We are a group of Grandmothers and Grand”others” working together to partner with sub-Saharan Grandmothers who are parenting their orphaned grandchildren.
One of about 240 grandmother groups across Canada, we are affiliated with the Stephen Lewis Foundation.
The HIV/AIDS epidemic has hit this area of Africa the hardest. No one is spared.
Our website has been created to inspire you with the stories of these indomitable grandmothers and their grassroots projects and to raise awareness about sub-Sahara Africa.
Please take time to browse our website.
Thank you.
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 …