- Expanding healthcare, women’s empowerment, youth leadership, and education initiatives
NE NEWS SERVICE
AHMEDABAD, SEPT 19
For more than 107 years, Lions Clubs International, the world’s largest service organization, has been driving humanitarian change across the globe. With over four million members across 200+ countries, Lions remain dedicated to advancing healthcare, education, environment, women’s empowerment, and youth development.
A Broad Spectrum of Service
The organization has consistently addressed healthcare needs through diabetes control, eye care, cancer detection, blood donation, and mental health initiatives. Recently, Lions organized a mental health awareness and counselling programme for ONGC Kendriya Vidyalaya students, helping adolescents cope with exam stress, anxiety, and the pressures of digital life.
In the sphere of women’s empowerment, Lions distributed 351 sewing machines and rolled out skill-training programs to enable women to achieve financial independence. Parallelly, a massive school eye check-up campaign has benefitted over 1.25 lakh children, ensuring early detection of vision problems and healthier futures.
For youth, Lions have launched business networking and leadership platforms, designed to foster entrepreneurship, peer collaboration, and career readiness among young professionals.
Voices from the Lions Leadership
At a press interaction in Ahmedabad on Friday, senior Lions leaders shared their vision and reaffirmed their commitment to service:
- Lion Anuj Mehta (MCC) said, “Our mission is not limited to charity — it is about empowerment. From eye health to youth leadership, Lions work to ensure that every individual has an opportunity to thrive.”
- Lion Anil Agrawal (GAT Area Leader) emphasized, “Mental health and women’s empowerment are priorities for us. By reaching students, mothers, and communities at the grassroots, we can create long-term impact.”
- Lion Sunil Guglia (PMCC & GMT) added, “Service has no boundaries. Lions in India are expanding into new areas like business networking for youth and preventive healthcare, building a stronger society.”
- Lion Vikas Jain (Past Council Secretary/GET) highlighted, “Every project reflects our motto — ‘More Lions, More People, More Service’. The bigger our network, the deeper our impact on humanity.”
Service Footprint in Ahmedabad
Lions Clubs International runs a wide network of service institutions in Ahmedabad, such as:
- Lions Karnavati Shantaben Vishnubhai Patel Eye Hospital, Ognaj
- Lions Blood Bank & Dialysis Center, Ognaj
- LML School, Ognaj
- Lions Community Hall & Physiotherapy Center, Mithakhali
- Naroda School Complex, Naroda
- Rohit Mehta Medical Hub, Ellisbridge
- Lions Avkar Physiotherapy College for the Blind
- General Hospitals at Palanpur & Viramgam
- Digvijaynagar Lions Foundation Rest House, Annapurna Center & Medicine Assistance Center
Mission for Holistic Development
In India, Lions have established hospitals, schools, blood banks, and eye hospitals, touching millions of lives. With the motto “More Lions… More People… More Service”, the organization continues to expand its footprint in mental health, women’s economic empowerment, youth business networking, and preventive healthcare, ensuring inclusive growth and uplifting every section of society.
