, formed in 1968, it funds major humanitarian projects, such as medical and eye hospitals, water wells and schools in underdeveloped or conflict damaged areas.
It also provides immediate help for communities devastated by natural disasters like earthquakes, tsunamis, hurricanes and flooding by awarding major grants for immediate needs such as food, water, clothing, medicines and shelter.
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Lions are individuals who volunteer their time to humanitarian causes in their local and global communities, conducting and supporting vision and health screenings, building parks, awarding scholarships, assisting youth, providing help in times of disaster and much more. In the Brilish Isles and Ireland, and the rest of Europe, Lions donate over 5.7 million hours and £88 million to humanitarian causes each year.
As a member of Lions Clubs International you become aware of the needs of your community and have the opportunity to make a difference. Each Club provides volunteers with project management experience, leadership training, personal development opportunities and organised fund raising programmes. Being a Lion empowers you to help others in a way that no one person could do alone.