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WHO WE ARE

Victoria Grandmothers for Africa

The Victoria Grandmothers for Africa (VG4A) is currently a group of over 150 women who are part of the Grandmothers to Grandmothers Campaign of the Stephen Lewis Foundation (SLF).

The campaign’s purpose is to increase awareness, build solidarity, and raise funds for 98 community-led organizations (CLOs) in 14 countries in  Africa. These CLOs support grandmothers in Africa and their communities and amplify their voices and expertise as they work to build a healthy future for children who lost their parents to AIDS-related illnesses.

See how we work HERE

Find out how to join HERE

WHO OUR PARTNERS ARE

The Centre for Alternatives for Victimized Women and Children (CAVWOC) started in 1998. Inspired by a student’s tragic experience, the founder turned grief into action creating one of Malawi’s most impactful social service organizations. It began small and very grass roots, with a self-defence class for 12-15 year old girls, and it grew. CAVWOC now supports school access and retention through bursaries, bicycles, and learning centers. Over 20,000 children have been supported in prioritizing their education. To address long-distance travel challenges, 49 bicycles (24 for girls and 25 for boys) were distributed in 2024 using a pass-on system where graduates hand over bicycles to new students. 120 students were supported with bursaries, 527 primary students received school supplies, and 865 learners returned to school. To read about many more things CAVWOC does continue here.

More stories from Africa are HERE

Cycle Tour 2025 August 10 - September 7

The 19th VG4A Cycle Tour concluded with a finale at Mile 0 on September 7. The 70 cyclists peddled hard to raise funds for the partner organizations in Africa and to meet their personal goals.

With changes to USAID, the funds we provide are needed more than ever. By the finale, we had raised over $207,000 - donations are open until the end of the year. Click the "Donate to Cycle Tour" button above to support the Grandmother to Grandmother campaign.

Members can view more photos on the members only page.

View the CHEK News article and video "Pedalling with purpose: Victoria Grandmothers for Africa 19th annual cycle tour kicks off" 

In Week 3, CHEK News joined us again.

Laurie and Bonnie's blog

VG4A members Laurie and Bonnie travelled with 14 other members of the Grandmothers Campaign and SLF staff to South Africa and Eswatini. Click the link above for the blog of their stories and adventures, and read about the people and groups they met.

A Message from Stephen Lewis

October 4 General Meeting 

Members - see more photos in the "Members Only" section