WHAT LIONS DO?
Lions’ service activities are essentially decided and carried out by the clubs themselves. Clubs focus their work according to the needs of their communities. They co-operate closely with the authorities and other service organisations to maximise their impact. Many clubs carry out programmes or respond to disaster relief, to help the needy or those in distress in other countries. They may join up with Lions or other service organisations in these countries or act in concert with international aid efforts. Lions clubs’ activities fall into two categories, namely Fund-Raising projects and Service activities.
Contexted to local requirements, Lions Clubs in Singapore carry out service work in key areas fostered by Lions Clubs International and for which they provide support, namely:
- Programmes for the Elderly
- Programmes for Youth and Children
- Sight Conservation and Work for the Blind, eg SightFirst.
- Hearing & Speech & Work with the Deaf.
- Diabetes Awareness
- Environment
- Cultural & Community Awareness
- Promoting Use of Information Technology
District Programmes
Where all clubs join together to conduct or carry out a service or project, these are known as District Programmes. Currently, there are 3 permanent programmes, namely the
- Lions Home for the Elders
- Lions Befrienders
- Lions Service Community Foundation
Singapore clubs have also instituted the Lions Community Service Foundation, to mobilise funds for Lions work. In addition, the District Governor may in each year launch specific district projects.
The Singapore Chapter (Chapter 12) of the Lions Club International Stamp Club was inaugurated on 21st August 2007.
Lions SaveSight Centre (Singapore) is registered with the Registrar of Societies, Singapore on 1st July 2008 (ROS 2071/2008) and authorized to use the name ‘LIONS’ & Lions emblem by Lions Clubs International on 3rd July 2008. LSSC is supported by the majority of Lions Clubs in Singapore.
