From Ponda in Goa to Dharwar in the north-west, from Sirsi in the scenic Western Ghats to Haveri in the centre of the state… the 110 Lions Clubs that make up District 317B serve 11 Revenue Districts crisscrossing the length and breadth of Karnataka and parts of Goa.
Across this diverse landscape, 17 Lions Clubs have established 12 educational institutions that are changing thousands of lives and reshaping the region’s future. What makes this network extraordinary is both its scale and its approach.
Leading Change Through Education
The Lions Clubs that are creating a ripple of change which will impact generations include: Lions Clubs of Bankapur, Dandeli, Dharwar, Gadag, Gangavati, Haveri, Hubli, Koppal, Margao Ravanfond, Maski, Muddebihal, Nargund, Ponda, Rattihalli, Ranebennur, Savanur, and Sirsi.
Providing quality education that builds both character and opportunity, many of these English-medium schools started small but grew steadily over the decades. Today these full-fledged institutions are imparting education to hundreds of students each, many being first-generation learners in their families.
Walk into any Lions school in District 317B and you’ll find students engaged in much more than classroom learning. Morning yoga sessions, Sanskrit classes, music rooms filled with traditional instruments, and busy playgrounds showcase the commitment to holistic education. At the state-of-the-art computer labs students learn digital skills essential for their futures. Well-equipped science labs encourage hands-on discovery.
The schools encourage students to step outside their comfort zones through competitions, cultural programs, and leadership camps.
Several schools also involve students in community service initiatives—fostering a spirit of compassion and civic duty from a young age.
Teachers – Changing Lives With The Right Mix of Chalk and Challenge
Many Lions schools have invested in modernizing classrooms with digital tools and interactive teaching methods that enhance student engagement and learning outcomes. These technological innovations are making education more accessible and effective.
However, they recognize that good teachers matter most. Continuous training programs are conducted to equip educators with new methodologies, best practices, and skill enhancements.
District 317B: Fueling Educational Excellence
Each school represents hundreds of volunteer hours and significant resources from Lions members who maintain facilities, develop programs, and ensure quality education remains affordable.
This educational network exemplifies Lions’ service model at its best—addressing a community’s most pressing needs through sustainable initiatives that empower future generations.
