“Be inspired, be together, celebrate women, and choose to challenge the status quo.”

Amani Family Services invites you to join us for a live virtual lunch and participate in an inspiring storytelling event. This year’s theme is: “Women in Leadership: Achieving an Equal Future in a COVID-19 World.” The theme celebrates the tremendous efforts by women and girls around the world in shaping a more equal future and recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. Participant will also speak to the power of women and girls throughout the ages in facing adversity, making change, and uplifting those around them. Space is limited, so please be sure to RSVP your spot via our Eventbrite link at: https://amaniiwd21.eventbrite.com

As this lunch is aimed at celebrating similarities, differences, and diversity in cultures and experiences with stories from around the world, we are proud to feature 16 stellar voices for this year’s event:

• Andie Hines-Lagemann (Keynote)

• Malak Heiny

• MaryClare Akers

• Musange Joyeuse

• Aliza Turkow

• So Min Oo

• Natasha Andrews

• Maja Hasic

• Jennifer Norris-Hale

• Carmen Lowe

• Yvonne Johnson

• Becky Stockert/Creative Women of the World

• Nyein Chan

• Janet Sethre

• Lauren Caggiano

• Maqubè Reese

Due to the fact that this event will be virtual due to COVID-19, Amani is encouraging attendees to take advantage of this special lunch hour by purchasing carry-out from the following immigrant and refugee women-owned international restaurants in Fort Wayne/Allen County:

• Banh Mi Pho Shop (1425 Fairfield Ave., Fort Wayne, IN 46802 | (260) 745-4388)

• Banh Mi Barista (5320 Coldwater Road, Fort Wayne, IN 46825 | (260) 387-7222)

• Nikita (4026 Coldwater Road, Fort Wayne, IN 46805 | (260) 755-0563)

• Mahnin (2701 S. Calhoun Street, Fort Wayne, IN 46807 | (260) 744-3584)

• Taj Mahal (6410 W. Jefferson Blvd., Fort Wayne, IN 46804 | (260) 432-8993)

• Bambu (8812 Coldwater Road, Fort Wayne, IN 46825 | (260) 755-1150)

• Nirvana Taste (3032 S. Calhoun Street, Fort Wayne, IN 46807 | (260) 456-6870)

• Ryu’s Kitchen (2461 Hobson Road, Fort Wayne, IN 46805 | (260) 387-7074)

• Chero’s + Chapines (515 E. Jefferson Blvd., Fort Wayne, IN 46802 | (260) 420-0010)

For those unable to attend the event, feel free to support Amani and local immigrants and refugees by making a donation using the button below. For any questions about the event, please contact Grant & Donor Relations Specialist Erin McCarthy at emccarthy@amanifamilyservices.org, or at (260) 484-1414, ext. 531.