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Stephen Lewis Foundation @theslf.org · 14d

Watch our 2024 video about the Campaign below to hear directly from those at the heart of this powerful movement - theslf.org/G2G-campaign-story

The Grandmothers to Grandmothers Campaign story

Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.

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Stephen Lewis Foundation @theslf.org · 14d

On this International Day of Older Persons, we celebrate the extraordinary commitment to justice and equity.

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Stephen Lewis Foundation @theslf.org · 14d

In 2024, the Campaign was recognized with the 2024 Lions International Humanitarian Award.

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Stephen Lewis Foundation @theslf.org · 14d

Created in response to the AIDS pandemic as grandmothers across Africa courageously stepped into leadership roles in their communities and cared for millions of children who were orphaned, it has grown into an unprecedented international solidarity movement.

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Stephen Lewis Foundation @theslf.org · 14d

Together with grandmothers in 14 countries across Africa, the Grandmothers to Grandmothers Campaign — a Stephen Lewis Foundation initiative — is impactful as ever.

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Stephen Lewis Foundation @theslf.org · 14d

Two decades. $40 million raised. Community action and global impact against AIDS.

Grandmothers and grandothers around the world are powerful leaders, changemakers and health and human rights activists, while holding families and communities together. They are integral to the global HIV response.

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Stephen Lewis Foundation @theslf.org · 19d

#WorldContraceptionDay is a day to acknowledge the right to be able to make our own healthy decisions for our lives and futures, no matter where we live.

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Stephen Lewis Foundation @theslf.org · 19d

Contraceptives save lives. They are key to preventing HIV transmission and protecting sexual and reproductive health and rights around the world. Access to contraception directly impacts health, equity and agency, including for women and girls, LGBTIQ communities, and communities affected by HIV.

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Stephen Lewis Foundation @theslf.org · 20d

Will you make a gift today to support SLF partners like MusicWorks, empowering children and youth in communities disproportionately affected by the HIV epidemic?

🔗 theslf.org/fall-2025-make-a-donation

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Stephen Lewis Foundation @theslf.org · 20d

Through outreach sessions at schools in the area, children explore music and dance as creative outlets and as tools for well-being. Music therapy helps each child to feel seen, valued and supported as part of a community.

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Stephen Lewis Foundation @theslf.org · 20d

MusicWorks is an SLF partner that creates safe spaces for healing and connection, where young people can discover their own voices, potential and power as leaders, creators and changemakers, just like Thabiso.

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Stephen Lewis Foundation @theslf.org · 20d

Thabiso Mapalane is a talented role model and supportive mentor for children and youth across Cape Town, South Africa. Once himself a student in MusicWorks’ school outreach program, Music for Life, he’s now leading the program.

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Stephen Lewis Foundation @theslf.org · 20d

“MusicWorks taught me not to give up because giving up is not an option even if times are hard.”

Thabiso teaches a student to play the Marimba.

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Stephen Lewis Foundation @theslf.org · 26d

Through their expertise and leadership, combined with local action and global solidarity, we know that together we can and will end AIDS.

Find out more about their life-saving and life-improving efforts in our new Annual Report: 🔗theslf.org/Annual-Report-2024

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Stephen Lewis Foundation @theslf.org · 26d

Above are some of the key areas where their work has made a significant impact across 14 countries in Africa. We are honoured to collaborate with community-led organisations that champion health and human rights to tackle the inequalities driving the HIV epidemic.

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Stephen Lewis Foundation @theslf.org · 26d

Stephen Lewis Foundation partners reached 2.1 million people through community-led programs in 2024!

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Stephen Lewis Foundation @theslf.org · Sep 11

Did anything in this report inspire or surprise you?

Stephen Lewis Foundation @theslf.org · Sep 11

We are deeply grateful to our global SLF community. Together, we know we can and we WILL end AIDS.

Visit the link below to read the full report!

🔗 theslf.org/Annual-Repor...

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Stephen Lewis Foundation @theslf.org · Sep 11

In this new report, you will:

- Learn about SLF partners and their communities
- See their impact by the numbers
- Gain insight into community responses to HIV
- Read about LGBTIQ rights defenders on the global stage
- Celebrate the global impact of solidarity in action

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Stephen Lewis Foundation @theslf.org · Sep 11

While progress was hard-won, community-led responses expanded access to HIV services, powerful grandmother and youth-led movements for justice, and healing spaces that supported survivors of violence in the face of adversity. Your solidarity made this possible.

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Stephen Lewis Foundation @theslf.org · Sep 11

We know you’ll feel inspired when you read highlights of all we’ve accomplished together in a single year.

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Stephen Lewis Foundation @theslf.org · Sep 11

In 2024, SLF partners reached over 2.1 million people!

Read our new Annual Report for insights on how communities in 14 countries across Africa are making real progress in health, dignity and human rights — despite enormous challenges.

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Stephen Lewis Foundation @theslf.org · Sep 10

Together, we can help ensure Canada remains committed to global health and equality.

🔗 Link in bio: theslf.org/act-now-for-the-global-fund

Make your voice heard on global health and rights with this advocacy guide

You can take action at the local level on global health and human rights this Canadian federal election. Learn more and get your advocacy guide here!

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Stephen Lewis Foundation @theslf.org · Sep 10

The Global Fund is funded by governments, including Canada, and private sector donors globally. It is renowned for its accountability and results.

Since 2002, the Global Fund has saved 70 million lives and helped reduce the combined death rate related to #HIV, TB and malaria by more than 60%.

Make your voice heard on global health and rights with this advocacy guide

You can take action at the local level on global health and human rights this Canadian federal election. Learn more and get your advocacy guide here!

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Stephen Lewis Foundation @theslf.org · Sep 10

Act now for the @globalfund to Fight AIDS, TB and Malaria.

This year is a make-or-break moment in the HIV response.

✅ Email your MP

Tell them you want Canada to show bold leadership at a time when U.S. international funding cuts threaten to undo decades of progress in global health.

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