The Stephen Lewis Foundation launched the Grandmothers Campaign in 2006, in response to the emerging crisis faced by grandmothers in Africa as they struggled to raise millions of children orphaned by AIDS. Grandmothers and grand-others in Canada, Australia, the United Kingdom and the United States have rallied in response, creating a dynamic movement. The Grandmothers to Grandmothers movement amplifies the voices and expertise of grandmothers in Africa, and shows the world that leadership by older women is critical in reclaiming hope and rebuilding resilience across communities.

All of our local events have a purpose: we aim to give our support to the Grandmothers Campaign of the Stephen Lewis Foundation. Through it, we are able to channel our fundraising effectively.

To stay fresh with the larger context of the movement, members of Grandmothers to Grandmothers local groups are encouraged to read the Granny Bulletin published regularly by the national Grandmothers. The current edition and back editions are available for reading by clicking HERE. To subscribe, just open an edition and click on “subscribe” at the top — or click HERE.

Impact of the Stephen Lewis Foundation

The Stephen Lewis Foundation provides regular reports on the impact that it is having. Read and download its full 2024 Impact Report by clicking here: Women at the Forefront of Transformational Change.

Excerpts from its pages below give a ready glance into the effectiveness of its work. The preamble to the graphic below sums up its method of working and essential effect: “The Stephen Lewis Foundation (SLF) partners with 98 community-led organizations across 14 African countries, providing flexible funding and holistic support. With strong community ties and expertise, these organizations transform lives through essential services in health, education, economic inclusion, and human rights. Women are at the forefront of these efforts, driving impactful, community-centred change.“

The annual impact report also provides a financial overview. The final sentence of the excerpt below is worth dwelling upon for a long moment: “Since 2003, the SLF has raised more than $200 million in support of grassroots organizations working on the frontlines of HIV and AIDS in Africa.” The Grandmothers Campaign, and the work of Oceanside Grandmothers to Grandmothers within it, are part of a larger, extremely effective organization.

Again, for the full 2024 report, see: Women at the Forefront of Transformational Change.

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