Dear Fellow Lions,

‘From Breaking Barriers to Building Bharat’ was not only the theme of SheShakti 2025 but the spirit that connected every conversation in Mumbai and Delhi. It was inspiring to hear women shaping discourse across governance, diplomacy, innovation, the arts, and grassroots change. What stood out was not just the range of voices but the honesty with which difficult questions were addressed — of access, equity, accountability, and opportunity.

For Lions Clubs International, which has long welcomed women’s voices and invested in women-centric projects, SheShakti was a natural progression. It created space for leadership rooted in service, shaped by experience, and directed toward real impact.

I hope you enjoy reading our Cover Feature along with other stories that reflect the work and impact of Lions across the country.

Ramakrishna Mathanagopal
Editor, Lion (India) Magazine
Past International Director, LCI