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Victoria Grandmothers for Africa

We raise funds and awareness for the Grandmothers to Grandmothers Campaign of the Stephen Lewis Foundation. We're proud to have raised over $2 million since 2006.

Through the Grandmothers Campaign, we partner with community-led organizations in Africa where grandmothers care for grandchildren whose parents died as a result of the HIV and AIDS pandemic.

See how we work HERE

Find out how to join HERE 

Structure and Policies

WHO OUR PARTNERS ARE


Discover the vibrant spirit and leadership of Imedy Chiduuro, a dedicated volunteer at Hope Tariro Trust in Zimbabwe, in this month of celebrating International Women's Day. Since 2008, Imedy has passionately supported grandmothers and their grandchildren, navigating the challenges of parenting anew after losing their children to AIDS-related complications. Living with HIV since 1999, her passion extends from health awareness to fostering a tight-knit community spirit.

To read more: continue here

More stories from Africa are HERE

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Upcoming events

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This is the year of saying YES!

For instance, these brave souls said YES to a cold water dip on the first of the month.


Julie Holder says:  "So February 1 was St Brigid’s Day or Imbolc. This description sounds appropriate for our February plunge:  

The spiritual meaning of Imbolc is transformations, purification, fresh beginnings, and celebrating the return of the light.

During Imbolc, we stand at the edge of winter and feel the balance between darkness and the slow, gentle return of light. It’s a time to appreciate the small victories in life and the idea that, even in the quietest moments of winter, there’s a promise of renewal and the cycle of new beginnings.After months of self-reflection, planning, and goal setting, your ambitions are beginning to stir. The tiniest bits of enthusiasm are awakening beneath the surface. Goals and dreams that you’ve created over the dark cold nights are now being lit by the flames of Midwinter. Let your creativity and imagination help manifest these dreams!


"OF COURSE!"

VIDEO

On Instagram and TikTok people are sharing videos of themselves breaking stereotypes. So we're joining in, posting videos of us saying, "I'm a grandmother, OF COURSE I can ....."  Here's a Grandmothers Campaign video featuring several members of VG4A, including Jane Player making a cocktail.

   Of Course Video






OF COURSE we can do whatever we put our minds to!!!


INTERNATIONAL GRANDMOTHERS GATHERING


Christine J. Donna, Sandra, Laurie, Joyce, Jocelyn, Orleen, Lisbie, Dale, Bonnie, Elizabeth S.


Read the full International Grandmothers Gathering Statement here

Eleven of our members, photographed above, (and at least 7 on Zoom) participated in the International Grandmothers Gathering October 24th – 26th in Winnipeg. We had the largest contingent from anywhere in the country and our representatives did us proud. At the same time there were parallel gatherings going on in 10 different sub-Saharan African countries. They reported to the Winnipeg gathering via Zoom; their energy, excitement and determination were palpable. In every gathering in Africa there were policy makers present and a clear focus on making lasting change at the government level. Demands included increased pensions for grandmother caregivers and the reversal of outdated gender inequalities surrounding ownership, particularly of land. It was very encouraging to see and hear example after example of grandmothers in Africa who are empowered and determined to affect policy changes. They will not rest until AIDS is gone from Africa and the most harmful inequalities are resolved. And we will not rest until they rest! There was a collective feeling in all of the gatherings of pride in achieving something important in such a collaborative way, gratitude for our partnerships, and a passionate commitment to continue. This initiative has made a difference in so many lives. 

 Laurie Wilson, Coordinator


Meg French's Keynote address   Welcoming Words from Vicki Strang   Closing speech by Robin Scobie   Strategic Fundraising notes

Idah's 20 years slideshow  20th Anniversary Quilt story   Dawn of the Movement   11 Simultaneous Gatherings slideshow



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 Ask Connected Canadians for 1:1 help

                   "Recognizing Fake News" sites 

 Fred May's CC Phishing Reporting Sites


Digital Skills Project  

Victoria Grandmothers received a grant of $24,539 from the New Horizons for Seniors Program to improve the digital skills of our members and community.  It's a HUGE investment that we're very grateful for; we're eager to involve as many members as possible in the different parts of the project.  Connected Canadians, a non-profit that specializes in improving the digital skills of seniors, will deliver our program.  Find out how you can benefit.


Workshops           Devices       

Mentors                      Equipment 

       

VG4A actively seeks ways to learn, reconcile and connect with local     First Nations. Here is our

Territorial Acknowledgement




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