Americans for Palestinian Orphans (APO) & Haya Washington

Please join Americans for Palestinian Orphans (APO) and Haya Washington for an evening of community, connection, and shared purpose.

This gathering is designed to be welcoming and informative—an opportunity to:

• Learn about both organizations
• Hear updates on ongoing initiatives and current priorities
• Understand how community support helps sustain human-centered, impact-driven work
  

We’re honored to welcome two special guests:

• Keynote Speaker: Dr. Irfan Galaria, who has recently returned from Gaza and will share reflections and updates from the ground.
• Dr. Adlah Sukkar, an advocate with Doctors Against Genocide (DAG), a coalition of healthcare workers and human rights advocates mobilizing medical and humanitarian advocacy to uphold human dignity.

The evening will also include a Live Charity Auction featuring exclusive handmade Palestinian thobes.

Your $50 ticket includes iftar dinner and supports the ongoing efforts of both organizations. Together, we’re building sustained community support for initiatives rooted in dignity, care, and accountability.

Key Details

Date: Saturday, March 7, 2026

Time: 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM

Iftar: Served at Maghrib (sunset ~6:07 PM)

Location: McLean Community Center, 1234 Ingleside Ave, McLean, VA 22101

Ticket: General Admission — $50 (includes dinner + program)

Parking: Free parking available

What to Expect

• Community iftar (served at Maghrib/sunset)
• Brief program + updates from APO and Haya Washington
• Keynote + guest speaker remarks
• Live charity auction (handmade Palestinian thobes)
• Clear next steps for supporting ongoing initiatives
  

Agenda

5:30 PM – Doors open + check-in

6:07 PM (Maghrib / Sunset) – Iftar served

6:35 PM – Welcome + introductions

6:40 PM – APO: mission + ongoing initiatives

6:55 PM – Haya Washington: mission + ongoing initiatives

7:10 PM – Keynote: Dr. Irfan Galaria (reflections + updates)

7:25 PM – Guest Speaker: Dr. Adlah Sukkar (Doctors Against Genocide)

7:40 PM – Live Charity Auction: Exclusive handmade Palestinian thobes

7:55 PM – Closing remarks + ways to support

8:00 PM – Event ends

We’re honored to welcome Dr. Irfan Galaria as our keynote speaker. Dr. Galaria is a plastic and reconstructive surgeon who volunteered in Gaza with a humanitarian medical team, and he has spoken publicly about the conditions he witnessed and the urgent need for sustained support.

We’re honored to welcome our guest speaker: Dr. Adlah Sukkar, an advocate with Doctors Against Genocide (DAG). DAG is a global coalition of healthcare workers and human rights advocates focused on amplifying frontline voices, documenting harm to healthcare, and mobilizing medical and humanitarian advocacy to uphold human dignity. (Doctors Against Genocide)

Haya Washington is a nonprofit committed to the wellbeing of displaced people across the Middle East—providing humanitarian support while working toward long-term recovery and stability. Thank you for being part of a community that shows up with care and consistency.

🔗 Learn more / get involved: hayawashington.org

Every child deserves safety, stability, and the chance to heal. Americans for Palestinian Orphans (APO) supports Gaza’s youngest orphans (ages 0–13) by building real, wrap-around care—strengthening wellbeing through education, essential support, and resilience-focused programming. Thank you for standing with children who shouldn’t have to carry loss alone.

🔗 Learn more / support: a4po.org