A Special Thank You to Those Who Attended the 2022 FilmAid Annual Benefit in New York City

CHECK OUT HIGHLIGHTS AND SNApshoTS FROM THE EVENT

We are grateful for your unwavering commitment to the power of film and storytelling, and for being part of a dedicated community of supporters. A special thank you to our Supporters, Leaders, and Host Committee Leaders, as well as our Media Partner, Variety.

The benefit was a truly inspiring celebration of FilmAid's work and impact. We've seen how the Power of Stories brings hope through opportunity, amplifies calls to justice, and gives voice to pressing - and often overlooked - global issues.

During the event, we honored three visionary storytellers and changemakers using the power of film and media for good all around the world

Ukrainian NGO Docudays UA, which creates human-rights-focused documentaries and chronicles Russia’s brutal invasion of Ukraine, received FilmAid’s Award for Documentary Excellence. Docudays’ Philanthropy Director Julia Kartashova accepted the award on her organization’s behalf.

Martha Ngwada, a FilmAid student and mentor in Tanzania, accepted the FilmAid participant award.'

Jay Abdo, Syrian-American actor and refugee, received the Richard C. Holbrooke Award for Humanitarian Service for his work as an advocate for refugees and the displaced.

CHECK OUT VIDEOS HIGHLIGHTING The honorees’ WORK:

Couldn’t make it to the benefit but still want to support FilmAid’s work?

Give by Mail:
FilmAid, A Project of Internews
PO Box 4448
Arcata, CA 95518 USA

For wire transfer information, contact Michelle Sokolowski, Outreach Manager, michelle@filmaid.org.

The impact of your donation: FilmAid has officially become a Project of Internews, an innovative, international non-profit dedicated to empowering local media and expanding freedom of expression around the world. As a project of Internews FilmAid will be even more effective in harnessing the truth-telling power of film, journalism and the creative arts to lift up vulnerable communities around the world. Your donation makes it possible for us to bring our unique, community-based approach to more communities in need.

 Information for your taxes: FilmAid is a project of Internews, a 501(c)3 tax-exempt organization registered in the State of California (Tax ID # 94-3027961). Contributions to Internews are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.