Stephen Lewis Foundation

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Honouring Stephen Lewis (1937‑2026): an unwavering force in the movement to end AIDS

A renowned humanitarian committed to creating a better world, Stephen Lewis touched countless people’s lives with his relentless work for social justice and human rights. We invite you to learn more about Stephen’s life and share a message or memory.

In Memory of Stephen Lewis
Stephen Lewis

Honouring Stephen Lewis (1937‑2026): an unwavering force in the movement to end AIDS

A renowned humanitarian committed to creating a better world, Stephen Lewis touched countless people’s lives with his relentless work for social justice and human rights. We invite you to learn more about Stephen’s life and share a message or memory.

In Memory of Stephen Lewis

Championing health and human rights with community‑led partners to end AIDS.

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Honouring Stephen Lewis

As we mourn Stephen’s passing, we also celebrate his life and accomplishments. Help honour his legacy by making a gift.

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Photo Credit: Lerato Maduna

Description: HACT

Location: South Africa

Areas of Work

For 20 years, the SLF has supported community-led partners across a broad range of program areas from health to education to violence prevention.

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Photo Credit: Eva Gilliam

Description: Musasa Project

Location: Zimbabwe

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Photo Credit: Wonai Haruperi, Musasa

Location: Zimbabwe

Children, Youth and Community-led Responses to HIV

About 43% of children living with HIV were not receiving treatment in 2023, while treatment coverage among adults was 77%. Only 48% of children compared to 73% of adults attained viral suppression. As a result of the failure by HIV decisionmakers and funders to adequately meet the needs of children and adolescents living with HIV, approximately 90,000 children and adolescents died from AIDS-related causes in 2023.

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Photo Credit: Eva Gilliam, NAYO

Location: Malawi

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