We are all familiar with African heroes Nelson Mandela and Archbishop Desmond Tutu, but did you know about these African heroines and game changers? The late Miriam Makeba was a South African singer and civil rights activist. Many people knew her as Mama Africa, and was the first African musician …
The Stephen Lewis Foundation’s Grandmothers to Grandmothers Campaign is a dynamic movement of thousands of grandmothers and grandothers, belonging grandmothers groups across Canada … and beyond! New groups have now formed in Australia, the United Kingdom and the United States. “It’s quite extraordinary to see the bond that has developed …
Join us at Sharon Hope United Church, 18648 Leslie St,. just north of Green Lane on June 7th, 2019 for a fun evening of toe-tapping, hand-clapping music. You might even dance in the aisles. Beau Dixon is multitalented: a singer, song-writer, playwright, and actor! He has been a recipient of …
GranAurora is pleased to present one of Canada’s most accomplished astronauts: Dr. Dave Williams, Order of Canada recipient, former Director of Space & Life Sciences at NASA, astronaut, aquanaut, cancer survivor, jet pilot, ER doctor, scientist, hospital CEO, and children’s book author. He was part of the same training class as …
The Four Men Concert – June 3, 2017 Mark June 3rd, 2 pm – 4:30 pm on your calendar for an inspiring concert by The Four Men. Join us in the beautiful Richmond Hill United Church, 10201 Yonge St. Gran Aurora is partnering with the Richmond Hill Grans, Hands and …
When it comes to HIV & AIDS statistics, the numbers having to do with young people are the most frightening of all. Today, AIDS is the leading cause of adolescent death in Africa, where a shocking 26 new HIV infections occur among 15-19 year olds each hour—7 in 10 of …
Twice this year members of GranAurora met with Sharon Gusz who led us in a mat weaving activity. Angela Kesthely launched Milkbags Unlimited after the devastating 2010 earthquake in Haiti. Angela headed a team making mats for surgery tables, beds, and table covers. In the last six years mats have …
Beginning on July 14th, 2016 300 African Grandmothers gathered in Durban South Africa. On the final day, the eve of the 21st International AIDS conference, they were joined by 2000 grandmothers who marched to present their statement. Follow this link for pictures of the event: https://aids2016.smugmug.com/At-the-conference/South-Africa-grandmothers-gath/ Follow this link for updates …
Documentary – African Grandmothers Tribunal: Seeking justice at the frontlines of the AIDS crisis This moving new documentary from the Stephen Lewis Foundation shines a light on the urgent need to provide better protection for the human rights of African grandmothers. This film centers on the 2013 People’s Tribunal in Vancouver, …