For the past 12 years, grandmothers groups and their supporters walk together physically, or virtually, to raise funds in support of grandmothers and their community-led organizations in sub-Saharan Africa who are responding to the AIDS pandemic.

To date, their collective efforts have raised over $2.7 million. Support for African grandmothers and their community-led organizations remains urgent as they respond to the new and emerging needs of the global economic uncertainty caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, while continuing their work in response to HIV and AIDS.

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Our UJAMAA GRANDMAS teams have been raising funds since June 2020.  Goals for distance accomplished & fundraising are set, members sign-up and are requested to keep track of their activities (1 hour of activity = 5 km). Examples of activities reported are walking, cycling, golfing, knitting, sewing, crafting, gardening, housecleaning, etc. The activity totals are measured in distance on a map of African countries where SLF is present.

Funds raised to July 2024: $49,641

2024:   $  4,497
2023:   $  7,822
2022:   $  7,637
2021:   $11,805
2020:   $17,880

Donations can be made by sponsoring a team member or donating to the team. This is all completed online.   https://slf.akaraisin.com/ui/stridetoturnthetide

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