Special Initiative: Weeks of service
As we embark on a new year of service, we are excited to introduce our Service Focus Weeks for 2025-2026. These weeks are designed to create a global impact by concentrating our efforts on specific causes. By aligning our service activities, we can amplify our impact and visibility, showing the world the power of collective action.
Service Focus Weeks
- MENTAL HEALTH AND WELL-BEING: October 4 - 12, 2025 Aligns with World Mental Health Day
- HUNGER: January 3 - 11, 2026, Celebrate Melvin Jones' Birthday
- ENVIRONMENT: April 18 - 26, 2026 Aligns with Earth Day
Each week of service will incorporate two weekends to allow clubs maximum flexibility in their planning. We encourage to engage our district clubs with these causes throughout the year, but during these specific weeks, we aim to create a unified, global impact.
Service Activities
Making an Impact, One Activity at a Time!
Organising All Goa School Level Ghumat Arti Competition
Our club organised All Goa School Level Ghumat Arti Competition in association with Shri. Durgadevi Kala and Sanskritik Mandal, Quepem. Total 06 Schools participated and prizes were given to the winners at the hands of our Chief Guest Shri. Damodar Naik, Goa State BJP President. and our President sponsored the prizes worth Rs. 3,000/-, Rs. 2000/- and Rs. 1,000/- respectively. He also donated Rs. 20,000/- on cash. District Chairperson for Goan Festival PMJF Lion Joquim Gonsalves was also invited for the event..
Fri 26 Sep, 2025
Blood Donation Camp on 26th September 2025 at PHC Corlim
The Lions Club Old Goa, in collaboration with Lions Club of Panjim Greater and in association with PHC Corlim, organized a Blood Donation Camp on 26th September 2025 at PHC Corlim. The camp received an encouraging response, with 38 individuals stepping forward to donate. A total of 29 units of blood were collected, which will go a long way in supporting patients in need. Speaking on the occasion, the organizers expressed their gratitude to PHC Corlim and all the donors for their valuable contribution towards this life-saving cause. District Ambassador for Mission 1.5 MJF Lion Sunil Mevada was the Project chairperson. ZC MJF Lion Daniel Kurian, President of both the Club, were present during the function.
Fri 26 Sep, 2025
Attended the Teachers’ Day Celebration on 22nd September 2025 at Ravindra Bhavan, Margao, organized by Lions International District 317-B.
The Lions International District 317-B celebrated Teachers’ Day on 22nd September 2025 at Ravindra Bhavan, Margao, with great enthusiasm and respect for the teaching fraternity. On this occasion, Teacher Vrundavan Babaji Sawant of Old Goa Educational Institute, Old Goa, nominated by the Lions Club of Old Goa, was felicitated in recognition of his dedicated service in the field of education. The felicitation was carried out at the hands of District Governor PMJF Lion JaiAmol Naik, accompanied by the First Lady of the District and District Cabinet Secretary PMJF Lion Dr. Kirti Naik. District Ambassador for Mission 1.5, MJF Lion Sunil Mevada, along with several distinguished Lions members from across the District, were present.
Mon 22 Sep, 2025
Refreshment during Calendar activity of JRC Installation at Sunandabai School, Corlim held on 20th September
Refreshments were distributed during the Calendar activity of JRC Installation at Sunandabai School, Corlim on 20th September 2025 at the school premises. A total of 80 students participated in the function.
Sat 20 Sep, 2025
Talk on “the importance of JRC: its service to society”
As a part of Calendar activity of JRC Installation at Sunandabai School, Corlim, Treasurer of Lions Club Old Goa, Lion Dilip Borkar spoke on the importance of JRC, its service to society, and the alignment of Lions Club with the cause. Lion Madhav Vernekar addressed the gathering on the importance of academics. The program was attended by the school management and staff. Lions present included Lion Dilip Borkar, MJF Lion Sunil Mevada, and Lion Madhav Vernekar. A total of 80 students participated in the function.
Sat 20 Sep, 2025
Calendar activity of JRC Installation at Sunandabai School, Corlim held on 20th September
Lions Club of Old Goa participated in the Calendar activity of JRC Installation at Sunandabai School, Corlim on 20th September 2025 at the school premises. The program was attended by the school management and staff. Lions present included Lion Dilip Borkar, MJF Lion Sunil Mevada, and Lion Madhav Vernekar. Treasurer Lion Dilip Borkar was the Chief Guest of the function. A total of 80 students participated in the function.
Sat 20 Sep, 2025
Free eye check up Camp
VISION On 23rd September 2025. Lions Club of Canacona in association with Durga Seva Trust Rajbag Tarir Canacona Goa organized a free eye check-up camp at Government Primary School Rajbag Tarir Canacona Goa, on 23 September 2025. The Camp was inaugurated by lighting a Samayee at the hands of Lion President Lion Pankaj Naik Gaonkar and Prasident of Durga Seva Trust Mr. Vaishnav Pednekar and other dignitaries. During the Camp more than 201 needy people were benefited to have sight checking and they were provided with free spectacles. Camp was conducted from 9.00 am to 4.00 pm almost for 7 hours. More than 2000 people benefited. More than â‚ą24,000/- valued spacts were distributed to the needy people. For success of this Camp President and members of of Durga Seva Trust and all Lions members Deputy took much effort. The Camp was a grand success even beyond expectations. Also Lions Club of Canacona along with Community Health Centre staff held seminar for Primary School Student on Hygiene and Health care around 38 student and 6 Teachers were present with 10 Lion Members.
Tue 23 Sep, 2025
Refreshment during Health Check-up at Mogadan Mother Theresa Old Age Home
Comprehensive health check-up for 70 inmates of Mogadan -Mother Theresa Old Age Home, Carambolim organized by Lions Club of Old Goa, in collaboration with PHC Corlim concluded with refreshments served to all, spreading both good health and happiness. District Ambassador for Mission 1.5 MJF Lion Sunil Mevada, Treasurer Lion Dilip Borkar, Lion Madhav Vernekar, and Lion Prasad Chodankar were present for the activity.
Tue 16 Sep, 2025
Awareness Program at Mogadan Mother Theresa Old Age Home16th September
An insightful talk on diabetes management and prevention, was delivered by Dr. Yogesh to promote health awareness at Mogadan Mother Theresa Old Age Home, which was well received by the inmates. District Ambassador for Mission 1.5 MJF Lion Sunil Mevada, Treasurer Lion Dilip Borkar, Lion Madhav Vernekar, and Lion Prasad Chodankar were present for the activity
Tue 16 Sep, 2025