African grandmothers
The Stephen Lewis Foundation launched the Grandmothers to Grandmothers Campaign in 2006, in response to the emerging crisis faced by grandmothers in Africa as they struggled to raise millions of children orphaned by AIDS. Val supported this work both financially and with her activities with her local Grannies group. You can help continue that important work by contributing in Val's name to the Foundation. Click the logo to go to the donation page.
Soon, we'll be making an announcement about a special Grannies project in Val's honour supporting this ongoing work.
fight inequality, Beat poverty
Founded in Oxford UK in 1942, Oxfam operates in countries around the world. Oxfam Canada was independently incorporated in 1966. OXFAM's path to ending poverty is to focus on inequality – specifically addressing and supporting the rights of women and girls.
radio is a farmer's best friend
Founded in Toronto and based in Ottawa, FRI grew from the realization that radio provided an inexpensive, accessible, nimble and interactive platform for improving everything from equipment maintenance to pest control to public health in sub-Saharan Africa.
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