Lions Clubs all over the world are part of Lions Clubs International.
Worldwide 1.4 million Lions in 200 countries are dedicated to help people who need support. In their own community, on a national scale, or on an international scale.The Lions organization is a big, big network. The Lions organization LCI also donates funds in case of disasters. The funds are raised by Lions from all over the world. The lines are short, therefore the money immediately reaches those who need it. That is the strength of the Lions network.
On a national scale all Dutch Lions Clubs are part of the Dutch Lions Organization. They facilitate the clubs and stimulate them to support national aims, besides own activities. National successes were and are:
►The fight against plastic in Dutch waters which flow to sea through actions and courses f.e. the Plastic Soup Challenge at schools
►Lions clubs actively support a national good cause, the Princess Maxima Centre for children with cancer.
►The collection of points on coffee and tea, exchanged in real coffee for clients from De Voedselbank.
►The collection of old or foreign money, changed into Dutch currency to support Fight for Sight