Welcome Reception
Arrival, refreshments, and a cultural drum and dance welcome performance.
Celebrating culture, community, and the future of public health
Date
Time
Location
Your presence at this benefit dinner directly fuels community health worker development, cultural health activation, and the diaspora bridge connecting New York City to West Africa. Together, we are designing the future of public health through culture and connection.
An evening for healthcare professionals, philanthropic donors, educators, community leaders, cultural practitioners, and partners in health equity.
Date
July 11, 2026
Location
Harlem, New York
Time
6:00 PM — 9:30 PM
Attire
[Dress code — e.g. cocktail / cultural elegant]
Parking / Transit
[Details TBD]
An evening of cultural celebration, shared vision, and collective action — bringing together healthcare leaders, donors, cultural practitioners, and community partners in support of a healthier future.
Your evening includes:
A flowing evening of welcome, celebration, dinner, and shared commitment.
Arrival, refreshments, and a cultural drum and dance welcome performance.
A curated dinner experience celebrating community and connection.
Remarks from founders Dr. Hajar Shirley and Mr. Vado Diomande, and the vision ahead.
A final toast to the movement and the year ahead.
Every ticket is a direct investment in cultural public health. Choose the option
that’s right for you.
PER PERSON
TWO GUESTS
PER PERSON
Align your organization with global health equity and cultural innovation. Sponsorship places your brand at the heart of the movement.
You don’t need a seat at the table to make an impact. A gift of any size directly supports community health workers, cultural activation, and the diaspora health bridge.
Bid on a curated selection of experiences and items — all proceeds support Movement for Immunity.
[Auction item 1]
Estimated value: $[___]
[Auction item 1]
Estimated value: $[___]
[Auction item 1]
Estimated value: $[___]
Join the founders for an evening of vision, culture, and community.
Co-Founder & Director
Co-Founder
Funds peer-facilitated education and CHW capacity building across diaspora communities.
Supports festivals, listening sessions, and embodied public health engagement.
Connects communities and health ecosystems across two continents.
Reserve your seat, table, or sponsorship below. Our team will follow up to confirm and arrange payment.
Reserve your seat, table, or sponsorship below. Our team will follow up to confirm and arrange payment.
[Dress code TBD — e.g. cocktail attire, cultural elegant. Confirm with Hajar.]
[Pending — confirm HAVA’s tax-exempt / 501(c)(3) status before stating any portion is tax-deductible.]
Yes. Sponsorships support the movement whether or not you attend. See the Sponsorship section above or download the Sponsor One-Pager.
You can still make a gift of any size through our Donate page — every contribution directly supports community health programming.
Proceeds support community health worker development, cultural health activation, and the diaspora health bridge connecting NYC and West Africa.
Join our inaugural diaspora culture of health forum — July 25, 2026 in Harlem, New York. A separate event bringing community, culture, and care together.
Reserve your seat today and join us for an unforgettable
evening in support of cultural public health.