When the AIDS pandemic swept across the continent of Africa, it took the lives of nearly an entire generation – 35 million perished – which left their children alone and vulnerable. With little or no support, it was the grandmothers of Africa who stepped in to care for these children.

The Stephen Lewis Foundation launched the Grandmothers to Grandmothers Campaign in 2006, in response to the emerging crisis faced by African grandmothers as they struggled to raise millions of children orphaned by AIDS.

Grandmothers and grandothers in Canada, Australia, the United Kingdom and the United States have rallied in response, creating a dynamic movement. They raise funds in their communities to support the life-enhancing programs run by African grandmothers and the community-based organizations who support them.

The grandmothers movement amplifies the voices and expertise of African grandmothers, and shows the world that leadership by older women is critical in reclaiming hope and rebuilding resilience across communities.

WE WORK AS PARTNERS

Grandmother Groups in the GTA work together to support the Stephen Lewis Foundation. We may have different fundraising projects and products but we always have the same goal…to raise money for the African Grandmothers struggling to cope with the devastating effects of two pandemics – HIV and AIDs and Covid 19. Please go to the websites of these groups and support their creative ideas as you support us. Thank you so much.

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