Virtual Gala 2022

Hosted by American actress Kirsten Vangsness, our annual virtual Jacaranda gala took place on Sunday, 4th December and was followed by thousands of friends and supporters on Zoom and Facebook live. A full hour of videos highlighting our founder’s story; our entrepreneurship program for women in the communities; student Precious and the physiotherapy clinic; our graduates who study in colleges across Africa with MasterCard Foundation scholarships; an exclusive performance by the new, ancient voice of Malawi, Keturah - and so much more! You can join the celebration and watch the gala below!

Event Highlights:

- Celebrate 20 Years of the Jacaranda School for Orphans in Malawi, Africa and the incredible impact that it has had on students, graduates, and its global community!

- Inimitable actress and longtime Jacaranda supporter, Kirsten Vangsness (Criminal Minds), isour Master of Ceremonies.

- Jacaranda Foundation honors Hubert Hlatky-Schlichter, entrepreneur, Michelin-award-winning restaurateur, and devoted Jacaranda supporter.

- Special celebrity guest appearances include Pamela Adlon and Ricki Lake - Performances by Jacaranda students

Thank you to our 2022 Global Host Committee Members: Krystal Anderson (USA), Daniel Breton (France), Melvin Breton Deschamps (France), Robert Burke (Canada), Steven Calcote (USA), Anne Carlock (USA), Alexandra D’Italia (USA), Wendy Darby (Canada), Marie Da Silva (Malawi), Laure Deschamps (France), Luc Deschamps (France), Chris Detert (USA), Nicole DeVault (USA), Dr. Andy Finkelstein (USA), Darlene Fukuji (USA), Cindy and Harry Handler (USA), John Heilman (USA), Roz Helfand (USA), Petra Hoppe (Germany), Sarah Hoppe (Germany), Dewayne Darion Jones (USA), Kasey Kitchen (USA), Heather Kun (USA), Abbe Land (USA), Linda Lebovitz (USA), Eric McLaughlin (USA), Robin Merrill (USA), Sarah Covey Mitchell (UK), Reed Morrissey (USA), Megan Murphy (UK), Ken Seeley (USA), John Staheli (USA), Randi Steinberger (USA), Michael Tarnoff (USA), Duncan Darroch-Thompson (UK), Jeny Wegbreit (USA)

This event was made possible by: The Culture List Inc. (Elizabeth Pezza & Lisa Delgin), Butcherbird Studios (Steven Calcote, Grace Bosley, and Collin Lapinsky), our incredible host Kirsten Vangsness, our 2022 Honoree Hubert Hlatky Schlichter, the Jacaranda Board, Godwill Kachigwali and Reuben Salima for their fantastic videography skills, and of course our friends and supporters all around the world! THANK YOU.