Dear Fellow Lions,

Service thrives on innovation, and this month we spotlight a powerful catalyst: strategic corporate alliances.

Over decades, Lions across the world have partnered with organizations to amplify their impact. Our partnership with Johnson & Johnson, for instance, resulted in the largest-known school-based eye health program, Sight For Kids.

In India too, Lions Clubs have pioneered models where businesses become genuine service partners rather than mere donors. The results speak volumes—from sight initiatives reaching thousands of rural schoolchildren to specialized education transforming lives of differently-abled youth.

These collaborations represent a vital evolution in our service approach. While member contributions remain our foundation, corporate partnerships enable us to dramatically expand both reach and sustainability.

What starts as a single project often grows into something extraordinary. As we celebrate these successes, I invite every club to consider: which local businesses share your service vision? The next life-changing partnership may be just a conversation away.

Vamsidhar Babu
Editor, Lion (India) Magazine
Past International Director, LCI