Light the Way charity dinner for women in Africa

Thu 4 September 2025
6:00 pm 11:00 pm

Leonda by the Yarra
2 Wallen Road
Hawthorn VIC 3122

Cost
$220
09/04/2025 6:00 pm 09/04/2025 11:00 pm Light the Way charity dinner for women in Africa We are excited to invite you to our annual 'Light The Way' fundraising dinner, an evening of celebration, connection and giving back.In Kibera, too many women and children grow up surrounded by darkness, poverty, inequality and limited opportunity. This year's theme, 'Light the Way', is a night where hope begins with you.We’re thrilled to announce that Ruva Ngwenya, star of TINA: the Tina Turner musical, will be performing live on the night. Ruva has also starred in major productions including The Lion King, Beautiful and Moulin Rouge! Ruva’s performance promises to be a show-stopping highlight of the evening.This special evening also features a 3-course meal, additional live entertainment, a champagne bar, incredible auctions, the opportunity to sponsor students and a keynote from Leonida Kwamboka, Executive Director of Wanawake kwa Wanawake in Nairobi and an inspiring force behind the education of women in Kenya.You’re welcome to join a table to connect with fellow Women For Women In Africa supporters, or gather your friends and family to book a full table of 10.Tickets are limited so we encourage you to purchase early to avoid disappointment.Thank you for your support, we look forward to seeing you there! Leonda by the Yarra 2 Wallen Road, Hawthorn VIC 3122 City of Boroondara [email protected] Australia/Melbourne public

Event details

We are excited to invite you to our annual 'Light The Way' fundraising dinner, an evening of celebration, connection and giving back.

In Kibera, too many women and children grow up surrounded by darkness, poverty, inequality and limited opportunity. This year's theme, 'Light the Way', is a night where hope begins with you.

We’re thrilled to announce that Ruva Ngwenya, star of TINA: the Tina Turner musical, will be performing live on the night. 

Ruva has also starred in major productions including The Lion King, Beautiful and Moulin Rouge! Ruva’s performance promises to be a show-stopping highlight of the evening.

This special evening also features a 3-course meal, additional live entertainment, a champagne bar, incredible auctions, the opportunity to sponsor students and a keynote from Leonida Kwamboka, Executive Director of Wanawake kwa Wanawake in Nairobi and an inspiring force behind the education of women in Kenya.

You’re welcome to join a table to connect with fellow Women For Women In Africa supporters, or gather your friends and family to book a full table of 10.

Tickets are limited so we encourage you to purchase early to avoid disappointment.

Thank you for your support, we look forward to seeing you there!

This is a community-run event and not organised or endorsed by Council. No responsibility is taken for incorrect information, changes or cancellations.