Recently Past Events

 

Chicago: Café Kitaab: Kick Back to Give Back for Education

Dec 01, 2012

Habibi Middle Eastern Restaurant

YOUR DIL Chicago and Network of Arab-American Professionals (NAAP) Chicago proudly present our first-ever partnered event, Café Kitaab: Kick Back to Give Back for Education!

The event will feature:
- INSPIRATIONAL PERFORMANCES (spoken word, singing, comedy, instrumentals)!
- GREAT MUSIC!
- DELICIOUS MIDDLE EASTERN DINNER, DESSERT, AND DRINKS!
- UNLIMITED HOOKAH!

Join us for a wonderful opportunity to get to know other YOUR DIL and NAAP members in a casual and fun setting while supporting efforts by the acclaimed non-profit DIL to increase access to education in remote and neglected areas of Pakistan.

100% of the money raised will go towards DIL's initiatives to provide education for underprivileged children in Pakistan.

If you would like to donate to DIL, please visit http://dil.org/donate/ (enter "YD Chicago" in the Notes section). All donations are tax deductible.
NY: Casino Royale!

Nov 30, 2012

Midtown Loft & Terrace

Attend YOUR DIL NY's biggest event of the year and keep Malala Yousafzi's mission alive!

Join us for an exciting casino night, featuring casino games, a poker tournament, special prizes and dancing!

Interested in participating in a poker tournament? Ante up for education! Email ny@yourdil.org to take part in a special poker tournament. Entry is $50 with a special prize for the winner! Seating is limited so contact us today.

ONLINE TICKET SALES ARE NOW CLOSED. TICKETS WILL BE AVAILABLE AT THE DOOR FOR $110.
Houston: Nightmare On DIL Street

Oct 28, 2012

Syrian American Club

YOUR DIL presents "Nightmare on DIL Street". Join us if you dare for a Halloween scare! Enjoy tricks and treats as you support education in Pakistan! There will be games and contests so dress to scare and win! Invite your friends, family, and coworkers to join the fun!
NY: Volunteer and Interest Dinner!

Sep 09, 2012

Bamiyan Restaurant

Interested in joining YOUR DIL New York? Come out to our volunteer dinner and learn about the organization and upcoming volunteer opportunities. Meet the current board and mingle with other volunteers while enjoying some food and hookah!
DC: Eid Bash: An Eid To Remember

Sep 07, 2012

Tandoor Nights

Please join us for a fun-filled evening at Tandoori Nights to commemorate the Eid-ul-Fitr holiday! The YOUR DIL DC Chapter will be providing a delicious halal meal and an opportunity to connect with others in the DC Metro area. Please come support this great organization and cause and come dressed in your festive Eid attire!

We look forward to a successful event after the Holy Month of Ramadan.

ONLINE TICKET SALES ARE NOW CLOSED.
There will be a limited number of tickets available at the door for $50/person (cash or check only).
Iftar with a Star

Aug 11, 2012

Join YD LA for "Iftar with a Star", featuring Humsafar's Mahira Khan, in Orange County on August 11th, 2012! Don't miss your chance to mingle with one of the top actresses in all of Pakistan while opening your fast with delicious food and great company!
NY: "Seedlings" (Urdu Title "Lamha") at the NYC International Film Festival

Aug 10, 2012

Tribeca Cinemas

Bodhicitta Works and Ice Animations, in partnership with YOUR DIL NY, are proud to bring to you the world premiere of the Pakistani film "Seedlings" (Urdu Title "Lamha") at the New York City International Film Festival.

"Lamha" has the honor of being the first ever Pakistani film to be selected in the NYCIFF.

YOUR DIL is sponsoring this event to help promote Pakistani arts. Come support the producers, cast and crew at the World Premiere of the film in NYC! Meet the filmmakers and lead cast of the film.

World Premiere: August 10, 2012

Program Details: Friday, 10th of August, 2012
7-8pm: Red Carpet
8:15pm: Film Screening Begins
9:30pm: Q and A with the cast, crew and producers
10:30pm onwards: AFTER PARTY! (Details TBD)


First showing tickets available at: http://www.nyciff.com/?store/products/seedlings/

Second Screening: August 14, 2012

Program Details: Tuesday, 14th of August, 2012
7-8pm: Red Carpet
8:15pm: Film Screening Begins
9:30pm: Q and A with the cast, crew and producers

Second showing tickets available at: http://www.nyciff.com/?store/products/seedlings-2/

Buy your tickets now!! Tribeca Cinema is an intimate venue so they will sell out fast!
Houston: Iftaary Night

Aug 09, 2012

Mezban Restaurant

Iftaar dinner and YOUR DIL fundraiser at Mezban Restaurant
Chicago: 4th Annual Iftar Dinner: Feeding Young Minds

Aug 04, 2012

4th floor of 819 S. Wabash Avenue (near Hilton Chicago)

YOUR DIL Chicago Presents...
The 4th Annual Iftar Dinner: Feeding Young Minds

This Ramadan, join us in celebrating and empowering Pakistan's courageous young learners at our 4th Annual Iftar Dinner: Feeding Young Minds!
Join us for a memorable night to support Developments in Literacy's (DIL) efforts for the uplifting of Pakistani youth while getting to know other young professional YOUR DIL supporters and savoring multicultural foods from a variety of local restaurants under Chicago's beautiful night sky!

Location:
4th floor of 819 S. Wabash Avenue (near Hilton Chicago)
Chicago, IL
Date: Saturday, August 4, 2012
Time: 7PM

TICKET PRICING Online: $30 At the Door: $40 Current Students (at the door only with current ID): $20
*100% OF PROCEEDS WILL GO TOWARD DIL's EDUCATION INITIATIVES IN PAKISTAN*

Last year we raised over $10,000 for DIL schools and programs in Pakistan, with over 180 passionate YD Chicago supporters coming out to show their support. Let's do even better in 2012!

Sponsorship opportunities are available. Please contact chicago@yourdil.org for more information.

Questions? Please contact us at chicago@yourdil.org or Saad Shahab at 763-245-2725.
DC: A Spring Soirée

Jun 03, 2012

Kababji Grill

Join YOUR DIL DC in celebrating the last few weeks of spring with a Spring Soiree at the Kababji Grill in Dupont Circle! This is our first event of 2012 so let's start it off big! Enjoy good food, great people, and a great cause!

Tickets are $55 in advance and $65 at the door.
SF: The Art of Rock

May 12, 2012

SOMA, across the street from Westfield Mall / Bloomingdales

YOUR DIL San Francisco will be hosting a rocking art gallery mixer with live music, local art, food and drinks! We're expecting over 100 young professionals and are looking forward to spreading DIL's mission and enjoying music and food in downtown San Francisco.
Chicago: Spring into Action: BBQ at the Park with YDC

May 05, 2012

Warren Park near Devon

YOUR DIL Chicago presents...

Spring into Action: BBQ at the Park with YDC! Come enjoy the nice spring weather and a lovely day at the park with other YOUR DIL supporters while contributing to a worthy cause. Join us for great food, sports (volleyball, softball, kite flying, and more), and fun activities!
LA: PowerPlay Donation

Apr 25, 2012

Dave & Busters at The Block

Donate to the YD LA chapter! You can submit your donations until 11PM on Wednesday, April 25th. Every dollar counts!
LA: PowerPlay

Apr 22, 2012

Dave & Busters at The Block

Come and join YD LA for a casual Sunday afternoon of mingling, tasty appetizers, and fun/competitive gaming with an opportunity to win some fantastic prizes!
NY: Spring into Summer

Apr 19, 2012

Tenjune

You are cordially invited to help usher in spring with YOUR DIL New York.

Join us for our kick-off event on April 19th, 2012 at Tenjune and leap into the warmer months with music and dance. We continue to seek your support in accomplishing our mission of improving education for Pakistan’s underprivileged youth. Invite your friends, family and co-workers to a fun filled night and learn more about YOUR DIL’s goals.

Please contact ny@yourdil.org for any questions or comments.
UT: Kebabs for Kitabs

Apr 14, 2012

Phara's Mediterranean Cuisine

YOUR DIL Longhorns Chapter is proud to present "Kebabs for Kitabs" fundraising dinner with music and food from the Middle East, including a live performance by Merjaan and Layalina. Set in an intimate Austin restaurant, "Kebabs for Kitabs" offers a unique opportunity to mix and mingle and enjoy delicious food while supporting the YOUR DIL cause.

All proceeds go towards advancing literacy in Pakistan.
Houston: Midtown Mix

Mar 22, 2012

Black Finn American Grille

After everyone's tremendous support in 2011, YOUR DIL Houston is eager to invite you to our 2012 kickoff event!

What: MIDTOWN MIXER
When: March 22, 2012
Where: Blackfinn American Grille, 1910 Bagby St., Houston
Tickets: Special online price $10 , $15 at the door

This is a great opportunity to meet young professionals like yourself while supporting the fight for literacy in Pakistan!
Chicago: netWork it for Education

Jan 14, 2012

Reza's Restaurant

Join us for an enlightening and fun-filled evening with our very special guest - Author and Journalist Ethan Casey - while dining and mingling with others who support the same cause you do! There will be an opportunity to speed network as well as enjoy dinner, drinks, dessert and as always, exciting raffle prizes!!
NY: Midnight in Marrakesh

Dec 10, 2011

Broad Street Ballroom

You are warmly invited to attend YOUR DIL New York’s Seventh Annual Gala: Midnight in Marrakesh. Join us on December 10th, 2011 and be swept away to an exotic land. Enjoy an evening filled with bursts of color, music, and dance that will capture your senses. Come create memories whilst actively participating in the improvement of education in Pakistan. Help us breed optimism and change for the 16,214 students in the 178 DIL schools across Pakistan. As always, your attendance will help bolster literacy in Pakistan, and empower its youth to build a brighter future.
DC: A Black & White Affair: A Holiday Party

Dec 02, 2011

Kora Restaurant

Come dressed in your most dapper black and white attire for a formal dinner at Kora Restaurant. This end-of-the-year event celebrates the season of giving and your continued support of YOUR DIL D.C.’s mission to eradicate illiteracy in Pakistan.