Our Work: About the Stephen Lewis Foundation


The Stephen Lewis Foundation supports community-based organizations working to turn the tide of HIV/AIDS in Africa. Since 2003, we have funded more than 300 projects in 15 countries. These grassroots groups are the lifeline for their communities: they provide counselling and education about HIV prevention, care and treatment; distribute food, medication and other necessities; reach the sick and vulnerable through home-based health care; help orphans and vulnerable children access education and work through their grief; and support grandmothers caring for their orphaned grandchildren.


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A Dare to Remember 2010 slideshow


In powerful acts of solidarity with their African counterparts, thousands of Canadians have raised funds for AIDS in Africa as part of A Dare to Remember. Funds raised as part of A Dare to Remember support grassroots African organizations turning the tide of HIV/AIDS. Thank you to each and every Darer and Dare supporter for your hard work, creativity, enthusiasm and generosity. Here's what some of you dared to do in 2010. To find out more and get involved, visit adaretoremember.com To find out more about the Stephen Lewis Foundation, visit http -- Music: "Tié ba té djigui" by Lessazo. From the album Soleil d'hiver. altermusique.org Used under the licence art libre. artlibre.org


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"Disappearing": PSA from the Stephen Lewis Foundation


Public Service Announcement from the Stephen Lewis Foundation.


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Stephen Lewis: A Dare to Remember


Stephen Lewis speaks from Uganda about projects funded by the Stephen Lewis Foundation and challenges people to get involved in 'A Dare to Remember' this October. Dare to do something extraordinary and raise money for grassroots HIV/AIDS organizations through the Stephen Lewis Foundation!


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Prita Chhabra and The Stephen Lewis Foundation Dare Campaign


Recording artist Prita Chhabra raised $1646.44 in two weeks through a Dare for the Stephen Lewis Foundation - a flashback to her first job working in entertainment at Disney World in Orlando (Florida)! Prita dressed up as a costumed character in downtown Toronto at Yonge-Dundas Square, to raise money going directly to support the inspiring transformation in sub-Saharan Africa, where community-based organizations are working to turn the tide of AIDS. Donations made will make a huge difference to the incredible African women and men who rise to meet the challenges of the pandemic with extraordinary acts of courage, ingenuity, determination, and strength in their communities. On her HIV/AIDS research trip to Malawi (Africa), Prita saw first hand what challenges they face and how truly deserving all these people are. Donations are still being accepted so if you didn't already, please consider donating now. Thank you! Prita :) j.mp


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Project for Awesome! : Stephen Lewis Foundation


In Which I talk about the SLF. www.stephenlewisfoundation.org


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Hope Rising! TV ad


CIBC Presents Hope Rising!, a benefit concert for the Stephen Lewis Foundation to support grassroots organizations at the frontlines of the AIDS pandemic in Africa. International recording artists Alicia Keys, Angélique Kidjo, Rufus Wainwright, Holly Cole and Jully Black headline this spectacular evening co-hosted by Jian Ghomeshi, Marci Ien, and Gloria Reuben. May 3rd, 2011, at the Sony Centre for the Performing Arts in Toronto, Ontario. For tickets, visit hoperising.ca


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Stephen Lewis Foundation AFRIGRAND CARAVAN in St.John's NFLD


First stop on the caravan was at the furthest most eastern point of Canada, Cape Spear Newfoundland. Watch as the first caravan group is welcomed into Canada. Please visit www.stephenlewisfoundation.org to learn more about the Grandmothers to Grandmothers campaign and the AFRIGRAND CARAVAN.


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Dare to Stand Out - flash freeze mob for the Stephen Lewis Foundation


Students (and some friends) from the Fundraising and Volunteer Management post-grad program at Humber College organized and participated in a Flash Freeze Mob for the Stephen Lewis Foundation on November 19, 2009 in a shopping centre in downtown Toronto.


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MRHS- DARE to WAKA-WAKA (Stephen Lewis Foundation)


Working along side the Stephen Lewis Foundation, raising money for the fight against AIDS in Africa, this was the dare the students of the Global Issues 621 class at Montague Regional High School in PEI came up with! DARE to WAKA-WAKA!! Enjoy!


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Dare To Wear Love Pt1 (LG Fall Fashion Week Gala For The Stephen Lewis Foundation) Toronto


Featuring Jully Black working the runway! Can You Spot All The Celebs in The Front Row Fundraiser for a great cause www.stephenlewisfoundation.org


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VJs Sarah Taylor and Jesse Giddings for the Stephen Lewis Foundation


Sarah Taylor and Jesse Giddings take to the streets of Toronto to dance their way to awareness for AIDS for the Stephen Lewis Foundation. www.adaretoremember.com


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Dare to Stand Out - Toronto Flash Freeze Mob for the Stephen Lewis Foundation


A flash freeze mob in downtown Toronto by a group of Fundraising and Volunteer Management students from Humber College. A part of the Dare to Remember campaign for the Stephen Lewis Foundation.


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Recording Artist Prita Chhabra's Dare for the Stephen Lewis Foundation


I'm taking on a Dare for the Stephen Lewis Foundation - a flashback to my first job working in entertainment at Disney World in Orlando (Florida)! I'll be dressing up as a costumed character in downtown Toronto at Yonge-Dundas Square on January 30, and you're all invited :) I have set a personal fundraising goal and am asking my friends, family, colleagues, and of course my fans -- to sponsor me. The money we raise will go directly to support the inspiring transformation in sub-Saharan Africa, where community-based organizations are working to turn the tide of AIDS. Your donation will make such a difference to the incredible African women and men who rise to meet the challenges of the pandemic with extraordinary acts of courage, ingenuity, determination, and strength in their communities. On my HIV/AIDS research trip to Malawi (Africa) I saw first hand what challenges they face and how truly deserving all these people are. So please dig deep and donate now. Thank you! Prita :) j.mp


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Mama Darlina Stephen Lewis song


Mama Darlina, an activist with the Treatment Action Campaign in South Africa recently travelled to Canada to meet with Canadian grandmothers associated with the Stephen Lewis Foundation's Grandmothers to Grandmothers Campaign. In this clip, she sings a song about the Grandmothers Campaign and the bonds of solidarity between Canadian and African grannies.


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Stephen Lewis on the role for women in development


Stephen Lewis, co-director of AIDS Free World and former UN Special Envoy for HIV/ AIDS in Africa as well as former Deputy Executive Director of UNICEF came to talk about Christian Aid and the role of women in development. He is probably the world's leading advocate for a new UN Women's Agency and has gained an international reputation for his promotion of gender equality in sub-Saharan Africa. He has had a very distinguished global diplomatic and political career and is currently co-director of AIDS Free World, and chair of the Stephen Lewis Foundation, as well as being a Board Director of the Clinton Health Access Initiative and the International AIDS Vaccine Initiative. He is also author of the best-selling book Race Against Time. Christian Aid's recent report, We're all in this together, focussed strongly on gender and the role of women in poverty eradication.


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Huron Polar Bear Dip - A Dare to Remember for the Stephen Lewis Foundation


Beth, Sarah and Joy ran into Lake Huron for a polar bear dip as a dare in support of the Stephen Lewis Foundation's Dare to Remember campaign


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Maria Mhlongo's Story


The story of Maria Mhlongo, a South African grandmother who is supported by Hillcrest AIDS Centre Trust, a grassroots organization funded by the Stephen Lewis Foundation.


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Stephen Lewis Interview, Part 2


In the second part of of a three part video series we continue with Tim McCaskell interview with Stephen Lewis. In the excerpt below Lewis talks about the Occupy movement, the social determinants of health and the strength of the pharmaceutical companies.


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Dr. Bob Huish Interview


Intro: The Stephen Lewis Foundation has launched their annual "Dare to Remember" campaign... And it's got one Dalhousie professor seeing blue. Melissa Evans has the story. Super: "Dr. Bob Huish, Dalhousie University" Copy Story: The Stephen Lewis Foundation has launched their annual "Dare to Remember" campaign... And it's got one Dalhousie professor seeing blue. Dr. Bob Huish has dared to dye his entire body blue to raise awareness for AIDS in Africa. He hopes his curious skin colour will encourage students to ask questions about the foundation and get involved in the campaign themselves.


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African Grandmothers' Gathering 2010


For the first time in history, nearly 500 grandmothers from 13 African countries gathered in Manzini, Swaziland from May 6 8, 2010 to attend the first-ever African Grandmothers Gathering. They convened to share their experience of leading households devastated by AIDS and hammer out a common agenda for action and support. They were joined by a delegation of 42 Canadian grandmothers from the Grandmothers to Grandmothers Campaign of the Stephen Lewis Foundation representing a movement of thousands of women working to shine an international spotlight on African grandmothers who are at the frontlines of the AIDS pandemic.


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To Stephen Lewis - Letter from a Grandmother


Yvonne Snippit works for Dr. Kutter's circumcision clinic. She writes a letter of support to Stephen Lewis' campaign to surgically reduce the genitals of African infants and children. (In this satire Yvonne Snippit is played by the multi-talented Jacqueline Maire.)


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k-os goes back to work at The Bay for 'A Dare to Remember'


Rapper k-os goes back to work in The Bay's toy department for his dare, as part of A Dare to Remember, a nationwide challenge to raise money for AIDS in Africa for the Stephen Lewis Foundation. Check out www.adaretoremember.com to learn more!


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Mbulelo Duma from dlalanathi


Mbulelo Duma, from South African grassroots organization dlalanathi, speaks about his work using the arts to support children affected by HIV and AIDS. Dlalanathi is funded by the Stephen Lewis Foundation.


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Stephen Lewis on the Turning the Tide Campaign


Stephen Lewis talks about the reasons behind the launch of the Stephen Lewis Foundation's Turning the Tide Campaign.


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Picnicface: 5 Easy Steps for Doing a Dare


Picnicface members Andy, Scott and Mark take a moment away from filming their movie Roller Town to explain how to do a Dare for the Stephen Lewis Foundation's A Dare to Remember campaign and reflect on the films of Mandy Moore. What's your Dare for AIDS in Africa? Sign up and start fundraising now: adaretoremember.com A DARE TO REMEMBER is a campaign of the Stephen Lewis Foundation -- engaging Canadians to raise funds for AIDS in Africa. In powerful acts of solidarity, Canadians across the country are facing their fears, letting their creative juices flow, testing their endurance and mobilizing their communities. A very special thanks to Picnicface for the video! Get more Picnicface on their YouTube channel -- http -- and their website -- picnicface.com


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AfriGrand Caravan


The Stephen Lewis Foundation is sponsoring a Canadian tour of African grandmothers, raising awareness about the HIV-AIDS pandemic. Regina Mokgokong (featured in the story) is a 68-year-old grandmother personally affected by the disease. Her niece is infected and she raises four grandchildren, as well as being the Executive Director of Tateni Home Care Nursing Services in Pretoria, South Africa. An organization that receives funding from the Stephen Lewis Foundation.


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Ida Mukuka on the role of the arts


Ida Mukuka, a Field Representative for the Stephen Lewis Foundation, talks about the impact of drama and the arts on communities working to turn the tide of AIDS in Africa.


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Dare radio spot: 10000 feet


A DARE TO REMEMBER is a campaign of the Stephen Lewis Foundation -- engaging Canadians to raise funds for AIDS in Africa. In powerful acts of solidarity, Canadians across the country are facing their fears, letting their creative juices flow, testing their endurance and mobilizing their communities. What's your Dare for AIDS in Africa? Sign up and start fundraising now: adaretoremember.com


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Dare radio spot: Pat Thornton's Dare


Pat Thornton is doing another 24-hour stand-up marathon for A Dare to Remember 2010! To donate to his Dare, visit bit.ly A DARE TO REMEMBER is a campaign of the Stephen Lewis Foundation -- engaging Canadians to raise funds for AIDS in Africa. In powerful acts of solidarity, Canadians across the country are facing their fears, letting their creative juices flow, testing their endurance and mobilizing their communities. What's your Dare for AIDS in Africa? Sign up and start fundraising now: adaretoremember.com (Seal picture by Andreas Trepte. Used under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.5 Generic license. http )


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Stephen Lewis and Arkells Rock Out Live On The Hour


Stephen Lewis performs with Arkells as part of a dare for www.adaretoremember.com Stephen Lewis and the Stephen Lewis Foundation are helping to support communities in Africa that are turning the tide against AIDS. Visit www.adaretoremember.com and challenge yourself to something daring!


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