Together, we can and we will end AIDS. Stephen would not settle for anything less, and neither will we. Please give in Stephen’s memory today: theslf.org/Give-in-Memory

Every week 4,000 adolescent girls and young women acquire HIV. The vast majority live in the region where Stephen Lewis Foundation partners are working. About 83% of all HIV transmissions to children also occur in sub-Saharan Africa (UNAIDS).

When Stephen Lewis spoke, the world listened. Now, we honour his legacy by continuing his fight for justice.

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We work to address the inequities that perpetuate the #HIV epidemic in Africa by providing funding and allyship to community-led organizations. These local experts, advocates and activists are championing health and human rights every day. Join us in amplifying their impact.

For over 20 years, the Stephen Lewis Foundation (SLF) has been a trailblazer in international development and philanthropy, challenging traditional power structures by shifting resources into the hands of local communities impacted by HIV in Africa.

Join our dynamic and dedicated SLF team! We're hiring a Digital Content and Website Manager. Learn more about this opportunity at theslf.org/careers.

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Visit Stephen Lewis's Memorial Website Take part in remembering Stephen Lewis. Read his obituary, share your own memories, and learn about any funeral details on Ever Loved.

For more details and to RSVP to attend, either in person in Toronto or virtually, please visit www.bit.ly/honouringstephenlewis

We recognize how meaningful Stephen’s work has been to so many, and we hope you will be able to join us as we remember him together.

Stephen believed deeply in the power of collective action and in the profound impact of standing together in solidarity. This gathering will be an opportunity to honour his extraordinary life, reflect on the lives he touched, and reaffirm the shared purpose that continues to guide us.

As an SLF supporter, you have been an important part of the community that Stephen helped to build — one rooted in compassion, dignity and an unwavering commitment to justice.

On behalf of the Landsberg-Lewis family, the Stephen Lewis Foundation is sharing an invitation to celebrate the life and legacy of Stephen Lewis on Sunday, April 26, 2026.

A moving tribute to Stephen Lewis, reflecting on his remarkable legacy. Stephanie Nolen is a global health reporter for The New York Times. She first met Stephen when he was United Nations Special Envoy for HIV/AIDS in Africa.

You can read the full article here theslf.org/Stephanie-Nolen-NYT

As we grieve the loss of Stephen Lewis, we want to offer SLF supporters a special way to share your condolences and reflections with our community. Please visit the SLF website now to share your personal message: theslf.org/Remembering-Stephen-Lewis

"It absolutely makes me proud to lead an organization that has the name of Stephen Lewis. I hear over and over again from people who are inspired by his work, things that he said, things that he wrote, and more importantly, what he did." – Meg French, Executive Director, Stephen Lewis Foundation

To learn more about Stephen’s extraordinary career and share your condolences with Stephen’s family, we invite you to visit the Stephen Lewis Foundation website today:

theslf.org/Remembering-Stephen-Lewis

Their stories deeply moved him. After seeing first-hand the efforts and expertise of grassroots organizations working to care for their decimated communities, Stephen co-founded, with his daughter Ilana Landsberg-Lewis, the Stephen Lewis Foundation.

In the early days of the pandemic, as UN Secretary-General’s Special Envoy for HIV/AIDS in Africa, Stephen was confronted by the ravages of AIDS: overflowing medical wards, endless funerals and community after community with people — often young women — in the final throes of life.

As we mourn the loss of Stephen Lewis, we also share our gratitude for how he has changed the world.

“The pandemic of HIV and AIDS feels as though it will go on forever,” Stephen Lewis shared in Race Against Time, his book based on his 2005 CBC Massey Lectures. “No one is untouched. Everyone has a heartbreaking story to tell.”

Please read this message from our Executive Director Meg French: theslf.org/mourning-the-loss-of-Stephen-Lewis

The SLF was born of Stephen’s passionate commitment to alleviating the suffering of the AIDS pandemic. Today, we extend our sincerest condolences to Stephen’s family and loved ones as we grieve with them.

Stephen was a respected humanitarian who spent his life championing social justice and human rights. He worked relentlessly for a more just and equitable world.

It is with profound sadness that we share the news that our organization’s remarkable co-founder Stephen Lewis has passed away.

We extend our thanks to our SLF community for your contributions to this essential work to end the HIV epidemic.

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We are honoured to partner with several LGBTIQ-led organizations across Africa. We celebrate the work of every organization that stands for the rights of trans people, while supporting health and well-being for all.

The HIV epidemic continues to disproportionately impact LGBTIQ communities. Community-led organizations remain at the forefront of this response — expanding access to care, reducing stigma and saving lives.

Rising anti-trans rhetoric and harmful policies continue to threaten trans and #LGBTIQ communities. At the same time, international funding cuts are threatening the global #HIV response — undermining access to life-saving care and risking decades of hard-won gains.

On International Transgender Day of Visibility, the Stephen Lewis Foundation celebrates the leadership, joy and resilience of trans and gender-diverse people driving change around the world.

We stand for trans rights and trans liberation every day.