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AP Singh elected as Lions Clubs International President for 2025-26
AP Singh from Kolkata has been elected as the International President of the Lions Club for 2025-26. read more AP is the International President of the Lions Club for 2025-26. The Lions Club has elected AP Singh as the International President for the year 2025-26. He was elected at 107th international convention at Orlando, Florida, in the United States on July 13-17. Singh, a practicing chartered accountant, has been a member of the Lions Club since 1984. He lives in Kolkata. His family has business interests in automobile dealerships. The Lions Club is a global volunteer organisation that has around 1.4 million members in more than 49,000 clubs in over 200 geographies. It runs programmes dedicated to health, youth outreach, scholarships, environment, disaster relief, etc. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD In the Lions Club, Singh has held numerous leadership roles, such as the 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, according to a press release. 'Serving as the Lions Clubs International President is both an honor and a responsibility I embrace with humility and commitment. Together, we will continue to uplift neighborhoods, inspire new generations of Lions, and strengthen our service impact across the globe,' the release quoted Singh as saying. Following Singh's appointment, the Lions Club said in a statement that the organisation will work to build networks of interest groups under his leadership. 'Under President Singh's leadership, Lions Clubs International will make strides in promoting the growth of the Association to continue to serve effectively, and will encourage building networks of interest groups, use of AI tools, service engagement during travels to expand its global footprint while advancing critical initiatives in youth engagement, sustainability, and inclusive community development,' the statement read.
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5 days ago
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A.P. Singh Elected as 2025–2026 Lions Clubs International President
Oak Brook, Illinois, Jul.18,2025 / AgilityPR-AsiaNet/– Lions Clubs International proudly announces the election of A.P. Singh of Kolkata, India, as its International President for the 2025–2026 fiscal year. A longstanding and visionary leader in the Lions community, President Singh brings more than four decades of service, innovation, and global perspective to the world's largest humanitarian service organization. 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: • VIDEO: 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 . (Disclaimer: The above press release comes to you under an arrangement with Asianet and PTI takes no editorial responsibility for the same.). PTI PWR PWR view comments First Published: July 18, 2025, 12:00 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
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6 days ago
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AP Singh Elected As 2025-2026 Lions Clubs International President
Singh from Kolkata brings more than four decades of service, innovation, and global perspective to the world's largest humanitarian service organisation Lions Clubs International has announced the election of AP Singh of Kolkata, India, as its International President for the 2025-2026 fiscal year. A longstanding and visionary leader in the Lions community, President Singh brings more than four decades of service, innovation, and global perspective to the world's largest humanitarian service organisation, it says. Singh has been a Lion since 1984 and has held numerous leadership roles within the organisation, including district governor and council chairperson, assisted in fund-raising for Campaign SightFirst II and Campaign 100, as well as chairperson of the National SightFirst Committee of India, a programme 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 organisation's mission of serving communities, empowering volunteers, and fostering global fellowship. 'Serving as the Lions Clubs International President is both an honour and a responsibility I embrace with humility and commitment," said President Singh. 'Together, we will continue to uplift neighbourhoods, inspire new generations of Lions, and strengthen our service impact across the globe." Singh's passion for humanitarian service is evident through his longstanding dedication to projects supporting healthcare access, disaster relief, hunger, childhood education, care for special children, microfinance, and prevention of blindness, especially in underserved regions. The organisation says that, under President Singh's leadership, Lions Clubs International will make strides in promoting the growth of the association to continue to serve effectively and will encourage building networks of interest groups, use of AI tools, and service engagement during travels to expand its global footprint while advancing critical initiatives in youth engagement, sustainability, and inclusive community development. Who is AP Singh? Singh is a practising chartered accountant with family business interests in automobile dealerships. He chaired the 2017 DGE seminar in Chicago, USA, and has been faculty at over 50 ALLIs/RLLIs, FDIs, and LCIP certification programmes. Singh has participated in and presented seminars at area forums in all constitutional areas. He co-chaired the Organising Committee for the ISAAME Forum in Kolkata, India. In recognition of his service, Singh has received numerous awards, including multiple International President's Awards and the Ambassador of Good Will Award, the highest honour the association bestows. He is a major gift donor for Campaign SightFirst II and Campaign 100, and a progressive Melvin Jones Fellow. In addition to his Lion activities, Singh has initiated various service programmes in collaboration with other trusts, foundations, and corporate houses. He has worked on establishing a web-based Lion leadership development platform and a microfinance programme and has organised multiple large-scale online events to keep Lions engaged. Singh has three children. view comments Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
