Our New LogoWe are pleased to present our new VG4A logo, designed by Kenyan designer, Stanley Kabicho. The four bright squares and the four stylized images inside them are symbols to grandmothers here in Canada and our African sisters. Click here to read about these symbols and why they were chosen.
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WHO WE ARE
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. Our values We strive to reflect our values in all our endeavours: collaboration, inclusiveness, cooperation, transparency, democratic process, and acceptance of new ideas. See how we work HERE Find out how to join HERE Structure and Policies | WHO OUR PARTNERS ARE Read about one of the Community-led Organizations that support Grandmothers and their Families.
The Busoga Integrated Development and Care Foundation (BIDCAF) in Uganda works to improve food security, implement climate-smart agricultural techniques, and provide educational support for children. For years it has been assisting vulnerable students with essential school supplies and tuition and working to address severe malnutrition and high rates of anemia, particularly among adolescent girls and communities affected by HIV. As with so many of our African partners, BIDCAF works efficiently and flexibly. Recently they have also been helping rural Ugandan communities adapt to land degradation and climate shifts using locally led solutions, such as fuel-efficient cookstoves. It's intriguing how many interconnected problems that solves. Read more about this great initiative: here More stories from our partners in Africa are HERE |
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| Victoria Grandmothers for Africa cyclists have been peddling to raise funds for the Grandmothers to Grandmothers Campaign of the Stephen Lewis Foundation for 20 years, raising a remarkable $1,725,000 since the first ride. Find out why some riders continue to participate here. Read the Black Press article here.
Click here to donate to the cycle tour.
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Pride Parade July 12, 2026Over 20 VG4A members participated in the Victoria Pride Parade on July 12. We had kangas, a new banner, new t-shirts, and music this year. Members can see more photos on the Members Only page. Photo Credits: Jane Player | Upcoming events
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Race Against the Bus
Photo by Pat Penner
All 22 of our granny riders beat the bus from the Legislature to Langford Station, most of them by more than 10 minutes! Better Transit YYJ organized this event to persuade local government to invest more in bus infrastructure. See the print and video coverage from Chek News, the Times Colonist, and Suzanne's Moreau's video filmed as she rode. Some great photos from the event are on the VG4A Facebook page and under Photos on the Members Only Page. Thanks to the many supporters (named on the photos) who took these photos.
Grandmothers to Grandmothers Recruitment Video
The Grandmothers to Grandmothers Campaign has a new video: Grandmothers United in Solidarity: Reflections from Canadian and South African grandmothers. Click on the image to watch the video.
Included is VG4A member Bonnie Yarish speaking about why she she continues to be an active member fundraising and advocating for grandmothers in Africa.
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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. |
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