LEADERSHIP - EXPERIENCE - OPPORTUNITY

WHAT IS LEO?

A global movement where young people learn to lead, grow through real experience, and create opportunities to serve.

SCROLL TO DISCOVER
01

THE MEANING

Three words.
One identity.

Leo stands for Leadership, Experience and Opportunity. Through service, young people build confidence, friendships, practical skills and a deeper connection to their communities.

L
LEADERSHIP

Learn to lead by doing.

Take responsibility, bring ideas to life and become the kind of leader who helps people move forward together.

E
EXPERIENCE

Grow through real action.

Projects, teamwork and challenges become practical experiences that shape confidence and character.

O
OPPORTUNITY

Find your place to make impact.

Meet new people, discover your strengths and use your ideas where they can make a meaningful difference.

WHY LEO MATTERS

Service is where growth becomes real.

Leos turn ideas into action. By working together on community needs, young people gain experience, build lasting friendships and discover what they are capable of achieving.

Young peopleleading meaningful service
Local actionconnected to a global movement
Real growththrough teamwork and responsibility
02

THE GLOBAL STORY

A movement
since 1957.

The Leo Program began in 1957 as a way for young people to develop through volunteering and service. From one idea, it grew across borders into an international movement of young changemakers.

Historic photograph from the beginning of the Leo movement in 1957 A MOVEMENT
SINCE 1957.
1957 - THE BEGINNING OF THE LEO MOVEMENT
1957

The beginning

The Leo Program is introduced, creating a new path for young people to develop through volunteering and community service.

GROWTH

Across borders

Leo clubs expand across countries and cultures, united by a shared commitment to leadership and service.

TODAY

Still moving forward

A worldwide community of young people continues to serve, learn and lead with purpose.

03

OUR PARENT CLUB

Guided by Lions.
Growing through service.

The Lions Club of Moratuwa-Ratmalana is our official sponsoring and Parent Club, operating under Lions International District 306 A1.

SPONSORING LIONS CLUB

Lions Club of
Moratuwa-Ratmalana

Lions International · District 306 A1

Experienced community leaders from our Parent Club guide our Leo journey through mentorship, leadership direction and shared service. Their support helps us turn ideas into meaningful humanitarian and community initiatives.

By serving together, they empower us as young people to become confident leaders and active changemakers. We are proud to stand beside our Parent Lions Club as we serve, inspire and create lasting impact.

MentorshipLeadershipService partnership
04

OUR LOCAL STORY

Moratuwa.
Ratmalana.
Since 1970.

Since 1970, the Leo Club of Moratuwa-Ratmalana has brought young people together through leadership, friendship and community service.

Public trust details below distinguish official external sources from facts maintained in the club's own records.

Explore our projects
Ceremonial flag of the Leo Club of Moratuwa-Ratmalana
LEO CLUB OF MORATUWA-RATMALANA ESTABLISHED JUNE 1970 - SERVICE THROUGH LEADERSHIP
01
CLUB RECORD

Established June 1970.

Sponsored by Lions Club of Moratuwa-Ratmalana. Source: Official club records.

02
OFFICIAL DISTRICT LISTING

Leo District 306 D1.

The club's current district identity is linked to the official Leo Multiple District listing. Open official source

03
MOVEMENT CONNECTION

Leo Multiple District 306 Sri Lanka & Maldives.

Moratuwa-Ratmalana, Sri Lanka · Official source

LEADERSHIP IN ACTION

The best way to understand Leo
is to live it.

Join the movement