OMAS SISKONA
of Kitchener-Waterloo
We support the Grandmothers Campaign
of the Stephen Lewis Foundation
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Next Meeting of OMAS SISKONA of KW
Wednesday December 21, 2022 at 10 a.m.
​Location: Christ Lutheran Church
445 Anndale Rd, Waterloo (near corner of Davenport and Lexington)
Time: 10 a.m. - noon

Program: Year end Social time
Cookie Exchange
Live Music
Bring your own cup and  beverage.

For those who missed the October 19th meeting when Connie and Deb made a presentation on NAYO, a Youth organization in Malawi assisted by the SLF, see their notes at
https://www.omas-siskonakw.org/nancholi-youth-org-nayo.html
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  "A few of our Favourite Things"
       OMAS SISKONA FALL FUNDRAISER

Thank you to all who supported and
attended our annual fundraiser!
 
 If you were unable to attend but would like to make a donation
  to Team OMAS SISKONA KW,  please click here.                                   

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All proceeds support the work of the Stephen Lewis Foundation. Together we will make a difference in the lives of grandmothers, women and youth, those living with HIV and AIDS, and LGBTQ communities across sub-Saharan Africa.
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ARTIST-INSPIRED CARDS - Now available
https://www.omas-siskonakw.org/card-sale.html

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To our much-loved and esteemed mentor Stephen Lewis, OMAS SISKONA of KW sends support and solidarity  for the struggle that lies ahead.
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Here is where you can access and watch a full recording of the celebration
Hand in Hand                                                                                       

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OMAS SISKONA of KW
* OMAS SISKONA = Grandmothers together.

The Stephen Lewis Foundation launched the Grandmothers to Grandmothers campaign in March 2006, in response to the emerging crisis faced by African grandmothers as they struggled to care for millions of grandchildren orphaned by AIDS. What began with only a few groups of committed Canadian grandmothers has since evolved into a dynamic and responsive movement working to mobilize support in Canada for Africa's grandmothers.

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 We shall not rest until they can rest

OMAS SISKONA* of KW is one of 160 grandmothers groups in Canada and around the world partnering with their African sisters to "turn the tide" of the AIDS pandemic in Sub-Saharan Africa.  Since our launch in 2008, OMAS has raised $877,927 for the Stephen Lewis Foundation which in turn partners with community-based organizations to provide care and support to women, orphaned children, grandmothers and people living with HIV and AIDS.

With about 120 members and many "friends", OMAS meet monthly to plan fundraising events, educate ourselves through invited speakers and DVD presentations, make presentations ourselves on SLF projects in Sub-Saharan Africa, speak to local community and church groups, and advocate for our sisters in Africa.  But mostly we enjoy a wonderful solidarity with each other and with our  sisters in Africa by working together and having FUN!!! 

OMAS SISKONA of KW September 2016

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Grandmothers Campaign

Stephen Lewis Foundation

Grandmothers Celebrate and Rededicate