Dear friends,

We are honored to invite you to the Gala Charity Evening on November 28, 2024, starting at 7 PM in the elegant hall of the prestigious Aeroklub in Belgrade.The goal of this event is to provide scholarships for the best Serbian students from disadvantaged groups.This year, we are also focusing on supporting teaching professions.

By purchasing a ticket, you will not only enjoy a delightful dinner and an engaging artistic program, but you will also actively participate in raising funds to help the best students continue or begin their education. If you are unable to attend, consider buying a ticket as a gift for your relatives, friends, or business partners in Serbia. The number of seats is limited, and the invitation remains open until capacity is filled.

PROGRAM

​Along with the formal dinner, we have prepared a diverse cultural and artistic program. After the dinner and program, there will be lively music for dancing and ample opportunities for networking.
Marko Louis, a talented singer-songwriter and musician, will perform at our Foundation's Gala Charity Evening. His music is a unique blend of soul, hip-hop rhythms, and influences from African culture, as well as elements from Serbian, Balkan, Indian, and Iranian traditions.He refers to this distinctive style as "Balkan soul." Marko's life advice is, “Surround yourself with music, beloved people, and true friends…” During the evening at Aeroklub, we will all sing along with him, including some traditional Serbian songs.
Anastasija Kostić, a pianist and singer, will also perform. She is also an excellent composer and conductor, and the founder of the choir "Šara". She has trained in both solo singing and Serbian traditional singing. Anastasija has a deep interest in Byzantine chanting and ethnology. A five-time winner of international competitions in solo singing, harmony, and musical forms. She composed the song "Protect, God, the Serbian People" for the choir of the Church of Saint Sava, as well as other original songs, including "Djenerale Veljko", "Sveti Vasilije" and others. Anastasija is also an alumna of the Studenica Foundation.
​Brankica Sebastijanović is a talented theatre and film actress, known for her roles in series such as "Sinđelići," "Samac u braku," "Vrati se, Zone," "Urgentni centar," and "Švindleri." Her theatrical career includes significant performances in plays like "ART," "Šta je sobar video," and "Ne oklevaj, improvizuj." Brankica received the award for Best Debut Actor at the 49th Film Encounters in Niš, as well as the award for Best Actress on the fifth night of the festival.
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The program will be hosted by Aleksandar Gajšek, one of our most esteemed journalists, TV personalities, and hosts. He is the editor and author of several TV shows and documentaries, including the renowned series “Agape,” which consists of over 400 episodes. He has received the Gramata from Patriarch Pavle and was awarded by Blic as the best show in 2006. In 2014, the Cultural and Educational Community of Belgrade honoured him with the "Golden Beočug" award. He has also received the “Branislav Mane Šakić” award from Radio Smederevo for the best journalist in Serbia, and the “Blagodarje” award from the Association of Serbian Writers for his contributions to the UKS and Serbian culture.
This year, at the charity dinner, we will present the "Miroslav Majkl Đorđević" Philanthropy Award and announce its first recipient, along with a special award.

The award consists of a unique artistic work, a wall sculpture, created by the multiple-award-winning young artist Bogdan Đukanović, who is currently in Paris. Bogdan is also an alumnus of the Studenica Foundation.
All proceeds from ticket sales will be directed to the scholarship fund.

Let’s create a better future for our youth together – Be among those who support us.

SUPPORTED BY

​Lena Kovacevic, jazz singer and composer
​Tihomir Stanic, actor
Matija Beckovic, writer and academician
Momčilo Bajagic Bajaga gave us a handwritten song "My friends"
Violinists Ksenija and Tijana Milosevic
Filip Bulatovic, jazz pianist and composer
The Gala Donor Evening is held with the support of the academic and scientific community, relevant ministries, and prestigious cultural and educational institutions.

​Our partners join us in supporting the education of young people and investing in the future of society as a whole.