Idah’s expertise as an HIV and AIDS activist and former SLF field representative makes it possible for Campaign members to directly learn about the impact of the SLF’s community-based partner organizations and the grandmothers they support. Over the past decade, Idah has visited many of the SLF’s partners as well as grandmother groups in Canada, Australia and the United States. She has personally witnessed the evolution of grandmothers movements in communities in North America, Australia and sub-Saharan Africa. Through her role as Senior Advisor to the Grandmothers Campaign, Idah strengthens the solidarity between Campaign members and African grandmothers in the communities where SLF partners work. Idah lives in Lusaka, Zambia.

Suko Bhebhe is Development Officer for the Stephen Lewis Foundation’s Grandmothers to Grandmothers Campaign, and works directly with Campaign members. She coordinates opportunities for meaningful engagement, and supports the fundraising and outreach efforts of 240 grandmothers groups across Canada, Australia and the United Kingdom, who raise $2 million annually. Committed to social justice, global solidarity and community action, Suko appreciates the power of the grandmothers movement and knows we are stronger together. Please reach out to Suko with any inquiries about the Campaign or how you can join or start a grandmothers and grandothers group in your area.