Welcome to the Official Website of Leos of Sri Lanka and Maldives!
We are a group of emerging young leaders who strive to create a sustainable positive impact in both Sri Lanka and Maldives in our quest of becoming a brand of “Leaders in Service”.
We are a group of emerging young leaders who strive to create a sustainable positive impact in both Sri Lanka and Maldives in our quest of becoming a brand of “Leaders in Service”.
We are a group of emerging young leaders who strive to create a sustainable positive impact in both Sri Lanka and Maldives in our quest of becoming a brand of “Leaders in Service”.
Lions Clubs International (LCI), the largest organization in the world with 1.4 million members, was established by American businessmen Melvin Jones (1879–1961). His leadership provided the Lions Clubs the reputation they needed to draw in corporate members who were interested in doing good deeds in the community. The Lions Clubs International Foundation is established in 1968 with the purpose of "supporting Lions Clubs and partners in helping communities locally and worldwide, providing hope and affecting lives via humanitarian service initiatives and grants". There are currently over 46000 Lions Clubs International (LCI), the largest organization in the world with 1.4 million members, was established by American businessmen Melvin Jones (1879–1961). His leadership provided the Lions Clubs the reputation they needed to draw in corporate members who were interested in doing good deeds in the community. The Lions Clubs International Foundation is established in 1968 with the purpose of "supporting Lions Clubs and partners in helping communities locally and worldwide, providing hope and affecting lives via humanitarian service initiatives and grants". There are currently over 46000 Lions clubs spanning over more than 200 nations and regions. Regardless of the language they speak, the religion they follow, or the political views they have, Lions are united by a shared commitment to aiding those in need, as exemplified by their slogan, "We Serve."
Among the various activities offered by the local Lions Club are those that promote diabetes awareness, youth outreach, international relations, environmental concerns, and programs that promote sight, hearing, and speech preservation. Liberty, Intelligence, and Our Nations' Safety are represented by the acronym "L-I-O-N-S". The philosophy of the Lions Clubs International Foundation is "Lions helping Lions serve the world," where donations are used to fund grants that allow Lions districts carry out significant humanitarian initiatives that would be impossibly expensive and time-consuming for Lions to undertake independently. The Foundation supports Lions in their efforts to have greater impact both locally and globally. Through LCIF, Lions help individuals all across the world find relief from their pain and suffering and bring hope and healing. The aim of Lions Clubs is to enable volunteers to help their communities, fulfill humanitarian needs, promote peace, and foster cross-cultural understanding. Service is the driving force behind Lions clubs and thus they organize and take part in a wide range of charitable initiatives that address both the needs of their local communities and the global aims of Lions Clubs International.
Leo Clubs are an extension of the Lions Clubs International, which seeks to foster youthful involvement and community service. On December 5th, 1957, Mr. Jim Graver, a baseball coach at Abington High School in Pennsylvania, founded the first Leo Club with the assistance of Lion William Ernst. In addition to having their own global network of more than 7200 Leo clubs in more than 150 countries, Leos are an essential component of the Lions family. This worldwide perspective helps Leos and Lions develop a distinct global identity. Leo Clubs give young people the opportunity to grow and contribute both personally and collectively as responsible citizens of their local, national, and global communities. Through involvement in Leo club activities and service projects, young people learn and put their leadership, planning, and social abilities to use. Participation in these activities frequently encourages a lifelong dedication to assisting others while fostering the community.
Leo club's three main goals—Leadership, Experience, and Opportunity—are embodied in its motto.
Leadership : Leo member acquire skills as project organizers and motivators of their peers.
Experience : They discover how teamwork and cooperation can bring about change in their community and the world.
Opportunity : Leos develop positive character traits and receive recognition for their contributions.
The Leo program was named the official youth program of Lions Club International by their board in October 1967. Since that time, the Leo program has swiftly expanded to include 140,000+ members in 7200 Clubs throughout nearly 150 countries. Young individuals with high morals and a desire to give back to their communities are welcome to join Leo Clubs.
We believe in the power of people aspiring for a better tomorrow.
We ensure that everyone is getting the nourishment they need in order to prevent malnutrition and preserve good health while preventing illnesses.
Everyone, whether a kid or an adult, benefits from education and literacy, and we want to offer the essential support to make sure that everyone has the opportunity to succeed in their education.
In an effort to make health a priority for everyone, healthcare has the power to guarantee that individuals are physically fit and free from conditions such as diabetes, cancer, and poor vision.
Environmental preservation is of highest importance, and we want to make sure that we protect both wildlife and life below water wherever possible.
The wellbeing of society depends on ensuring that everyone has access to the infrastructure they need and we want to be a driving force behind making that a reality.
We strive to achieve gender equality by providing women with the same opportunities, rights, and benefits as men and enabling them to realize their full potential because we believe that every woman is important.
Providing care for children assists in their social, emotional, intellectual, and physical development, and we want to act as that guiding light to see to it that all of their requirements are fulfilled.
We strive to provide for the cause of ensuring access to clean water since clean drinking water and clean sources of water are both crucial to human wellbeing.
We seek to enhance quality of life and help people achieve independent living by giving them access to economic opportunities and fundamental services.
Let's build a culture where people can recognize their own skills, deal with life's everyday difficulties, and work efficiently while giving back to their community.
We take pride in our efforts to enlighten people and communities about the risks associated with drug use so that they may make wise decisions and avoid drug misuse and addiction.
Care and assistance for the elderly, especially for those who are unable to care for themselves, is one of our highest responsibilities as the youth of the society.
