Stories

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Read stories about how we champion health and human rights with our community-led partners.

Intergenerational solidarity shines bright at Pride 2024 celebrations

Four young people, members of HAPA, Kenya, posing in front of a rainbow flag

pride & remembrance run’s partnership and impact in Kenya

Addressing Members of Parliament on “Canada’s Approach to Africa”

“We haven’t seen sufficient action from Canada in regard to investing in robust, civil society organizations in Africa," remarked SLF Executive Director Meg French to the House of Commons Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Development as a witness to a study of Canada’s Approach to Africa,

Angella and her mother on her graduation day at Kutumba School, part of Nyaka in Uganda.

Angella’s triumph: Adversity to excellence in education

Angella is a 16-year-old graduate of Nyaka's Kutamba Primary School in Uganda, who is emerging as an epitome of resilience and dedication. Hers is a story of adversity and excellence.

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Reflections on Trust, Risk, and Due Diligence

In international development and philanthropy, there’s increasing consensus that to build a more just and equal world we must shift power and resources into the hands of community-led organizations. Read and watch highlights of an international panel of leaders as they discuss their experiences.

From Echo Chamber to Action: A plea to harness
the power of community to get the HIV response back on track

We can radically transform the HIV response by being the change we wish to see in the world.

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The Power of One Day’s Pay:
A mother’s shop and a child’s education

Joyce begins her day opening up the successful cereal shop she runs in Kibera, Nairobi’s largest informal urban settlement. Members of her community recognize her, as she is a well-known leader who is making important contributions to her community.

Changing Minds, Changing Lives:
Stories from the Field

For two decades, Jenny Parsley has had a front-row seat to the impact of the HIV pandemic in Africa, and the life-changing, community-led response. SLF Field Representatives Jenny, Ruth Ochieng, and Winnie Sseruma share their unique insights.

The SLF and our partners at AIDS 2022 in Montreal

Many SLF partners, community leaders who provide essential health care, advocacy, and support, were in Montreal, sharing their expertise with the global audience at the 24th International AIDS Conference. Here are highlights!