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WHO WE ARE


Victoria Grandmothers for Africa

The Victoria Grandmothers for Africa (VG4A) is currently a group of over 150 women who are part of the Grandmothers to Grandmothers Campaign of the Stephen Lewis Foundation (SLF).

The campaign’s purpose is to increase awareness, build solidarity, and raise funds for 98 community-led organizations (CLOs) in 14 countries in  Africa. These CLOs support grandmothers in Africa and their communities and amplify their voices and expertise as they work to build a healthy future for children who lost their parents to AIDS-related illnesses.

See how we work HERE

Find out how to join HERE

Structure and Policies

WHO OUR PARTNERS ARE

The Centre for Alternatives for Victimized Women and Children (CAVWOC) started in 1998. Inspired by a student’s tragic experience, the founder turned grief into action creating one of Malawi’s most impactful social service organizations. It began small and very grass roots, with a self-defence class for 12-15 year old girls, and it grew. CAVWOC now supports school access and retention through bursaries, bicycles, and learning centers. Over 20,000 children have been supported in prioritizing their education. To address long-distance travel challenges, 49 bicycles (24 for girls and 25 for boys) were distributed in 2024 using a pass-on system where graduates hand over bicycles to new students. 120 students were supported with bursaries, 527 primary students received school supplies, and 865 learners returned to school. To read about many more things CAVWOC does continue here.

More stories from Africa are HERE

WHO BENEFITS


Upcoming events

  • Peg Frank's Book Launch
    29 Nov 2025 2:00 PM
    Victoria Arts Council's pop-up venue within the Bay Centre
  • VG4A Seasonal Auction
    1 Dec 2025 12:00 AM
    https://new.biddingowl.com/vg4aonlineauction
  • World AIDS Day Walk
    1 Dec 2025 11:00 AM
    Cemetery on Tsawout First Nation land, east on Mount Newton X Road
  • Newcombe Singers Sunrise Concert
    13 Dec 2025 3:30 PM
    St Mary the Virgin Church, 1701 Elgin Road, Victoria.
  • Zombie Blizzard
    18 Jan 2026 7:30 PM
    MacPherson Theatre

The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria

Since 2002, the Global Fund has saved 65 million lives with funding from governments around the world. On November 21, 2025, Canada announced a 16% cut to the Global Fund pledge.

From the Stephen Lewis Foundation Facebook page:

To say we're disappointed would be an understatement. Canada’s pledge to the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, TB and Malaria falls far short of what’s needed. This cut will have significant, tangible impacts on people's lives, as more clinics close and life-saving programs are eliminated.

You can learn more here about Canada's cut to the Global Fund at theslf.org/Global-Fund-Statement

Today's announcement makes clear that the work is not over. We are committed to continue to push for Canada's leadership in global health and human rights.


Laurie and Bonnie's blog

VG4A members Laurie and Bonnie travelled with 14 other members of the Grandmothers Campaign and SLF staff to South Africa and Eswatini. Click the link above for the blog of their stories and adventures, and read about the people and groups they met.



October 4 General Meeting 

Members - see more photos in the "Members Only" section


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

Territorial Acknowledgement

Reconciliation Stories


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