19th Annual Light the Future Gala
Date: November 6, 2026
Time: 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Location: The Skirvin Hilton
Address: One Park Avenue, Oklahoma City, OK
Overview
We are celebrating 19 years of empowering thousands of courageous orphans, widows and vulnerable children across Kenya; one person, one family and one community at a time. Our esteemed keynote speaker, Beatrice Williamson, is one of very few women leaders, in all of Africa, who is determined to break the vicious cycle of poverty and enhance the quality of life for every child we serve. Her warmth and resilient spirit will inspire you to help us transform lives for generations to come.
Thanks to a generous matching donor, every ticket and sponsorship commitment for the 19th Annual Light the Future Gala will be doubled, multiplying the impact of each gift for Maisha’s students, families, and communities in Kenya.
Tickets
I am unable to attend, but please accept my donation:
PARTNER LEVELS
PRESENTER
with a contribution of $25,000 you will receive:
As a Presenting Partner, you will receive a premier table for eight guests and two international travel packages to Maisha Kenya for an immersive experience of Maisha Project’s life-changing work. Your partnership includes an exclusive private screening of the Maisha documentary at the location of your choice, the planting of 1,000 moringa trees throughout Kenya in your honor, digital and print media recognition, premier logo placement on our event website and event materials, and prominent gala recognition, including a banner, full-page program advertisement, and table branding.
LEADER
with a contribution of $10,000 you will receive:
- One premier table for 8 guests
- 750 moringa trees planted in your honor
- Banner recognition at the Gala
- Half-page advertisement in the official Gala program
- Recognition in Maisha’s donor newsletter
- Logo placement on the event website
- Honorable mention on Maisha Project social media platforms
- Inclusion in the post-event impact report
IMPACTER
with a contribution of $5,000 you will receive:
- One premier table for 8 guests
- Up to 350 moringa trees. planted in your honor
- Banner recognition at the Gala
- Printed materials displayed at your assigned table
- Quarter-page advertisement in the official Gala program
- Recognition in Maisha’sdonor newsletter
- Social media recognition on
Maisha Project platforms - Logo placement on the event. website
- Inclusion in the post-event impact report
COMMUNITY BUILDER
with a contribution of $3,000 you will receive:
- One premier table for 8 guests
- Up to 250 moringa trees planted in your honor
- Logo listing in the official Gala program
- Banner recognition at the Gala
- Logo placement on the event website
- Recognition in Maisha’s donor newsletter
- Social media mention on Maisha Project platforms
- Inclusion in sponsor appreciation materials
Please note that the sponsorship deadline is September 30, 2026. For more information, please email info@maishaproject.org.
What Your Sponsorship Makes Possible
When you sponsor the Annual Light the Future Gala, you are helping build the system that allows children to eat, learn, grow, heal, and lead. Maisha’s work moves through five connected pillars: education, health, empowerment, missions, and infrastructure. Together, these pillars turn generosity into lasting community transformation in Kenya.
7 Million School Meals Served Since 2020
Your sponsorship helps children arrive at school ready to learn, with the nutrition and stability they need to stay in class and keep moving forward.
9,689+ Students Supported Daily in 2025
Your gift strengthens education, mentorship, school support, and safe learning environments for students who deserve more than short-term aid. They deserve opportunity.
Agroforestry and Food Security
Your sponsorship helps Maisha grow a stronger farm-to-school model, connecting climate-smart agriculture, nutritious food, and long-term local resilience.
Vocational Training and Economic Mobility
Your support helps young people and caregivers gain practical skills in agriculture, enterprise, financial literacy, and livelihood development.
100,800+ Clinic Patients Served Since 2013
Your gift expands access to health care, nutrition, maternal and child health, and preventative support for families who need care close to home.
The Multiplier
Maisha’s integrated model creates measurable value across its five pillars, with the 2025 Impact Report estimating a combined 2.61x social return on investment. This year, thanks to a generous matching donor, every gala ticket and sponsorship commitment will be doubled. Your sponsorship helps feed children today while building the systems that can transform their tomorrow.
ONE MILLION DOLLARS • ONE MILLION SEEDS • ONE MILLION TREES
A Transformational Initiative for Generational Impact
Our 19th Annual Gala will focus on the launch of Maisha’s largest campaign to date, our One Million Trees Campaign. This is a major step in Maisha’s effort to plant one million moringa trees and build a generational food, nutrition, and household income system for thousands of students, families, farmers, and partner schools. Moringa is central to Maisha’s next decades of growth as these powerful trees connect directly to food security, student nutrition, regenerative agriculture, family income, and long-term community resilience. Through this campaign, Maisha is partnering to provide seeds, training, and agriculture inputs in the hands of students, families, and local growers while also strengthening our broader model of supporting schools, farms, and community enterprise.
Choose Your Partnership Level
| Partnership Level | Investment | What It Funds |
|---|---|---|
| Seed Bearer | $20 | 1 tree planted on a partner farmer's acre |
| Sustainer | $100 | 5 trees — a living row in a growing field |
| Harvest Partner | $500 | 25 trees — a meaningful investment in one farmer's season |
| Grove Keeper | $1,000 | 50 trees — a cornerstone of one farmer's planting |
| Half-Acre Champion | $2,530 | 126 trees — half a farmer's acre, fully funded by you |
| Acre Champion | $5,060 | 253 trees — one farmer's full acre, one family's full future |
| Partnership Level | Investment | What It Funds |
|---|---|---|
| Seed Bearer | $20 | 1 tree planted on a partner farmer's acre |
| Sustainer | $100 | 5 trees — a living row in a growing field |
| Harvest Partner | $500 | 25 trees — a meaningful investment in one farmer's season |
| Grove Keeper | $1,000 | 50 trees — a cornerstone of one farmer's planting |
| Half-Acre Champion | $2,530 | 126 trees — half a farmer's acre, fully funded by you |
| Acre Champion | $5,060 | 253 trees — one farmer's full acre, one family's full future |
A Partnership Already in Motion
Right now, in Kenya, one hundred farmers are doing something extraordinary. They are investing the most valuable thing they own — their land. One hundred acres, already committed, already prepared, waiting for seeds to go into the ground. These are not recipients of charity. They are entrepreneurs, land stewards, and partners in one of the most ambitious campaigns Maisha Project has launched in 19 years. Tonight, this room has the opportunity to match their commitment. They gave their acres. We give the funding. Together, we plant 25,300 trees — and together, we change 25,300 futures.
Your Investment. Their Future.
When you adopt an acre tonight, you are completing a partnership. A Kenyan farmer has already invested their land, their labor, and their future in this soil. Every dollar raised is matched by land already committed. This is not
charity. This is co-investment. Turn the page to see the impact.
The Impact We Create Together
End of Year 2026: Plant 25,300 Trees
Our commitment is to fund the planting of all 25,300 Moringa trees across 100 partner acres in Kenya before December 31, 2026. The land is ready. The farmers are ready. Tonight, you complete the partnership.
Three Pillars. One Mission.
Education
Empowering learners. Growing leaders. Building the future.
Health
Better nutrition. Stronger communities. Healthier tomorrow.
Community Development
Strong families. Thriving communities. Sustainable livelihoods
The Miracle Tree
MORINGA
Nutrition. Income. Hope.
• Highly nutritious
• Drought resistant
• Fast growing
• Improves soil
• Multiple income opportunities
| 25,300 | 100 | 100 | 25,300 |
| Moringa Trees Planted by Dec 31 |
Partner Farmers Ready Now |
Acres Already Committed |
Futures Changed |
FEEDING A CHILD’S TOMORROW
Of utmost importance to this night, we humbly invite you to join Bea by helping her “Ship a Crate” full of lifesaving food to end children’s hunger. Learning is an impossible task on an empty stomach, so before we can teach and build knowledge in our students, we must make sure they have proper nutrition for optimal brain and body health. Together, we strive towards sustainable nutrition
that will leave a lasting impact on upcoming generations. Become a part of the Maisha Story. Become a part of our village. Help “Ship A Container” tonig
FUND MANNA PACKS NUMBER OF MEALS
| FUND | POUNDS | NUMBER OF MEALS |
|---|---|---|
| $10,000 | 13,320 | 80,000 |
| $5,000 | 6,660 | 40,000 |
| $2,500 | 3,330 | 20,000 |
| $1,000 | 1,332 | 10,000 |
| $500 | 666 | 4,000 |
| $250 | 333 | 2,000 |
| $100 | 133 | 800 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Are sponsorships tax-deductible?
Yes. Sponsorships and donations to The Maisha Project may be tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. Because tax treatment may vary depending on the value of event benefits received, sponsors should consult their tax advisor for guidance. The Maisha Project will provide appropriate donor acknowledgment for sponsorship commitments.
When are sponsorship commitments due?
All sponsorship commitments are due by September 30, 2026. This deadline helps ensure that sponsor recognition, logo placement, guest information, and event materials can be completed accurately and on time.
When are sponsor logos and recognition materials due?
Sponsor logos, recognition names, guest details, and any applicable ad or message text should be submitted by September 30, 2026. Earlier submission is encouraged so the Maisha team can properly recognize each sponsor across print, digital, and event materials. Materials may be sent to info@maishaproject.org.
Can a sponsor or ticket be paid by check?
Yes. Sponsors or ticket holders may pay by check. Please contact the Maisha team at info@maishaproject.org for check payment instructions and to ensure your sponsorship or ticket purchase is recorded correctly.
Can guest names be added or changed later?
Yes. Guest names may be added or updated after the sponsorship commitment or ticket purchase is made. To support event planning, meal counts, seating, and registration, sponsors are encouraged to submit final guest names and dietary restrictions as early as possible. Guest updates may be sent to info@maishaproject.org.
What information does Maisha need from sponsors?
Depending on the sponsorship level, Maisha may request the official sponsor name, primary contact information, high-resolution logo, website URL, social media handles, mailing address, guest names, dietary restrictions, preferred recognition language, tax receipt information, and any ad, message, or tribute text included with the sponsorship.
Can a sponsor remain anonymous?
Yes. Sponsors may choose to receive public recognition or remain anonymous. Please indicate your preference when submitting sponsor information or email info@maishaproject.org.
How will sponsors be recognized?
Sponsor recognition varies by level and may include recognition in event materials, logo placement, table or seat benefits, digital recognition, social media or email recognition, and other event-related visibility. Specific recognition opportunities are listed within each sponsorship level.