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Mountain Grannies of the Bow Valley
Making a Difference for Nineteen Years
About
The Mountain Grannies of the Bow Valley (Canmore and Banff) are part of an international movement. The movement supports the Stephen Lewis Foundation (SLF) in assisting grandmothers in sub-Saharan Africa who are raising their grandchildren orphaned due to HIV-AIDS. Grandmothers have a critical role to play in reclaiming hope and rebuilding resilience in their families and communities.
We assist grandmothers by raising money locally that is then distributed by SLF to support life-enhancing health, support, and income-producing projects led by and for the African grandmothers. The SLF partners with grassroots organizations in the 15 African countries most affected by the AIDS pandemic. Their partners are flexible, long-term, and mutually accountable.
The Grandmothers to Grandmothers Campaign contributes to care in many ways:
The Grandmothers to Grandmothers campaign enables grandmothers to find ways to heal, empower and nurture resiliency in themselves and in their communities.
The campaign supports HIV treatment that doesn't just provide medication, but also affects the well-being of the family. They grow up, live longer and are healthier.
Age-appropriate services are provided to orphaned and vulnerable children, including food security, protection from violence, and education.
Young leaders offer life-saving, holistic programs that are helping their peers and families come together, support each other and create a bold new future.
Please Donate
Coming this spring!
Mark April 17th on your calendars for the Mountain Grannies' Annual Chili in a Bowl Dinner!
St. Michael's Anglican Church
Seatings at 5:00 and 7:00 pm
Mountain Grannies at the Market
The Mountain Grannies exhibit and sell wonderful hand crafted items at various markets throughout the year. Look for the Mountain Grannies' craft table!
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