Building Private-Sector Partnerships with NGOs: A Radical New Approach

on the Frontline of HIV and AIDS

stephenlewisfoundation.org

Why we existThe Stephen Lewis Foundation supports community-based organizations on the frontlines of the HIV/AIDS pandemic in sub-Saharan Africa.

Since 2003, we have funded over 1100 initiatives in 15 countries:

2006

SLF became one of seven charities supported by

Aeroplan’s Beyond Miles Programme

2006

Grandmothers’ Gathering on the eve of the IAC in Toronto, Canada

2007

SLF documentary film launches

across the country

Aeroplan & the Grandmothers CampaignG2G Campaign: A partnership in action

2008

First Canadian grandmothers’ learning trip to Uganda, South

Africa, Swaziland

2010

African Grandmothers’

Gathering in Swaziland

G2G Campaign: Partnership in action

2013

African Grandmothers’

Tribunal in Vancouver, Canada

2011

Selling products handmade by

Canadian grandmothers on

the Aeroplan website

2010

AfriGrand Caravan across Canada

Present

SLF book on the Grandmothers to

Grandmothers Campaign

Future

Selling products handmade by

African grandmothers

G2G Campaign: A partnership in action

African Grandmothers Tribunal

What made the partnership work

Fed by aspiration and inspiration: it allowed us to dream

Alignment of values Leadership from the top and at the operational level Continuity of the relationship Addressed an area of great practical need Genuine relationship; not a transaction Recognized and affirmed each others’ skills and

expertise Balanced structure and flexibility