An estimated 537 million adults across the world are living with diabetes, and its prevalence is increasing rapidly. By 2045, the number is expected to reach 783 million. Diabetes is a global epidemic that touches every corner of the globe.
Lions Clubs International and LCIF are dedicated to empowering Lions and Leos around the world to fight diabetes by serving their communities one by one.
Get your club involved in a handful of ongoing diabetes service programs and see how your service will help achieve the U.N. Sustainable Development Goals.
Strides events involve fun physical activity to help promote diabetes awareness and management.
Type 2 diabetes screening events are an important way to help your community understand their diabetes risk and take steps toward prevention.
Diabetes peer support groups encourage the exchange of support of all types among community members living with diabetes.
Diabetes camps are designed to help enhance the quality of life for young people living with diabetes by providing diabetes management skills.
Several types of foundation grants are available to support diabetes service throughout the world.
LCIF Diabetes Grants empower Lions to implement large-scale diabetes awareness, prevention and management initiatives in their communities.
LCIF Matching Grants provide equipment and construction for large-scale projects that address unmet humanitarian needs.
Through the DCG Program, 15 percent of unrestricted contributions to LCIF are transformed into grants that fund local projects on a club and/or district level.
LCIF Leo Service Grants provide financial assistance to Leo service projects implemented by Leo clubs in a Lions multiple district or district.
From July 2023 to May 2024, LCIF has awarded 29 diabetes-related grants totaling US$777,753. View the report.
