The Lotus Flower leads LIONS Impact collaboration for Cannes Lions 2026

The Lotus Flower is thrilled to have been selected to collaborate on a major new initiative at this year’s Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity. 

We were honoured to be invited to lead the strategy behind LIONS Impact, the charitable framework for Cannes Lions, and the result is a unique partnership designed to drive meaningful social change through creativity, collaboration and community-led action.

It comes at a time when funding for women’s organisations is rapidly falling, and marks a powerful commitment to reimagining ways in which support can reach grassroots communities.

What made this collaboration especially distinctive is an approach that put the Lotus Flower firmly at the heart of shaping and leading the framework itself. This ensures that vital funding, visibility and opportunities are directed towards the communities and organisations closest to issues and needs; the very people with the lived experience, insights and expertise to create truly lasting impact.

We are so excited to be part of the LIONS Impact launch in Cannes during this year’s festival, and look forward to meeting others who are committed to harnessing the power of creativity for good.

Do get in touch if you’re in Cannes too and would like to hear more about our work and this initiative: info@thelotusflower.org.