Lions Clubs International DM 115 Portugal
Lisboa, Portugal
About
Founded in 1917, Lions Clubs International DM 115 Portugal is a non-profit association based in Lisboa, Portugal working on health, humanitarian aid & disaster relief, children & youth +8 more.
Lions Clubs International District 115 Portugal is the Portuguese multiple district of the Lions Clubs International service organisation. Its clubs carry out community and humanitarian service across Portugal and support international Lions programmes. Its work includes disaster relief and emergency food and supply distribution, the prevention of blindness and eye care, youth programmes such as Lions Quest, Leo clubs and youth camps, music and peace competitions, and environmental awareness and clean-up campaigns. It also supports medical research through the LUCAS project. The organisation is linked to the Lions Clubs International Foundation, which funds humanitarian grants worldwide. Members volunteer in local clubs, and the district's leadership coordinates national and European activities.
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Programa de Socorro às Vítimas de Catástrofes
Humanitarian aid & Disaster relief
Provides immediate and long-term financial and logistical support to communities affected by natural disasters, run with the Lions Clubs International Foundation.
Campos de Férias e Intercâmbios para Jovens
Children & Youth
International summer camps and exchanges for young people aged 15 to 22, aimed at promoting understanding between peoples and international peace.
Lions Quest
Education
Evidence-based school programme that builds children's and young people's socioemotional skills and life skills, helping prevent bullying and substance abuse.
Projeto LUCAS
Medical research
Fundraising project whose funds are converted into medical research grants for Portuguese laboratories, in partnership with the Liga Portuguesa Contra o Cancro.
Grande Prémio de Música Lions Portugal
Arts & Culture
Annual national music competition for young talent residing in Portugal, serving as the qualifier for the Lions European Music Competition.
Concurso de Cartazes da Paz
Peace & Conflict
International youth poster competition on peace themes.
Programa Leo
Children & Youth
Youth programme offering personal development and volunteering opportunities for young people through Leo clubs.
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Liga Portuguesa Contra o Cancro, Escritório das Nações Unidas sobre Drogas e Crime
Other non-profits in Portugal
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Environment & Climate
Bombeiros Voluntários de Braga
Humanitarian aid & Disaster relief, Health
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Community development, Children & Youth +6 more
ADIRAIA
Community development, Arts & Culture +1 more
Confederação do Desporto de Portugal
Sport for development, Education +2 more
Projecto Homem
Addiction, Health +2 more