On October 5, 2017, Refugees International hosted its 15th Annual New York Circle, entitled “A Night for Refugees.” RI honored Ambassador Samantha Power, former U.S. Permanent Representative to the United Nations, with Refugees International’s 2017 Exceptional Service Award.
Refugees International’s 38th Anniversary Luncheon
In advance of Refugees International’s 38th Anniversary Dinner on April 25, 2017, Ambassador Vlora Çitaku of Kosovo hosted a luncheon the mark the occasion. The luncheon took place at the Meridian International Center in Washington, D.C. Ambassador Çitaku, the event’s honorary chair, addressed the luncheon and paid tribute to the 2017 RI humanitarian award winners, the Syria Civil Defense (the White Helmets) and Hassan Shire of Defend Defenders. Eileen Shields-West, RI’s board chair, and Congressman Ed Royce also addressed the gathering.
Refugees International 38th Anniversary Dinner
Refugees International’s 38th Anniversary Dinner took place at the Andrew W. Mellon Auditorium on April 25, 2017 in Washington, DC. The White Helmets (Syria Civil Defense) were awarded RI’s highest humanitarian award, the McCall-Pierpaoli Award. The Congressional Leadership Award was presented to Senator Chris Murphy (D-CT) and the Richard C. Holbrooke Award was presented to…
38th Anniversary Dinner Benefit Committee Reception at the Newsuem
Members of our 38th Anniversary Dinner Benefit Committee gathered at the Newseum on March 1 1, 2017 for a special viewing of the REFUGEE photo exhibit, as well as remarks from Benefit Chair Maria Trabocchi, Global Partnership Chair Sarah Bovim, RI President Michel Gabaudan, and RI Board President Eileen Shields-West.
The 14th Annual New York Circle
Friends of Refugees International convened for the 14th Annual New York Circle on November 1, 2016. RI President Michel Gabaudan discussed the current state of refugees around the world, and Fatima Muriel de Florez described her inspiring story as a displaced woman and women’s rights activist in Colombia.
Refugees International’s 37th Anniversary Dinner
Refugees International’s 37th Anniversary Dinner took place at the Andrew W. Mellon Auditorium on April 26, 2016 in Washington, DC. Sir Richard Branson was awarded RI’s highest humanitarian award, the McCall-Pierpaoli Award. The Congressional Leadership Award was presented to Senator Ben Cardin (D-MD) and the Richard C. Holbrooke Award was presented to Ukrainian humanitarian Olena Honcharova.
Washington event at DIOR CityCenter with ELLE Magazine
Dior and ELLE Magazine hosted a fundraiser for Refugees International on January 28 at Dior’s CityCenter location.
The 13th Annual New York Circle
Friends of Refugees International convened in New York City on December 2, 2015 to hear “The Refugee Experience,” a panel featuring two displaced people with whom RI has worked and moderated by RI Board Member Sam Waterston. The panelists included Abdi Iftin Nor, a refugee from Somalia now living in the United States, and Sigifredo…
Cricket Match to Support Refugees
Like many this past fall, Dilawar Khan was moved by the news coverage of refugees making the dangerous Mediterranean crossing to seek safety in Europe. Khan, the owner of a limousine company in Virginia, decided he wanted to do something to help. Inspired by his friend and Refugees International board member Lisa Barry, he decided…
Washington Circle – Hosted by H.E. The Ambassador of Italy
On November 18, 2015, the Washington Circle gathered for dinner at the residence of His Excellency The Ambassador of Italy, Claudio Bisogniero at to Villa Firenze. The evening featured remarks by former aid worker Jessica Buchanan as she described her experience being held hostage in Somalia for three months.