The Stephen Lewis Foundation

06/06/2026

Canadians care about global health and want Canada to lead. With your support, we can make sure Parliament hears this message loud and clear.

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

Our postcard campaign is changing that. Together, we’re sending a clear message: Canada must lead on global health.

Order your postcards now or learn more about how to participate at the link in the comments.

06/04/2026

Climate change is making daily life more difficult across Uganda. Fuel for cooking is becoming harder, and more expensive, to access. In communities affected by , these challenges are compounded, as effective treatment depends on access to nutritious food.

In our latest edition of Grassroots, you’ll read how Stephen Lewis Foundation partners like BIDCAF are helping communities adapt and build climate resilience through locally led solutions, including fuel-efficient cookstoves.

Read Grassroots today at the link in the comments.

06/01/2026

This Pride Month, join us in celebrating joy, in demanding rights and freedoms, and in acknowledging the power and impact of collective resistance and hope.

Through our year-round Partners in Pride campaign, the SLF is honoured to work with LGBTIQ-led community partners in DRC, Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania and Uganda who are defending human rights in the context of . They are saving lives every day through their courageous work.

The time is NOW to help defend health and human rights for all.

05/27/2026

Climate challenges are adding new layers of complexity and uncertainty in the global HIV response. In this edition of Grassroots, you’ll discover how SLF partners are supporting their communities in the face of climate crises.

You’ll also find reflections on the remarkable life and legacy of SLF co-founder Stephen Lewis, whose commitment to justice, grassroots leadership, and collective action continues to guide our work.

Thank you for being part of this community and for championing climate, health and social justice to end AIDS.

Get Grassroots today!

05/17/2026

This IDAHOBIT and every day, we stand with 2SLGBTIQ communities across Africa and around the world. 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

At a time of rising anti-LGBTIQ sentiment, violence, stigma, and barriers to essential health and services, LGBTIQ-led organizations continue to show up with courage — protecting lives, building safety, and strengthening community.

Through the Stephen Lewis Foundation’s Partners in Pride campaign, supporters across Canada are standing alongside 14 LGBTIQ-led organizations across Africa working to advance health, dignity, and human rights.

Learn more about Partners in Pride today at theslf.org/partnersinpride

05/12/2026

Hope Tariro Trust (HTT) supports communities across Zimbabwe. This SLF partner connects HIV and tuberculosis (TB) testing and treatment with food and nutrition. Home visits, youth programs and support for grandmothers raising children — HTT helps strengthen families with health, stability and self-determination.

In Zimbabwe, TB is a leading cause of illness and death. Over half of TB patients are also living with HIV. Malnutrition further worsens health outcomes.

Beginning with a single program in 2008, HTT now reaches over 10,000 people. Support community-led organizations. They are a powerful part of the global response.

05/10/2026

As we celebrate today, in Canada and in many countries around the world, we hope you’ll join us in taking a moment to honour the mothers, daughters, sisters, aunties and grandmothers who hold their families and communities together with love, courage and care. Happy Mother’s Day!

05/07/2026

This Mother's Day you can give a meaningful and impactful gift AND be sure it will arrive in time! Visit: theslf.org/MothersDay2026

Simply donate online, select a beautiful e-card, and add your personal message. You can even schedule delivery for Sunday, May 10.

By making this gift, you can connect meaningfully with someone special in your life, while making a difference for families and communities affected by the HIV epidemic.

Send cards and e-cards in support of health and human rights to end AIDS

05/05/2026

❤ Give a meaningful gift that shows just how much you care this Mother's Day! Celebrate someone special in your life by making a donation in their honour and sending a personal message in a beautiful printed card or e-card.

❤ When you make a tribute donation, you are supporting community-led organizations that empower women, families and communities affected by across Africa.

Find the link in the first comment.

04/29/2026

At the Stephen Lewis Foundation, our funding is rooted in anti-colonial and feminist principles.

We partner with community-led organizations (CLOs), respecting their autonomy, expertise and leadership in the response.

We provide flexible funding, build strong partnerships, and support efforts that advance racial justice, gender equity, and LGBTIQ rights.

We currently partner with 98 community-led organizations across 14 countries in Africa. Their leadership and expertise strengthen the broader community-led response that is essential to ending the HIV epidemic.