Stephen Lewis Foundation

Stephen Lewis speaking at a podium.

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

A renown 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 renown 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.

An important statement from the Stephen Lewis Foundation on U.S. “stop-work” orders.

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Photo Credit: Eva Gilliam, NAYO

Location: Malawi

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

Watch our thank you message to you and all of our SLF supporters!

This year, you gave the gifts of hope, health and human rights! This message was created for you by SLF staff, board members and partners to share our heartfelt gratitude for your impactful support.

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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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