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 May 20, 2026
Speaker: Judi Scetta from the Burlington Ubuntu Grandwomen
Topic: ' Travelling with the Stephen Lewis Foundation
and What your Fundraising Supports'
CHRIST LUTHERAN CHURCH, 445 ANNDALE RD. WATERLOO
NEW MEMBERS & GUESTS WELCOME!
Please bring your own beverage and cup.
FUTURE MEETINGS:
Wednesday, June 17, 2026
PROGRAM: Strawberry Social
and screening of the movie "The Blue Bench"
The cost is $10 per person. Please bring a friend.
There will be a mini-market so plan to spend on some small items / gift baskets.
Please pre-register before June 1. You can do this at the May OMAS meeting
or by sending an email to [email protected]
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WEDNESDAY May 20, 2026
Speaker: Judi Scetta from the Burlington Ubuntu Grandwomen
Topic: ' Travelling with the Stephen Lewis Foundation
and What your Fundraising Supports'
CHRIST LUTHERAN CHURCH, 445 ANNDALE RD. WATERLOO
NEW MEMBERS & GUESTS WELCOME!
Please bring your own beverage and cup.
FUTURE MEETINGS:
Wednesday, June 17, 2026
PROGRAM: Strawberry Social
and screening of the movie "The Blue Bench"
The cost is $10 per person. Please bring a friend.
There will be a mini-market so plan to spend on some small items / gift baskets.
Please pre-register before June 1. You can do this at the May OMAS meeting
or by sending an email to [email protected]
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The first ever OMAS SISKONA online Auction was a success!
It raised $2,850 in sales and donations.
It raised $2,850 in sales and donations.
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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.