A Voyaj Gathering | Washington D.C.
What happens when we come together to break bread and build bridges?
Join us for a Voyaj Experience
and find out!
Embark on a journey of connection, curiosity, and belonging, in one of seven cities across America, beginning Tuesday, October 29, through November 29, 2024.
Discover what we – long-time residents, new arrivals (a.k.a. refugees and immigrants), and the Voyaj community – have in common: Voyages in courage, survival, unchartered territories, and curiosity.
Every Voyaj experience nourishes us with our individual stories, with sparks that ignite understanding, music from around the world, locally sourced cuisine representing our different homelands, and with the collective story we create during our time together.
Circles of extraordinary humans from around the world come together, and while safely sharing who we are, we enjoy great times together, and create a dynamic oneness.
Become a beacon of light that powers connection, expanded perspectives, and lasting friendships, all while sharing this intimate Voyaj gathering in Washington D.C., America's capital. Join us!
Let’s break bread, build bridges, and be a beacon of light for our shared humanity.
As in the Farsi language, “Yaganagi” means to unite around our shared humanity and oneness, so will your Voyaj dinner experience.
We look forward to welcoming you!
The first Voyaj dinner experience, in Kent, WA was held on Tuesday, October 29, and welcomed 40 refugees who are rebuilding their lives, Chris Sembroski, a citizen astronaut from the Inspiration4 mission, Voyaj founding members, Chef Maya Amadi, Artist Ahmed Ragab, and long-term residents.
It was presented as a collaboration with World Relief Western Washington, Blue Origin’s Club for the Future, and Voyaj, and was sponsored by ASA Global Impact Fund.
We’re also honored to partner with Blue Origin’s Club for the Future and LuNARC to send co-created art pieces and postcards to space.
Voyaj's mission is to connect like-hearted people through shared experiences, expanding perspectives and deepening understanding for a more peaceful world.
Blue Origin’s Club for the Future works to inspire and mobilize future generations to pursue careers in STEAM, for the benefit of Earth, through space-focused lessons, events, and global ambassador programs.
Our Time Together
5:30: Welcome tea, live music, and LuNARC art for the Moon
6:00: Welcome by Voyaj
6:15: Conversation on home, community, and belonging
7:30: Blue Origin and Voyaj invite you to write a letter to your future self to be sent to space & back to your home!
7:45: Join the Voyaj Community App
8:00: Resources & upcoming events from World Relief
8:15: Music, tea, and farewells
A Few More Details:
Address: Mclean, VA ~ 15 minutes from the White House (full address to follow)
Contribution: $20-$30 to cover costs.
I am eagerly looking forward to seeing you soon!