
Welcome to Virtual IGG 2023
Welcome to Winnipeg!
We are so excited that you have joined us for this International Grandmothers Gathering. The Grandmothers to Grandmothers Campaign has played a significant role in the 20-year history of the Stephen Lewis Foundation and the passionate work of the campaign members has made such a difference in the lives of so many grandmothers, their families, and communities across the African continent.
We are also thrilled to welcome to Winnipeg, visitors from South Africa, Tanzania, and Uganda and to be able to connect virtually with grandmothers across 11 countries over the next three days. I hope that this gathering provides you with an opportunity to learn from one another, to be inspired anew by the work of the African grandmothers who are activists and leaders in their communities, and to return to your campaign groups with fresh ideas and new connections.
I want to thank you for all you do for the SLF, for your continued commitment to the Grandmothers to Grandmothers Campaign, and most importantly, for your solidarity with African grandmothers. I hope you have a wonderful week.
Warmly,
Meg French
Executive Director
Stephen Lewis Foundation
IGG Virtual Program and Zoom Links
The IGG Canada Meeting Links are generally open during lunch and health breaks
to allow virtual IGG participants to chat with one another during these times.
If you are having any difficulties connecting or have any questions,
please email [email protected] or call 1-888-203-9990 ext 0, for assistance.
Day 1:
Tuesday, October 24 10:00 am – 5:00pm CDT**
Virtual Canadian Gathering – IGG Canada Meeting Link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84378831381?pwd=aE5EZTdtZjlzUU5nbmQ4dndCYXQyQT09
Meeting ID: 843 7883 1381
Passcode: 775203
10:30 a.m. Grandmothers March | |
11:30 a.m. Land acknowledgment and intention-setting ceremony | Elder Greene |
11:45 a.m. Welcome celebration | Meg French, Executive Director, SLF Isha Khan, CEO, Canadian Museum for Human Rights Vicki Strang, The GANG Mama Darlina Tyawana, Grandmother Deputy Chairperson, GMISA, South Africa Niambi Martin-John, Director of Development, SLF |
12:30 p.m. Lunch dedication | Elder Greene |
12:45 p.m. Lunch | |
1:30 p.m. Celebrating 20 Years of Impact | Idah Mukuka Nambeya, Senior Advisor to the Grandmothers to Grandmothers Campaign |
1:45 p.m. Stories of Community Leadership | Lara Adetukasi, Director of Programs, SLF Edith E. Tarimo, Grandmother, UMWI, Tanzania Ndinini Kimesera Sikar, Executive Director and Founder, MWEDO, Tanzania Mama Darlina Tyawana, Grandmother Deputy Chairperson, GMISA, South Africa Hombisa Ntsikanye, Secretary of the Executive Committee, GMISA, South Africa |
2:45 p.m. Health break | |
3:00 p.m. Growing and Strengthening the Grandmothers to Grandmothers Campaign | Lucille Narun, Grandmothers Partnering with Africa on behalf of the DIRR committee |
4:15 p.m. Reflection: What we heard today and what we want to carry forward | Stephanie Peddle, Deputy Director, Annual Giving, SLF |
4:45 p.m. Wrap-up and closing remarks | Stephanie Peddle, Deputy Director, Annual Giving, SLF |
Day 2:
Wednesday, October 25 8:45 am – 11:30 am CDT**
Reflect, Rejuvenate and Renew International Webinar – International Webinar Link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86971752258?pwd=SWM4NU5uZHpXMURKOUxlWG5NSHBrUT09
Webinar ID: 869 7175 2258
Passcode: 680559
8:45 a.m. Part 1: Reflect — Convening International Grandmothers Gatherings | Host: Meg French, Executive Director, SLF Moderator: Bongi Meko, South Africa Panelists: Clara Magigwani and Ndakaziva Gatsi, Zimbabwe Mary Kunda and Findeliya Lufungulo, Zambia Sinaeli Swai and Juliana Kimaro, Tanzania Ellen Sitima and Margaret Mafunga, Malawi Yvonne Way, Canada |
9:45 a.m. Part 2: Rejuvenate — Convening International Grandmothers Gatherings | Moderator: Liz Tuck, Canada Panelists: Maria Juuko and Mariam Mulindwa, Uganda Anastansia Obura and Sabella Ngera, Kenya Asnakech Mekibeb and Meaza Asfaw, Ethiopia Judy Dube, Canada |
10:45 a.m. Part 3: Renew — Convening International Grandmothers Gatherings | Moderator: Idah Mukuka Nambeya, Senior Advisor to the Grandmothers to Grandmothers Campaign Panelists: Elda Sidlabane and Eunice Mangwane, South Africa Isboa Mucasse and Farcelina Simaile, Mozambique Gogo Siphalele Khumalo and Gogo Thulisile Queeneth Dladla, Eswatini Linda Wills, Canada |
Day 2:
Wednesday, October 25 11:30 am – 3:35 pm CDT**
Virtual Canadian Gathering – IGG Canada Meeting Link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88329150627?pwd=LzRhNTl6dCtBYlgvcWR3UzI1UUk3Zz09
Meeting ID: 883 2915 0627
Passcode: 860362
11:30 a.m. Lunch | |
12:45 p.m. Reflection: What we heard today | Meg French, Executive Director, SLF Mary Babirye, Grandmother, ROTOM, Uganda Kisaka Constance, Program Officer, St. Francis Health Care Services, Uganda |
2:15 p.m Health break | |
2:30 p.m. Engaging in our well-being | Lisbie Rae and Laurie Wilson, Canada |
3:30 p.m. Wrap-up and closing remarks | Lara Adetukasi, Director of Programs, SLF |
Day 3:
Thursday, October 26 , 9:45 am – 10:30 am CDT**
Crossover Session with all International Grandmothers Gatherings – International Webinar Link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86292257638?pwd=WTZ6ZGNNanlKK3JKY2hwTkZvUnROZz09
Webinar ID: 862 9225 7638
Passcode: 190464
9:45 a.m. Crossover session with all International Grandmothers Gatherings | Kenneth Mugayehwenkyi, Executive Director, ROTOM, Uganda |
Day 3:
Thursday, October 26 , 10:45 am – 12:00 pm CDT**
Link for the virtual tour for the Canadian Museum for Human Rights
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88643035865?pwd=MVVsNGV6eWY3SXJWdUwvdTJjSmxqdz09
Webinar ID: 886 4303 5865
Passcode: 559792
10:45 a.m. Guided small-group tours of the CMHR | Canadian Museum for Human rights |
Day 3:
Thursday, October 26, 12:00 pm – 4:30 pm CDT**
Virtual Canadian Gathering – IGG Canada Meeting Link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86048826697?pwd=Q3NNcFFWS0w3QmtJYm5OcHFIc3A1Zz09
Meeting ID: 860 4882 6697
Passcode: 529366
12:00 p.m. Lunch | |
1:00 p.m. Strategic fundraising and communication | Niambi Martin-John, Director of Development, SLF Megan Karges, Development Officer, Grandmothers to Grandmothers Campaign, SLF |
2:00 p.m. Health break | |
2:15 p.m. Creating an action plan and a grandmothers statement | Meg French, Executive Director, SLF Niambi Martin-John, Director of Development, SLF |
3:45 p.m. Closing ceremony | Meg French, Executive Director, SLF Niambi Martin-John, Director of Development, SLF Tinie Evans and Ruth Thiessen, Grandmothers to Grandmothers Campaign |