A.P. Singh Elected as 2025–2026 Lions Clubs International President
President Singh has been a Lion since 1984 and has held numerous leadership roles within the organization, including district governor and council chairperson, assisted in fund raising for Campaign SightFirst II and Campaign 100, as well as a chairperson of the National SightFirst Committee of India, a program that empowers Lions, healthcare providers and partners worldwide to combat preventable blindness and assist those with vision impairments. His presidency marks a significant chapter in Lions history, as he continues to build on the organization's mission of serving communities, empowering volunteers, and fostering global fellowship.
'Serving as the Lions Clubs International President is both an honor and a responsibility I embrace with humility and commitment," said President Singh. 'Together, we will continue to uplift neighborhoods, inspire new generations of Lions, and strengthen our service impact across the globe." President Singh's passion for humanitarian service is evident through his longstanding dedication to projects supporting health care access, disaster relief, hunger, and childhood education, care for special children, micro finance, and prevention of blindness especially in underserved regions.
Additional Resources • PHOTO: https:www.lionsclubs.org/sites/default/files/division/marketing/headshots/Singh_AP_2025.jpg • VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7QfOWIXCx_w About Lions International Lions International represents Lions Clubs International and Lions Clubs International Foundation. Lions take on some of the greatest challenges facing our communities and the world through the service of 1.4 million members in 49,000 clubs and the grant-funding support of our foundation. We improve health and well-being, strengthen communities and support those in need, locally and globally. At Lions International, we are serving a world in need. Learn more about who we are and what we do at lionsclubs.org .
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