The Stephen Lewis Foundation

08/20/2026

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.

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

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

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

08/17/2026

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

Recent cuts to international funding by the United States, Canada and other funders are devastating HIV and human rights responses worldwide — yet this crisis isn't getting the attention it deserves.

Help demand Canada's leadership on global health with a quick-and-easy social media post. You'll find everything you need here: theslf.org/post-for-global-health

08/14/2026

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.

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.

Listen to the full episode here:

Podcast Episode · HIV: The Morning After · 6 August · 48min

08/10/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us for this important conversation on community-led mental health care at AIDS 2026.

Hosted in the Mental Health Networking Zone organized by United for Global Mental Health, we are deeply grateful to our partner organizations — Stepping Stones International (SSI), Farm Orphan Support Trust (Fost Zimbabwe) and Health Options for Young Men on HIV/AIDS and STIs (Hoymas Kenya) — for sharing their knowledge and experiences. Their insights highlighted what is working, where critical gaps remain and why community-led approaches are essential to advancing both mental health and the HIV response.

Thank you to everyone who attended, asked thoughtful questions and contributed to the discussion. Together, we can continue to advocate for equitable, community-driven mental health support for all.

07/29/2026

It is wonderful to see so many SLF partners attending , the 26th International AIDS Conference, happening now in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil!

This morning, the SLF hosted a reception for our partners who are at the conference. We were delighted to be joined by representatives from LVCT Kenya, Stepping Stones International, Bar Hostess Empowerment and Support Programme (BHESP), St. Francis Health Care Services, Health Options for Young Men on HIV/AIDS and STIs (Hoymas Kenya), HAPA KENYA, Ishtar, Zoë-Life, Farm Orphan Support Trust (Fost Zimbabwe) and MATRAM-Mozambique Treatment Access Movement.

We're proud to stand alongside so many of our remarkable partner organizations at AIDS 2026, advancing a shared vision of health, justice and community-led change.

07/28/2026

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.

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 communities. 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!

07/27/2026

The SLF is at !

We're excited to be hosting an in-person session at the 26th International AIDS Conference in Brazil on Tuesday, July 28, at the Mental Health Networking Zone hosted by United for Global Mental Health.

Join us for a conversation with three of the SLF's partners as they share how community-led organizations are addressing the mental health needs of the diverse communities they serve. Together, we'll explore what's working, where critical service gaps remain and why community-based approaches are so effective.

07/20/2026

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

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.

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. Learn how to get started through the link in the comments.

07/15/2026

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.

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 response.

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

Register through the link in the comments.

We are proud that IAS - International AIDS Society has accepted our event as an Affiliated Independent Event.

07/09/2026

Grandmothers in communities affected by across Africa are empowering themselves and their families through skills training and income opportunities with support from SLF partners like St. Francis.