Over $1,200,000 Raised in One Evening

Horizon Empowers

scope of work

Kenya and Guatemala

We’ve been working closely with Horizon since 2013. Launching new brands, campaigns, sponsorship programs, locations, and turning their annual Gala into a transformative night.

Goal

Show the expanse of the vision to empower children, youth, and families worldwide while not losing sight of the depth and uniqueness of each individual they are supporting. To accomplish this, we must use multiple films and film styles that integrate with the overall theme and timeline of the evening. Ultimately, the goal was to raise $900k that evening.

Approach

We had the pleasure of sharing Dorice’s story as the culmination of the evening. One of the first children Horizon ever supported. Despite the challenges of her upbringing, Dorice is incredibly generous and is pouring into the lives of the next generation as she now works for Horizon.

Results

Over 600 hundred people fell silent when Dorice’s film played. There were tears of sadness and joy as her story inspired all. To top it off, when the film was finished Dorice walked out onstage with her son Kai to thank all the supporters for making her life possible. On that night alone, over $1,200,000 was raised in support of more stories like hers.

  • $1,216,324 raised in 2023 Gala

  • Photo & Video for fundraising beyond the gala

AWARDS // The promise

Silver ADDY at the National American Advertising Awards: Branded Content & Entertainment

Gold ADDY at American Advertising Award in District 2: Film Video & Sound

American Advertising Awards DC: Best Film, Video & Sound

Gold at American Advertising Awards DC: Film, Video & Sound

Best Documentary: Southern Short Awards

Mwendo- Dorice and her son pose with her friend Jimmy and his wife at the Horizon Empowers gala in Pennsylvania.
Guests partake in 360 video stations setup by Mwendo at the Horizon Empowers gala in Pennsylvania.

SERVICES

  • Fundraising Event Strategy

  • Impact Documentary

  • Event Teaser

  • Campaign Trailer

  • Photography

  • 360 Video Stations

Mwendo- A potential donor is enjoying her time at the Horizon Empowers gala in Pennsylvania.

Additional Films

Testimonials

“I cried and laughed. They are amazing. Thank you so much for your collaboration and brilliance. These stories are priceless and I cannot wait to be sharing them beyond the gala.”

— NICOLE SCOTT | CREATIVE DIRECTOR

“It was a huge success, and everyone loved the videos. Great job as always!”

— JACOB KEELER | CEO

Three young boys arm in arm, smiling in Kenya with Mwendo and Horizon Empowers.
Mwita and the Mwendo team with Dorice and her husband take a picture while filming The Promise in Kenya for Horizon Empowers.
Group of 4 friends arm in arm, smiling and giving thumbs up in Kenya with Mwendo and Horizon Empowers.
Young child having fun and smiling in Kenya with Mwendo and Horizon Empowers.
Close-up of little boy smirking. Photo taken by Mwendo in Guatemala.
Close-up of a toddler girl looking into the camera. Photo taken by Mwendo in Guatemala.
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three young boys posing together on a city street in Guatemala. Photo captured by Mwendo.
Woman reads to a group of children. Photo captured by Mwendo in Guatemala.
A plate of fish grilling in a local village in Kenya from The Promise video with Mwendo.
A group of two adults and children smiling and waving in Kenya. Photo captured by Mwendo.
Mount Pacaya volcano smoking in Antigua. Photo captured by Mwendo.
Man standing on a mountain top looking onto a hazy Mount Pacaya in Guatemala. Photo captured by Mwendo.

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