Co-chairs Natasha Koifman and Suzanne Boyd hosted the 15th annual Artists for Peace and Justice (Apj) Festival Gala, an intimate event raising $700,000 last week and $35 million over 15 years for education in Haiti.
Nelly Furtado attends the 15th Annual Artists For Peace And Justice Fundraiser
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The night began with a beautiful performance by Haitian musician and long-time Apj supporter Paul Beaubrun. George Stroumboulopoulos then returned to the stage in his role as emcee for the evening, expressing gratitude for supporters and guests while celebrating Apj’s newest board member, Kardinal Offishall.
Natasha Koifman, Canadian and US Board Chair and Festival Gala Co-Host, began by commemorating the 15th anniversary of the Apj gala. She spoke passionately about her commitment to the cause and appreciation for the dedicated supporters in attendance. Opening the night in a grateful and motivational tone, Koifman...
Nelly Furtado attends the 15th Annual Artists For Peace And Justice Fundraiser
Credit/Copyright: Ryan Emberley/Getty Images for Artists for Peace and Justice
The night began with a beautiful performance by Haitian musician and long-time Apj supporter Paul Beaubrun. George Stroumboulopoulos then returned to the stage in his role as emcee for the evening, expressing gratitude for supporters and guests while celebrating Apj’s newest board member, Kardinal Offishall.
Natasha Koifman, Canadian and US Board Chair and Festival Gala Co-Host, began by commemorating the 15th anniversary of the Apj gala. She spoke passionately about her commitment to the cause and appreciation for the dedicated supporters in attendance. Opening the night in a grateful and motivational tone, Koifman...
- 9/13/2023
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The 11th annual Artists for Peace and Justice (Apj) Festival Gala, presented by Labatt Breweries of Canada, raises an impressive $1.1 million for education in Haiti. This year’s Apj Gala was held at the Windsor Arms Hotel in Toronto and was co-chaired by Natasha Koifman and Suzanne Boyd.
Apj co-founder Deborah Rennard and Natasha Koifman opened the gala, taking the stage to express gratitude for supporters and guests, many of whom had been involved with Apj for more than 11 years. The 2019 gala theme, as explained by Rennard, focused on going back to the roots of the organization and looking at all that has been accomplished. The Academy for Peace and Justice has graduated more than 1,000 students since its inaugural year.
“I am incredibly grateful to have been part of the Apj family since day one. We went back to our roots this year, celebrating more than a decade of generous...
Apj co-founder Deborah Rennard and Natasha Koifman opened the gala, taking the stage to express gratitude for supporters and guests, many of whom had been involved with Apj for more than 11 years. The 2019 gala theme, as explained by Rennard, focused on going back to the roots of the organization and looking at all that has been accomplished. The Academy for Peace and Justice has graduated more than 1,000 students since its inaugural year.
“I am incredibly grateful to have been part of the Apj family since day one. We went back to our roots this year, celebrating more than a decade of generous...
- 9/11/2019
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An impressive 1.4 million dollars was raised at the tenth annual Artists for Peace and Justice (Apj) Festival Gala, presented by Bovet, held at the Windsor Arms Hotel during the Toronto film festival.
Yannick Bisson, Susan Sarandon, Deb Rennard, Alan Cumming, David Danielle, Marchelle Sellers, Shantelle Bisson, Ben Stiller, Natasha Koifman, Suzanne Boyd
Co-chaired by Natasha Koifman and Suzanne Boyd, the event was co-hosted by an influential team, including Apj board co-chairs Ben Stiller and Susan Sarandon, along with Jackson Browne, George Stroumboulopoulos, Yannick and Shantelle Bisson.
The event kicked off with a live-art “red” carpet led by acclaimed New York-based pop artist Peter Tunney. Inspired by the arrivals moment that the artist created at the inaugural event in the same location in 2009, Peter encouraged high-profile guests to dip their feet in blue paint to transform a canvas with a stencil that read “Grattitude.” The sentiment behind this piece celebrates the...
Yannick Bisson, Susan Sarandon, Deb Rennard, Alan Cumming, David Danielle, Marchelle Sellers, Shantelle Bisson, Ben Stiller, Natasha Koifman, Suzanne Boyd
Co-chaired by Natasha Koifman and Suzanne Boyd, the event was co-hosted by an influential team, including Apj board co-chairs Ben Stiller and Susan Sarandon, along with Jackson Browne, George Stroumboulopoulos, Yannick and Shantelle Bisson.
The event kicked off with a live-art “red” carpet led by acclaimed New York-based pop artist Peter Tunney. Inspired by the arrivals moment that the artist created at the inaugural event in the same location in 2009, Peter encouraged high-profile guests to dip their feet in blue paint to transform a canvas with a stencil that read “Grattitude.” The sentiment behind this piece celebrates the...
- 9/12/2018
- Look to the Stars
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