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Stephen Lewis Foundation @theslf.org · 10/09/2026

When you support Partners in Pride, an SLF initiative, you help connect LGBTIQ communities with the care and support needed to build healthier, safer futures. Learn more at theslf.org/partnersinpride *Name changed to protect privacy.

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Stephen Lewis Foundation @theslf.org · 10/09/2026

Through Freedom and Roam Uganda (FARUG), an SLF partner, she has found access to health care, food and a community she can trust.

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Stephen Lewis Foundation @theslf.org · 10/09/2026

Every day, her safety is under threat by the 2023 Anti-Homosexuality Act, which has made health care, including HIV interventions, more difficult and dangerous to access.

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Stephen Lewis Foundation @theslf.org · 10/09/2026

“My child is my courage.” Elizabeth* is a single mother and bisexual woman living with HIV in Uganda.

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Stephen Lewis Foundation @theslf.org · 08/09/2026

Tuesday, October 6, 2026 4:00–8:00 p.m. Library and Archives Canada, 395 Wellington Street, Ottawa Free admission • Donations encouraged Limited capacity — REGISTER NOW to reserve your spot at theslf.org/g2gmarketplace

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Grandmothers to Grandmothers Marketplace

Celebrate 20 Years of Compassion, Community and Change Shop. Connect. Make a Difference.

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Stephen Lewis Foundation @theslf.org · 08/09/2026

This is a sneak peek of his upcoming performance on November 28 at Algonquin Commons Theatre in Ottawa. The Kamengo Cultural Troupe and special guests will also perform.

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Stephen Lewis Foundation @theslf.org · 08/09/2026

Plus, enjoy live music by Steven Page! Steven will perform songs from his new holiday album Steven’s Greetings and many popular favourites.

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Stephen Lewis Foundation @theslf.org · 08/09/2026

Discover handcrafted items, artwork, jewellery, home décor and one-of-a-kind treasures created by grandmothers groups from across Canada. Proceeds support the Grandmothers to Grandmothers Campaign and helps to empower grandmothers and communities affected by HIV across Africa.

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Stephen Lewis Foundation @theslf.org · 08/09/2026

Join us in Ottawa for the Grandmothers to Grandmothers Marketplace on Tuesday, October 6, for an evening of shopping, music and community.

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Stephen Lewis Foundation @theslf.org · 31/08/2026

Not a Partner in Pride yet? Join us at theslf.org/partnersinpride You’ll receive stories and updates from our partners in Africa, invitations to events and opportunities to learn how we can make a difference for LGBTIQ communities together.

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Become a Partner in Pride.

Champion health and human rights with LGBTIQ communities in sub‑Saharan Africa. Human rights defenders put their safety on the line every day to lead organizations that stand up for the human rights a...

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Stephen Lewis Foundation @theslf.org · 31/08/2026

Together, we’re working toward health and human rights for all, while standing with LGBTIQ partners in Africa who provide critical health care, safe spaces, mental health support and legal counsel.

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Stephen Lewis Foundation @theslf.org · 31/08/2026

Thank you to everyone who stopped by, connected through conversation, wrote a message for our partners across Africa and joined our growing Partners in Pride community.

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Stephen Lewis Foundation @theslf.org · 31/08/2026

Thank you for showing up for LGBTIQ communities! This Pride season, the Stephen Lewis Foundation brought the Partners in Pride Campaign to Toronto and Vancouver. We were moved by the warmth, love and support you shared with us and with our LGBTIQ partners in Africa.

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Stephen Lewis Foundation @theslf.org · 25/08/2026

We work to address the inequities that perpetuate the #HIV epidemic in Africa by providing funding and allyship to community-led organizations. These local experts, advocates and activists are championing health and human rights every day. Join us in amplifying their impact.

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Stephen Lewis Foundation @theslf.org · 25/08/2026

For over 20 years, the Stephen Lewis Foundation (SLF) has been a trailblazer in international development and philanthropy, challenging traditional power structures by shifting resources into the hands of local communities impacted by HIV in Africa.

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Stephen Lewis Foundation @theslf.org · 25/08/2026

Join our dynamic and dedicated SLF team! We're hiring a Philanthropic Partnerships Manager. Learn more about this opportunity at theslf.org/careers. 📍Apply by September 9, 2026.

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Stephen Lewis Foundation @theslf.org · 20/08/2026

Read our new report to see what your compassion, solidarity and generosity helped make possible: theslf.org/EmergencyFunding2025

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Stephen Lewis Foundation @theslf.org · 20/08/2026

Thank you for standing alongside our partners and with us at such a critical moment.

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Stephen Lewis Foundation @theslf.org · 20/08/2026

Supporters of our 2025 Emergency Appeal helped ensure they could keep showing up for the communities who rely on them.

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Stephen Lewis Foundation @theslf.org · 20/08/2026

In 2025, devastating cuts to international funding put decades of gains against the HIV epidemic at risk. Our partners across 14 countries in Africa faced impossible choices, but all were able to remain open during this time.

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Stephen Lewis Foundation @theslf.org · 17/08/2026

Make sure your Member of Parliament knows Canadians care about global health.

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Stephen Lewis Foundation @theslf.org · 14/08/2026

Winnie reflects on the early days of the epidemic, ongoing misconceptions, and dismantling stigma. Together we can help build a more informed, compassionate and inclusive HIV response.

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Stephen Lewis Foundation @theslf.org · 14/08/2026

SLF Field Representative Winnie Sseruma recently joined Dan Hall on his podcast, HIV: The Morning After. It is a powerful conversation about her lived experiences and the evolution of the HIV response.

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Stephen Lewis Foundation @theslf.org · 28/07/2026

Find out how you can join the movement for health and human rights to end the HIV epidemic. 🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈 We look forward to celebrating Pride with you! #Pride2026 #VancouverPride #PartnersInPride #LGBTIQ

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Stephen Lewis Foundation @theslf.org · 28/07/2026

Learn about Partners in Pride and our 14 impactful LGBTIQ-led partner organizations across Africa who are providing stigma-free health care, mental health support, safe spaces and legal assistance for #LGBTIQ communities.

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Stephen Lewis Foundation @theslf.org · 28/07/2026

This weekend, the Stephen Lewis Foundation is proud to be attending Vancouver Pride for the first time! 🌈 Come say hello to our team on Sunday, August 2 at our booth in Yaletown Roundhouse Turntable Plaza.

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Stephen Lewis Foundation @theslf.org · 20/07/2026

Also, by sharing about this campaign on social media, you can encourage more Canadians to participate and increase our collective impact for global health. Take a photo of your postcard and tag your local MP and the SLF.

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Stephen Lewis Foundation @theslf.org · 20/07/2026

Do you think you can get 20 or more people to fill out these advocacy postcards? If so, we'll send you a stack. Remember, Canada Post will deliver standard letter mail to your MP at zero cost to you.

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Stephen Lewis Foundation @theslf.org · 20/07/2026

Get YOUR community involved! It's easy to help us advocate for Canada's leadership on global health. Here's how:

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Stephen Lewis Foundation @theslf.org · 15/07/2026

Don't miss this opportunity to hear directly from the grandmothers whose expertise and leadership continue to inspire a global movement. 🗓️ July 21, 2026  ⏱️ 10:00 Eastern | 14:00 UTC | 17:00 East Africa

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Stephen Lewis Foundation @theslf.org · 15/07/2026

In honour of the 20th anniversary of the international humanitarian award-winning Grandmothers to Grandmothers Campaign, our special guests will share their experiences, reflect on two decades of global solidarity and discuss the leadership of older women in shaping the future of the #HIV response.

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Stephen Lewis Foundation @theslf.org · 15/07/2026

Save your spot today! Join us on July 21 for an inspiring ONLINE conversation with powerful grandmother-leaders from Uganda, South Africa, Zimbabwe and Canada.

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Stephen Lewis Foundation @theslf.org · 10/07/2026

This article underscores escalating impacts and challenges and includes insights from Leah Teklemariam, SLF Director of Programs.

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Stephen Lewis Foundation @theslf.org · 10/07/2026

Cuts to international health and HIV funding by the U.S. and other governments, including Canada, are deeply affecting families and communities where Stephen Lewis Foundation partners work.

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Stephen Lewis Foundation @theslf.org · 06/07/2026

They will reflect on the leadership of African grandmothers, international grandmothers’ solidarity, centring the priorities of older women, and shaping the future of the global HIV response. 🗓️ July 21, 2026 ⏱️ 10:00 Eastern | 14:00 UTC | 17:00 East Africa

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Stephen Lewis Foundation @theslf.org · 06/07/2026

Now, in lead up to the 26th International AIDS Conference, we're hosting a powerful panel of speakers, featuring grandmother leaders from Uganda, South Africa, Zimbabwe and Canada.

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Stephen Lewis Foundation @theslf.org · 06/07/2026

Join us for this special online event as we celebrate 20 years of the SLF's Grandmothers to Grandmothers Campaign! Twenty years ago, African and Canadian grandmothers came together to spark a global movement rooted in solidarity, care and community.

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Stephen Lewis Foundation @theslf.org · 04/07/2026

We are honoured to stand up for 2SLGBTIQ rights year-round as #PartnersInPride 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

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Stephen Lewis Foundation @theslf.org · 04/07/2026

Thank you for connecting with us at Pride and writing messages of love and hope to share with SLF partners. You helped us raise awareness about LGBTIQ-led organizations defending LGBTIQ health and rights across Africa.

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Stephen Lewis Foundation @theslf.org · 04/07/2026

We loved meeting so many amazing people at our Partners in Pride booth in Toronto!

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Stephen Lewis Foundation @theslf.org · 03/07/2026

A big thank you to our SLF community and our amazing volunteers. You help make it possible for us to be part of this important celebration each year and raise awareness about 2SLGBTIQ rights around the world. Wishing you a joyful Pride that lives on all year long!

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Stephen Lewis Foundation @theslf.org · 03/07/2026

We loved connecting with so many incredible people at the Pride StreetFair in Toronto. To all the changemakers, human rights defenders, and courageous hearts who know that together we can create a world with more equity, love and inclusion, we celebrate you.

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