Welcome to the Toronto Grandmothers Embrace Website.
Our mission is to raise awareness of the struggle of African grandmothers raising children orphaned by the HIV and AIDS pandemic in Africa, by advocating on their behalf through raising funds to support their work, and by remembering that their struggle is our struggle, because… “Everybody is a human being and no one is more human than another.” (Romeo Dallaire)
Featured Marketplace Items…..yes we have a brand new batch of our breathtakingly beautiful, unique, wood serving boards and some novel seriously sensational socks (sorry sold out of socks) as well as our captivatingly colourful bird cards and a new selection of grannies gourmet goodies (also sold out of goodies). Please click on “read more” below to view the sensational selection.
Grandmothers Campaign Conference Calls were introduced in April 2019 for idea sharing across the country. Topics have included Fundraising Ideas Exchange & Using Social Media, Sponsorship and Grants. Summary Notes from past calls and a sign-up form for future calls click on the Grandmothers Campaign Website
As COVID-19 spreads across sub-Saharan Africa, the Stephen Lewis Foundation’s community-based partners are best placed to protect and support the most vulnerable populations. People affected by HIV and AIDS are particularly at risk, and must not disproportionately suffer the impacts of COVID-19. Click here to learn more.
