In these colouring books, authors and group members Ann and Christine have linked 8 images with text. These reminds us not only of the challenges faced by African grandmothers, but of the common interests and concerns we all share.

Price: $10.

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Safari Denim children’s clothing

January 20, 2014 / admind / Burnaby Gogos, Marketplace

Stylish denim garments accented with colourful African prints. Vests, dresses, shorts, jackets and more.

Various prices.

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Note cards

April 18, 2013 / admind / Golden Ears Gogos, Marketplace

Two different sets: Assorted (with one card of each design) and Thank You (4 cards with same design and “Thank You” at the bottom). All cards are blank on inside.

Price: Set of 4 for $10.

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Zippered pouches

December 10, 2012 / admind / Coquitlam Gogos, Marketplace

Perfect for glasses, phone, keys, passport, etc. Comes with strap for wearing around the neck. Pocket opening along top edge above reflective Greater Van Gogos logo; other side has enclosed mesh pocket with zipper. Approximately 4-5″ x 7-8″.

Price: $25.

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AIDS angels

November 28, 2012 / admind / Marketplace, Royal City Gogos

Angel ornaments, for any time of year.

Price: Small (5″) $5, Large (8″) $12-$15.

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Eyeglasses necklaces

November 13, 2011 / admind / Marketplace, South Van Gogos

Great way to keep your eyeglasses close at hand. Unique beaded designs.

Price: $15.

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Artisan bags

September 30, 2011 / admind / Coquitlam Gogos, Marketplace

Each is a piece of art, embellished with hand painted designs, embroidery, shells, beads, or buttons.

Price: $40.

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Scarves

September 20, 2011 / admind / Marketplace, Richmond Gogos

Trendy scarves in various colours.

Price: $20.

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The value of support groups in increasing adherence to AIDS medication...When Tadiwa* was six years old, he lost both his parents to AIDS. As with millions of children orphaned by the AIDS pandemic, his grandmother, Joyce*, was the only person left to raise him. During a visit to their community, a volunteer from Chiedza Child Care Centre, a community-based organization in Zimbabwe, recognized that Tadiwa was ill. The volunteer supported his grandmother in understanding the importance of taking her grandchild for health check-ups; Tadiwa later tested positive for HIV.

SLF partners like Chiedza are deeply connected to the communities where they work, encouraging openness and trust, crucial to supporting people in vulnerable situations. When Tadiwa was diagnosed, Chiedza helped him access life-saving antiretroviral treatment (ART), and helped Joyce disclose his HIV status to him, in an age appropriate way.

Joyce and Tadiwa joined support groups, giving them a safe space to share with people in similar circumstances. Joyce joined a group for caregivers. Tadiwa joined a group that gave him access to counselling and psychosocial support to manage the stigma that often accompanies an HIV diagnosis, and most importantly, to adhere to his treatment.

In Tadiwa’s words: “Support groups helped me to know things I didn’t know. I know that if I take my medications, I’ll live longer.” Tadiwa hopes to one day be a doctor.

The majority of SLF partners that facilitate treatment access have adherence rates above 95%, which are indeed, inspiring successes. More insights like this can be found our most recent edition of Grassroots: bit.ly/SLF-Grassroots

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