A Foundation for our Future:
Building a Palestinian Landmark in Washington DC
The Whittemore House
1526 New Hampshire Ave NW, Washington, DC 20036
Thursday, November 13th, 2025 at 6:30 – 9:30 p.m.
The 8th Annual MPP Gala - Thursday, November 13, 2025
This year’s gala marks a powerful milestone, seven years of growth as a permanent Palestinian landmark in the heart of our nation’s capital. Together, we’ve resisted erasure by preserving and sharing the arts, cultural heritage, and history of the Palestinian people.
Now, we invite you to help us lay down our roots. This is our home. Partner with us to build its foundation for the future.
Each year, our community comes together to celebrate the richness of Palestinian identity through music, food, stories, and art. This year, we gather with a renewed sense of urgency and purpose. As heartbreaking events continue to unfold in Palestine—and as Palestinian narratives face silencing and distortion in mainstream media—our voices, spaces, and presence matter more than ever.
Join us for a night of solidarity, storytelling, and hope as we raise funds to secure and expand the Museum of the Palestinian People, ensuring it remains a lasting home for generations to come.
Featuring
Jenan Matari
Storyteller and Activist
Jenan Matari is a Palestinian storyteller focused on amplifying Indigenous storytelling, particularly from Palestinian and other marginalized communities. Through her work, she highlights the struggles of Indigenous peoples globally, weaving narratives of resistance, resilience, and liberation into her advocacy for gender-based violence prevention and climate justice. Jenan’s storytelling centers on preserving cultural heritage and empowering Indigenous voices to lead the fight for their rights and autonomy.
Hani Almadhoun
Founder of Gaza Soup Kitchen
Hani Almadhoun's work is driven by a profound personal connection to his community. As the Senior Director of Philanthropy at UNRWA USA, he channels his expertise to support life-saving humanitarian work for Palestine refugees. His advocacy has become a personal fight, highlighted by his tireless efforts to engage with top government officials in Washington, D.C., to secure aid and ensure the safety of his family in Gaza. Hani has brought international attention to the urgent needs of Palestinians through powerful op-eds and numerous media appearances. In a poignant act of direct action, Hani co-founded the Gaza Soup Kitchen with his late brother, Chef Mahmoud. This initiative provided meals to thousands, becoming a critical lifeline for families facing starvation. Tragically, Mahmoud was killed while delivering aid. Hani continues his brother's work, honoring his legacy and his promise that "we will continue."
Zeina Azzam
Poet, writer, editor, and community activist.
Zeina Azzam is a Palestinian American poet, writer, editor, and community activist. She was the poet laureate of Alexandria, Virginia, for 2022-25 and has been nominated twice for a Pushcart prize. Her publications include Some Things Never Leave You (2023) and Bayna Bayna, In-Between (2021), and her poems and essays appear in online and literary journals and anthologies. Zeina has collaborated with visual artists in art-poetry exhibitions and her poem, “You Birth the Seeds,” was set as a choral piece by the renowned composer Melissa Dunphy. Her poem about Gaza in October 2023, “Write My Name,” has gone viral internationally and has been translated to over ten languages. Since 2016, Zeina has served as a mentor for We Are Not Numbers, a writing program for youth in Gaza, and is currently the poetry editor for WANN. She holds an M.A. in Arabic literature from Georgetown University.
Sponsor the Gala
Resistance Sponsor
- 2 tickets to MPP Gala
- Recognition on MPP website and social media
- Recognition or logo placement on all event signage, print and digital, with full-screen visibility throughout the gala
- Free visit with guest to Museum
Solidarity Sponsor
- 4 tickets to MPP Gala
- Recognition on MPP website and social media
- Recognition or logo placement on all event signage, print and digital, with full-screen visibility throughout the gala
- Free visit with guest to Museum
Resilience Sponsor
- 6 tickets to MPP Gala
- Recognition on MPP website and social media
- Recognition or logo placement on all event signage, print and digital, with full-screen visibility throughout the gala
- Private tour with 4 guests
Liberation Sponsor
- 10 tickets to MPP Gala
- Recognition on MPP website and social media
- Recognition or logo placement on all event signage, print and
digital, with full-screen visibility throughout the gala - Private Tour with up to 12 guests