Soirée For Sudan 2020 Results
The 8th annual Soirée for Sudan took place from September 10-13, 2020. Originally scheduled for March 28, our gala first had to be postponed and then pivoted into a series of virtual events due to COVID-19.
Soirée for Sudan funds roughly one third of the annual budget for our two schools in Yida Refugee Camp. Canceling such a large fundraiser simply wasn’t an option. This event keeps the doors open, teachers paid, and students achieving their dreams of receiving an education. Thankfully the show was able to go on with the help of our sponsors and supporters!
YOUR RESULTS
You raised $31,900, our top fundraising record for the gala!
Attendees enjoyed a series of virtual events, including:
A cooking class with Chef Josh Steiner and Wallis Tosi
Curated cocktail demos inspired by Sudanese cuisine with Zack Jennings at Bar 409
Line dancing with Christal Lane
Music performance by Greeley
Live trivia and happy hour with our Planning Committee
Our supporters also seized the opportunity to participate in our mission. There were chances to learn about Sudan through documentary screenings, a silent auction, and matched giving throughout the weekend!
We’d like to thank all of our sponsors and attendees for sticking with us. This obviously wasn’t the event we set out to have, but like every year, you made it all possible.
Join Our Next Event
There hasn’t been a better time to run toward just, lasting change in Sudan. Eden's Run 5K Virtual Challenge is taking place from November 13-15! Not even a pandemic will stop us from funding the teachers we support in Yida Refugee Camp
Our supporters from across the country can connect and virtually “pass the torch” to their teammates and friends over social media. Register for $15 and raise another $35 by race weekend.
About Us
Operation Broken Silence is building a global movement to empower the Sudanese people through innovative programs as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. We focus on empowering Sudanese change makers and their critical work. Learn more here.
Donations are tax-deductible within the guidelines of U.S. law. Give here.
About Audrey
Audrey serves as the Development Director at Operation Broken Silence. She is the granddaughter of a Holocaust escapee and Spanish Civil War survivor and the daughter of a Cuban refugee. Her passion for the Sudanese people inspires pretty much everyone she meets.
Audrey helps our supporters raise more funds for the programs we empower in Sudan. She loves yoga, reading, and spending time with her husband and their dog.
