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From black-tie fundraising galas in New York to community charity walks in Nairobi — every Volk Donations event is designed to bring our community together, raise vital funds, and remind us why this work matters.

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From intimate donor briefings to international field visits — find the event that suits you and join the Volk community in person.

Donor Briefing
Donor Briefing
12
Mar
Washington, D.C. — Ronald Reagan Building
Q1 2026 Donor Impact Briefing
Join CFO Marcus Webb and COO Priya Mehta for a 90-minute presentation of Q1 programme metrics, financial statements, and a live Q&A. In-person and livestream attendance available.
⏰ 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM
👥 80 seats
📡 Hybrid
London Fundraiser
Fundraising Dinner
25
Mar
London — The Ivy, West Street
London Spring Fundraising Dinner
An intimate evening for Volk's UK and European donor community. Director of Communications Claire Fontaine hosts a programme update dinner for 60 guests, with a special presentation on the Girls Education Fund in Bangladesh.
⏰ 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM GMT
👥 60 seats
Virtual Summit
Virtual Summit
02
Apr
Online · Global
Global Giving Summit — Spring 2026
A half-day virtual summit featuring panel discussions on child welfare trends, transparent fundraising practices, and field stories direct from South Sudan and Cambodia. Open to all registered donors and prospective supporters.
⏰ 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM UTC
🌐 Online · Zoom
🎙 4 panels
Field Visit
Field Visit
3 spots left
14
Apr
Kibera, Nairobi — Kenya
Donor Field Visit — Kibera School Programme
A guided two-day visit to the original Kibera school feeding programme. Meet local programme staff, see the impact of donor funding firsthand, and join a working dinner with Programme Director Amara Diallo.
📅 2 days · 14–15 Apr
👥 12 guests max
✈️ Travel not included
Chicago Gala
Fundraising Gala
Sold Out
18
Apr
Chicago — The Langham Hotel
Midwest Chapter Gala 2026
Annual Midwest chapter fundraising dinner hosted by Volk board member William Ashford. A sold-out evening for 150 guests, raising funds for the technology literacy programme in Addis Ababa. Waitlist is open.
⏰ 6:30 PM – 11:00 PM CDT
👥 150 guests
🔴 Sold out
Youth Ambassador
Workshop
03
May
Virtual — Zoom Webinar
Youth Ambassador Training Day
A full-day online training programme for young advocates aged 16–25 who want to represent Volk Donations in their schools, universities, and communities. Facilitated by our Communications team with guest sessions from field staff.
⏰ 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM UTC
🎓 Ages 16–25
🌐 Online
Corporate Summit
Corporate Summit
22
May
Singapore — Marina Bay Sands
Asia Corporate Partners Summit 2026
Volk's inaugural Asia-Pacific corporate partnerships summit. A one-day conference for corporate ESG and CSR teams exploring strategic philanthropic partnerships in child welfare. Keynote from COO Priya Mehta; roundtable sessions on programme co-funding models.
⏰ 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM SGT
👔 Corporate delegates
📊 6 sessions
5K Run
Charity Run
14
Jun
Sydney — Centennial Parklands
Run for Change — Sydney 2026
Australia's premier Volk Donations charity run. A 5km and 10km course through Centennial Parklands for runners of all abilities, raising funds for the Cambodia Medical Relief programme. Medals, breakfast, and live results for all finishers.
⏰ 7:00 AM start
🏃 5K & 10K
🎯 AUD $60K goal
Major Donor
Major Donor
10
Jul
Private venue · New York City
Major Donor Circle Dinner — Summer 2026
An exclusive invitation-only dinner for donors contributing $5,000 or more annually. Hosted by CEO James Okafor and Co-Founder Daniel Volk. A candid conversation on Volk's 2027 expansion strategy and one-on-one time with the leadership team.
⏰ 7:30 PM – 10:30 PM
🔒 Invitation only
👥 30 guests max
Looking Back

Past Events & Results

Every event we host is a fundraising milestone. Here is what our community achieved together over the past 18 months.

2025 Gala
Apr 2025
Annual Hope Gala 2025 — New York
The Pierre Hotel · 280 guests attended
$412,000
 raised
View Recap →
Walk 2025
Jun 2025
Walk for the Future — Nairobi 2025
Uhuru Park · 1,840 participants
$187,200
 raised
View Recap →
Corporate Summit 2025
Sep 2025
Corporate Partners Dinner — London 2025
The Shard, Level 31 · 95 delegates
$224,500
 pledged
View Recap →
Year End Gala
Nov 2025
Year-End Benefit Evening — Washington D.C.
National Press Club · 160 guests
$308,000
 raised
View Recap →
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$1.13M
Raised Through Events in 2025
24
Events Hosted Last Year
4,200+
Event Attendees in 2025
18
Countries with Events
96%
Attendee Satisfaction Rate

Every Event Is a Child's Future.

The money raised at every dinner, walk, and briefing translates directly into meals, clean water, school places, and medical care for children who have nothing else. Come and be part of it.