Grandmothers for Africa, S. Okanagan

06/10/2026

I created this vid to mark the end of the season for Grandmothers for Africa, South Okanagan's potluck lunch today. It will be used for many other purposes in our fundraising projects.
PLEASE SHARE WIDELY!!
Music by Miriam Makeba.
Images: © Photos by Pharos and © SLF

Grandmothers to Grandmothers Campaign

06/06/2026

Our end-of-season meeting is next Wednesday, June 10. 10am to 11am followed by a potluck lunch. We finish at 1pm.
If we use the plates and cutlery in the kitchen, we have to hand-wash them. So bring your own plate, cutlery, and a drink.
Also, remember, there is no longer parking for visitors in large groups. The map of parking availability is below.

05/31/2026

Our last monthly meeting for the season is on Wednesday, June 10, at 10am.
NB: Parking regs have changed at Skaha Lake Towers. Large groups no longer have access to visitor spots. (You will be towed if found in one of these spots without an authorized pass.)
Everyone received an email with instructions and a map last week.
Here is the map to remind you.

05/26/2026

Registration (in person or virtual) for the event in Ottawa in early October is now available at https://slf.akaraisin.com/ui/G2GCanadaCelebration.

Join us for the Canadian celebration of the Grandmothers to Grandmothers Campaign's 20th anniversary

05/26/2026

This video has just been released by the Grandmothers to Grandmothers Campaign.
It is a must-watch vid, which includes scenes from the recent trip to South Africa and Eswatini by the Canadian grannies.

In May 2025, a group of dedicated Grandmothers to Grandmothers Camp...

05/14/2026

UPDATED MAY 21,2026
Get your whisks and mixers going!
Our second bake sale at Pen Hi school is on Thursday, May 28. That's one week away.
Think muffins, Rice Krispies bars, cookies and other delish items for kids and families.
Items to be delivered to Cheryl H on Wednesday, May 27 before 5pm.
NO NUTS! Label: Gluten-free items, please.
Note: our last bake sale raised over $700 for the Grandmothers to Grandmothers Campaign! :)

05/07/2026

Stand by for our next meeting on Wednesday, May 13. 10am sharp.
This is who we fundraise for — the African Grandmothers.
© SLF

04/25/2026

Remember to watch Stephen Lewis's memorial on Sunday at 8am on YouTube:

Stephen Lewis Memorial

04/19/2026

A reminder for all that tomorrow, Monday, April 20, Cheryl will be presenting the story of her visit to Eswatini and South Africa with the Stephen Lewis Foundation last year.
Please join her for current info on our work there at 1pm at the Senior Drop-in Centre, Penticton.
Image: © SLF

04/16/2026

Did you know the latest stats on HIV?
"A staggering 4,000 adolescent girls and young women acquire HIV every week, and the vast majority of them live in the region where our community-led partners work. Recent findings by UNAIDS show that about 83% of all HIV transmissions among children also occur in sub-Saharan Africa."
(From the Stephen Lewis Foundation)
Image: © SLF
Grandmothers to Grandmothers Campaign