Action Against Hunger’s Gala
Action Against Hunger’s Biennial Gala is our signature fundraising event, hosting more than 300 members of New York City’s philanthropic and business communities. Our Gala raises vital funding for our lifesaving programs, helping us to reach more than 28 million people in 55 countries around the world.
Due to conflict, climate change, and inflation, global hunger is on the rise. As many as 783 million people around the world are affected by hunger. As a leader in the global movement to end hunger, our Gala is more important than ever. Together, our 2023 Gala can raise more funds, spread greater awareness of our mission, and save more lives.
This year, our Gala will be on Thursday, October 19th, from 6:00pm to 9:30pm at 583 Park Avenue, New York. Join us to celebrate and advance Action Against Hunger’s lifesaving work around the world.
Gala 2023
Kristin Davis
This year we will be honoring Kristin Davis, active philanthropist and internationally renowned actress and producer. A passionately outspoken supporter of the rights of refugees, Davis has been an influential UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador since April 2017. Davis is best known in her professional career for her award-winning role as Charlotte in “Sex and the City” and in the new series, “And Just Like That…”. Davis also produced and starred in the Netflix film, “Holiday in the Wild”, which highlights Davis’ long-time passion for elephant conservation.
Honorees and Entertainment
Ritah Kabanyoro
Our 2023 Field Honoree will be Ritah Kabanyoro. Ritah is the Country Director for Uganda at Action Against Hunger. She brings nearly 15 years of practical strategic leadership experience in the finance, development and humanitarian fields to the role.
Zain Asher
Our 2023 Emcee will be Zain Asher, news anchor for CNN International based in New York City. She hosts the global news program, One World with Zain Asher, as well as Marketplace Africa, CNN International’s weekly business show about the continent and its place within global markets, giving Africa an equal seat at the global table. Zain is also a member of the Action Against Hunger Advisory Council.
Broadway Inspirational Voices
The 2023 Gala will feature a performance by the Tony-Award winning Broadway Inspirational Voices (BIV). BIV is a diverse community of Broadway artists united to change lives through the power of music and service.
Harry Santa-Olalla
Our 2023 Auctioneer is Harry Santa-Olalla. Harry is a professional auctioneer and experienced fundraising consultant, with a passion and proven ability to help not for profits raise more through their auctions and pledge drives.
Past humanitarian honorees have included:
Susan Sarandon
Anderson Cooper
Archbishop Desmond Tutu
Nelson Mandela
Oprah Winfrey
Chimamanda Adichie
Zain Asher
Roger Thurow
Past corporate honorees have included:
Weight Watchers
Boston Consulting Group
This Saves Lives
Procter & Gamble
Invus Group
Simpson Thatcher & Bartlett LLP
Action Against Hunger is in war-torn countries that many fear to tread. They are technical people such as nurses, doctors, engineers, and teachers that forgot the comforts of modern life to assist local populations and refugees at the most fundamental level in the most dangerous locales.”
— Nelson Mandela
Today we produce enough food to feed everyone on earth. But [millions of] children continue to die every year. We have the tools now to save [millions of] young lives each year.”
— Archbishop Desmond Tutu
There are thousands of children just a few hours away from losing that fight against hunger. We can, everybody in this room, can help them win that fight by working together and acting now.”
— Zain Asher
Action Against Hunger reaches the most vulnerable and neglected populations through programs in nutrition, water, sanitation, food security, and basic health care. What makes them unique is that not only do they address emergency needs and save lives but they also help people regain their autonomy.”
— Susan Sarandon