Date/Time
Date(s) - 03/26/2026
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

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Andrew W. Mellon Auditorium

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$1,000 USD
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https://atfl.org/gala-2026/
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ATFL

For over forty years, ATFL has strengthened the enduring partnership between the United States and Lebanon, advancing the shared values that bind our two nations. Today, that mission is more vital than ever.

As war once again visits our homeland, we do not just watch from a distance; we feel the weight of every headline. Like every Lebanese family, we are pinned to the news, our phones filled with messages to loved ones, our hearts heavy with the pain of our communities. But as a diaspora, we refuse to be silent witnesses. We are a vital part of Lebanon’s story of resilience, and we will not turn our backs.

Now more than ever, our collective voice must reflect the urgent desire for an end to this suffering. Join us in supporting ATFL’s vital work in promoting diplomacy and de-escalation to safeguard Lebanon’s security, stability, and sovereignty.

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Honoree Spotlight: Magida El Roumi

Magida El Roumi, legendary Lebanese Soprano, will receive Issam M. Fares International Leadership Award at this year’s ATFL gala.

El Roumi is one of the Arab world’s most acclaimed and influential vocal artists, celebrated for a distinguished career spanning more than five decades and for her enduring contributions to Arabic music, culture, and humanitarian advocacy.

Renowned for her powerful soprano voice and refined artistic style, El Roumi has released more than a dozen studio albums and performed to sold-out audiences across the Middle East, Europe, and North America. Her body of work blends classical Arabic composition with orchestral arrangements and poetic lyricism, producing timeless songs that have become cultural touchstones throughout the Arab world. Her music is widely recognized for its emotional depth and its themes of dignity, love, homeland, and hope.

Beyond her artistic achievements, El Roumi has long served as a prominent cultural ambassador for Lebanon. Throughout periods of national and regional upheaval, her performances and public presence have conveyed messages of unity, resilience, and peace, underscoring the power of the arts to transcend division.

In 2001, she was appointed Goodwill Ambassador for the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), supporting international efforts to combat hunger, promote food security, and advance sustainable development. Her humanitarian engagement has included global awareness initiatives and benefit concerts in support of vulnerable communities.

El Roumi has received numerous honors recognizing both her artistic excellence and public service, including national and international awards and honorary doctorates from leading institutions.

With a career defined by artistic distinction, cultural pride, and moral clarity, Majida El Roumi remains one of the most respected voices in the Arab world and an enduring symbol of Lebanon’s cultural legacy.

NextGen Leadership Summit

Are you a young professional who is passionate about US-Lebanon relations? The Leadership Summit is our flagship policy advocacy program offering an in-depth look at how US policy toward Lebanon is shaped and provides opportunities to engage with policymakers on critical issues facing US-Lebanon relations. Participation in the Summit includes attendance to ATFL’s 2026 Gala.

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Our Gala Sponsors
We extend our sincere gratitude to our generous sponsors, whose support makes this year’s gala possible. Their commitment empowers our efforts to strengthen US-Lebanese relations and promote a peaceful and prosperous future for Lebanon.