Lion’s International president to tour humanitarian projects in Uganda

Lion’s International President, AP Singh, is expected to tour several humanitarian projects during his stay in Uganda, according to the district governor of District 411B, Tush Naturinda.

Singh arrived in Uganda on September 22, 2025, at about 2:30pm, at Entebbe International Airport. He was accompanied by the past International Director, Sangeeta Jatia.

Upon seeing him at the Very Important Person (VIP) lounge, Lions were thrilled upon seeing their sitting president visiting Uganda for the first time.

Naturinda said, “This year, we are the lucky district 411B, Uganda, that has been chosen to be visited by the International President. During his stay in Uganda, he will visit ongoing humanitarian projects that Lions Clubs International has done.”

According to Naturinda, Lions has supported several projects in Uganda, including a $1 million (about shillings 3.5 billion) investment in a hunger project in the North.

Additionally, they also have a comprehensive eye care unit at Nsambya, valued at approximately $5,000. Furthermore, in the Western region, Lions is currently implementing another comprehensive eye care unit.

“Since our core motto is to serve, we are men and women who come together, and whatever we collect, we want to give it back to the community to see that you help those who are less fortunate than yourself to live a better life,” explained Naturinda.

Naturinda said Lions Club International Foundation (LCIF) is a funding arm of the association that normally gets contributions and donations from Lions towards the fund.

These resources are used to support communities and also reach out to disadvantaged communities.

She made the remarks during a press conference at Entebbe International Airport on Monday.

After planting a tree at Lion’s Park, Entebbe, Singh appreciated the Lions for supporting the Leos clubs. Adding that, for the Leos to grow up as good leaders in the community, it is like planting a seed for the future citizens.

To the Leos, Singh commended, “Thanks for stepping forward and learning values of service, working together and working for the community. You are our future in Uganda, future in Africa and future in the entire world.

Addressing journalists, Jatia said as they travel around the world, it is vital to see the projects and learn from them.

“Our motto is we serve, but everybody serves differently, and the best thing you can learn is to apply it elsewhere. As we travel, we learn what is happening, we see the new kind of projects that are being done, and we also try to make the other projects equally strong. We are all volunteers giving our time to make communities stronger.” Concluded Jatia.