PHOTOS | Human Needs Project Raises $250,000 to Support Kibera Communities

Event: Human Needs Project Fundraiser 2025
Date: October 9, 2025
Location: Webster Hall, San Francisco
Photos: Jessica Monroy for Drew Altizer Photography

The Human Needs Project hosted its annual gala at Webster Hall in San Francisco, bringing together 150 guests for an evening that was equal parts heart, purpose, and celebration. By the end of the night, the community raised $250,000 to support clean water, energy, and education programs in Kibera, Kenya.

The program was led by HNP Founder Connie Nielsen and Executive Director Kristina Yarmolich, who announced the organization’s next big step: building a Satellite Center in Kibera. The new site will bring essential services and job training to more neighborhoods in the community, marking the next chapter in HNP’s decade-long impact.

​Notable attendees
Connie Nielsen – HNP Founder, Daniel Futwax – Musician, Kristina Yarmolich – HNP Executive Director, Hon. Ann Claire Williams – Former Judge of the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, James and Zem Joaquin – Entrepreneurs, Dr. Dean Ornish – President and founder, Preventive Medicine Research Institute, Natasha Dolby – Nonprofit executive and philanthropist, Holly Levow – Co-founder, CEO Foundation