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GPWA is proud to be part of this Campaign and to support the Stephen Lewis Foundation.

This page celebrates the work we do and informs of events and fundraising.

10/17/2025

A reminder to join us on November 3 at 6.30pm for a unique evening of film, music, and community. We'll be at Innis Town Hall at the University of Toronto.

The Friendship Bench, a movie about a mental health treatment program in Zimbabwe, that uses grandmothers in the community to assist in the delivery of this treatment. The Last Ranger is a short film about rhino poaching and conservation in Amakhala Game reserve.

Together these movies celebrate the strength of the communities and the courage of individuals who rise to protect others echoing the mission of Education without Borders and the Grandmothers to Grandmothers Campaign of the Stephen Lewis Foundation.
Tickets $35. Available at https://saff25.eventive.org/.../toronto-in-person...

10/04/2025

Join us on November 3 at 6.30pm at Innis Town Hall at the University of Toronto for an unique evening of film, music, and community.

The Friendship Bench, a movie about a mental health treatment program in Zimbabwe, that uses grandmothers in the community to assist in the delivery of this treatment. The Last Ranger is a short film about rhino poaching and conservation in Amakhala Game reserve.

Together these movies celebrate the strength of the communities and the courage of individuals who rise to protect others echoing the mission of Education without Borders and the Grandmothers to Grandmothers Campaign of the Stephen Lewis Foundation.

Tickets $35. Available at https://saff25.eventive.org/schedule/toronto-in-person-screening-of-the-last-ranger-followed-by-the-friendship-bench-688a95869d037c3a6cfe16fc

07/03/2025

Toronto: Discover the Soul of Africa: Art Show & Sale Celebrating Culture, Color, and Creativity! Please spread the word...

04/23/2025

Thank you to all who have purchased tickets to date. Join us for an evening of music to raise urgently needed funds for African Grandmothers. It’s a great way to be entertained while supporting a meaningful cause.

Tickets on eventbrite or through the link to our website.

03/29/2025

Only 3 days left to buy your tickets at our early bird price of $45!

02/21/2025

Join us for a great evening as we celebrate the iconic voices of Karen Carpenter, Carole King, Aretha Franklin and more. Tickets on sale NOW! Vist https://grandmotherspartneringwithafrica.com/ for more information Grandmothers to Grandmothers Campaign The Stephen Lewis Foundation

02/18/2025

01/30/2025

The Stephen Lewis Foundation’s Grandmothers Campaign team, is excited to invite you to attend our in person office event organized by the Diversity, Inclusion, Recruitment and Retention (DIRR) Committee, in conjunction with the amazing Contemporary African Voices event.

This event will give you the opportunity to have an interactive discussion with a panel of SLF staff directly involved in the Grandmothers Campaign, and gain insight on the marvelous work our DIRR is doing. You will also have the chance to attend the Contemporary African Voices event, featuring Alpha Nkuranga, a Rwandan-Canadian writer, in conversation with Garvia Bailey.
Alpha’s memoir “Born to Walk” talks about her struggles as an 8-year-old during the Rwandan Civil War and subsequently lived in refugee camps in Tanzania and Uganda, where she overcame the odds to graduate high school and attend university. She came to Canada as a refugee in 2010 and currently lives in Kitchener, Ontario, where she works for Women’s Crisis Services of Waterloo Region.
Joining her will be Garvia Bailey, Toronto-based, small town raised and Jamaica born, Garvia is an arts journalist, broadcaster, host, producer, writer and co-founder of jazzcast.ca. Throughout her career, she has interviewed many celebrated international artists and hosted a variety of arts programs including with the CBC, Hot Docs, Toronto Public Library and TO Live. Grandmothers Campaign Grandmothers to Grandmothers Campaign

12/10/2024

Meaningful shopping at home with Toronto Grandmother Groups who support the campaign

Beautiful Serving Boards available from Toronto Grandmothers Embrace

Christmas Tree Ornaments, Cards and much more from Old Orchard Blossoms.

Winter Fashion Scarves & Gloves from Grandmothers Partnering with Africa

What a heartfelt initiative! Shopping in support of African grandmothers who are the backbone of their communities is a truly meaningful way to shop this holiday season. Choose from our unique selection of handcrafted boards or cozy scarves and handmade crafts by clicking on the links of the grandmother group of your choice. Don’t miss this one-of-a-kind opportunity to get ahead of the shopping craziness whilst making a difference to the lives of the African grandmothers whom we love and support.

11/23/2024

Don’t forget our sale of Art and Holiday gifts will run November 23 from 11-5

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