We are saddened by the passing of our Founder, Stephen Lewis, on March 31, 2026. For more information about Stephen Lewis see 'A Legacy Honoured'.
All donations to and profits from OMAS fundraising support the Grandmothers to Grandmothers Campaign 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.
* OMAS SISKONA = Grandmothers Together
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* OMAS SISKONA = Grandmothers Together
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Next OMAS' Meeting
WEDNESDAY June 17, 2026
Program: Strawberry Social
and screening of the movie "The Friendship Bench"
The cost is $10 per person and you must have pre-booked by June 1.
There will be a mini-market so plan to spend on some small items / gift baskets.
CHRIST LUTHERAN CHURCH, 445 ANNDALE RD. WATERLOO
NEW MEMBERS & GUESTS WELCOME!
FUTURE MEETINGS:
Wednesday, September 16, 2026
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
Wednesday, November 18, 2026
Wednesday, December 16, 2026
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WEDNESDAY June 17, 2026
Program: Strawberry Social
and screening of the movie "The Friendship Bench"
The cost is $10 per person and you must have pre-booked by June 1.
There will be a mini-market so plan to spend on some small items / gift baskets.
CHRIST LUTHERAN CHURCH, 445 ANNDALE RD. WATERLOO
NEW MEMBERS & GUESTS WELCOME!
FUTURE MEETINGS:
Wednesday, September 16, 2026
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
Wednesday, November 18, 2026
Wednesday, December 16, 2026
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The Stephen Lewis Foundation's Grandmothers to Grandmothers Campaign will host its 20th Anniversary milestone event in Ottawa from October 5–7, 2026. This gathering will celebrate two decades of solidarity, advocacy, and community-led action in support of grandmothers raising children in Africa.
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OMAS SISKONA of KW: MISSION STATEMENT
To build solidarity with grandmothers in Africa by raising awareness in ourselves and others about the lives of grandmothers and children in sub-Saharan Africa, their struggles, hopes, and needs, and also their courage, resilience, expertise, and
leadership. We do this as committed participants in the Stephen Lewis Foundation’s Grandmothers to Grandmothers Campaign through activities of education and fundraising.
To build solidarity with grandmothers in Africa by raising awareness in ourselves and others about the lives of grandmothers and children in sub-Saharan Africa, their struggles, hopes, and needs, and also their courage, resilience, expertise, and
leadership. We do this as committed participants in the Stephen Lewis Foundation’s Grandmothers to Grandmothers Campaign through activities of education and fundraising.
Please note that NAMIBIA has graduated from the SLF Community and can now stand on it's own.