Lions are members of community service clubs, dedicated to the idea that the men and women who live in a community are in the best position to know who needs help and why. More than 46,500 strong, these local clubs are part of the world’s largest such organization, with over 1.4 million members serving in more than 210 countries and areas. The association is both non-political and non-sectarian. Lions are now best known for their sight-related programs, including SightFirst, the world’s largest blindness prevention program.