Where Your Support Goes
Your generosity brings access to healthcare and healing to women, children, and families across Tigray and Tunedha refugee camp in Sudan. Together, we’re funding:

Maternal health programs supporting mothers and newborns in war-devastated Tigray
Medical training for local health workers to help support the amount of current needs
Mental health services in Tenudbha refugee camp in Sudan, where Tigrayan refugees fled for safety
Malnutrition prevention by providing fortified food and training communities on how to prepare it.

So, if you're attending our special event or taking a moment to contribute, please know you're making a difference in the lives of so many in Tigray and Sudan.

What is This Event

Experience the transformative power of community at the 5th Annual Evening of Hope presented by Demera Restaurant and HPN4Tigray. This year's theme is Celebrating 5 Years of Empowerment. We hope to see you there!

September 18, 2025 | 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM CST
Demera Ethiopian Restaurant
4801 N. Broadway Street
Chicago, IL 60640

Who's Joining Us This Year
-An unforgettable culinary showcase featuring over 10 of Chicago’s finest chefs at interactive chef stations, including Demera’s own Chef Tigist, serving up hand-curated delights crafted just for this night of purpose and celebration.

—Chef Arshiya Farheen of Verzenay Patisserie

—Chef Christian Hunter

—Chef D' Andre Carter of Soul & Smoke

—Chef Darnell Reed of Luella's Southern Kitchen

—Chef Mary Aregoni of Saigon Sisters

—Chef Rickie Perez of Logan Oyster Socials

—Chef Rishi Manoj of Mirra Restaurant

—Chef Sarah Stegner of Prairie Grass Cafe

—Chef Tigist Reda of Demera Ethiopian Restaurant

—Chef Zubair Mohajir - Mirra

Also at the Event

Our signature marketplace (or souk) returns, featuring original artwork, cultural clothing, and handcrafted accessories, perfect for those who love to give with impact.

The crowd-favorite live auction is back. Come ready to bid, laugh, and win in support of life-changing programs.

Meet the doctors behind the mission, whose voices from the ground help shape our work, and help us give them their flowers.

Stories that inspire from lives changed over the past five years to those still counting on us for care, dignity, and hope.

Whether you attend, gift a ticket, or make a contribution, your support fuels lasting impact. From specialized medical outreach bringing pediatric and OBGYN care to rural Tigray, to community-based mental health programs reaching those still healing from deep trauma in the refugee camps of Sudan, and computer training that opens doors for refugees, every gift helps us go further and reach those who need us most.

💛 Together, we've made five years count. Let’s make the next five even stronger.
For more on our organization, please visit www.hpn4tigray.org.

For assistance regarding your Givebutter contribution, please call Hilena at 323-687-5777

An Evening of Hope

Celebrating 5 Years of Empowerment

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