About Us
Learn who we are, our history, our founder, and the values that drive every act of service we perform in our community.
Lions Club of Mahanadi is a registered charitable organisation based in Hirakud, Sambalpur, Odisha. We are a proud member of Lions Clubs International — the world's largest service club with 1.4 million+ members across 46,000+ clubs in 200+ countries.
Operating under District 322C2, our club serves the Hirakud and Sambalpur region through structured activities in health, education, environment, water access, and humanitarian relief.
We are a fully Government-registered NGO under the Societies Registration Act, 1860, with DARPAN, NITI Aayog, 12A, and 80G approvals — making us a transparent, tax-certified, trusted organisation.
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📋 Organisation Details
Foundation in Chicago, USA
Melvin Jones challenged businessmen to serve communities beyond profit. On June 7, 1917, Lions Clubs International was born.
Going International
First international club established in Canada. Growth accelerated through Mexico, Europe, Asia, and Africa in following decades.
Knights of the Blind
Helen Keller challenged Lions at the International Convention to become "Knights of the Blind in the crusade against darkness."
LCIF Foundation Created
Lions Clubs International Foundation was established. Over $1.2 billion in grants have been awarded since inception.
Lions Club of Mahanadi
Proudly serving Hirakud and Sambalpur district under District 322C2 with health, water, education and humanitarian projects.
- Organise Charter and supervise service clubs known as Lions clubs.
- Coordinate Activities and standardise the administration of Lions clubs.
- Create Foster a spirit of understanding among the peoples of the world.
- Promote The principles of good government and good citizenship.
- Unite Clubs in bonds of friendship, good fellowship and mutual understanding.
- Encourage Service-minded people to serve without personal financial reward.
To empower volunteers and partners to improve health and wellbeing, strengthen communities, and support those in need through Lions Clubs International.
To be the global leader in community and humanitarian service — making a measurable difference in every neighbourhood we touch.
Integrity, compassion, teamwork, and service without personal financial reward — these are the values every Lions member pledges to uphold.