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Music, food and dance that fund children's education in Utah, Ghana and Kenya.

Upcoming

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Nov7
Next event · Saturday, November 7, 2026 · 12 PM–4 PM · Free · Lunch provided

Changemakers Retreat

Our community event for everyone who wants to learn how to become a changemaker in their community. Anyone who has served with Dreamers Wish Foundation or joined one of our changemaker events is warmly invited too.

  • 12 PM–4 PM
  • Free
  • All ages welcome
  • Lunch provided
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Come join us! The location is emailed to everyone who RSVPs.

Nov18
Wednesday, November 18, 2026 · 7 PM MST · Online on Zoom · Free

Changemaker Information Night

Thinking about becoming a changemaker? Join founder Godwill Tandoh online to hear about the Ghana Solidarity Trip 2027 (July 21 to 31, 2027): the itinerary, the costs, fundraising your trip through Zeffy, and your questions, answered live.

  • 7 PM MST
  • Free
  • Online on Zoom
Dec1
Giving Tuesday · Tuesday, December 1, 2026

Giving Tuesday: Robots for Refugee Youth

Help us raise $5,000 for our free after-school Robotics & AI program in Utah.

Dec5–6
First weekend of December · 2026

Santa's Shoebox Holiday Giving Project

Collect holiday gifts and school supplies for refugee families in Utah with our Dance 4 a Cause community.

Tue3–4 PM
Every week · Free

Weekly Robotics & AI Class

Kids ages 8–14 build and code real robots at the UNP Hartland Partnership Center in Salt Lake City.

Coming soon

Weekly Dance Classes

Kizomba, bachata and salsa. RSVP to hear first when classes start.

202710 weeks
Coming in 2027 · Free

Dreamers Founder Academy 2027

A free 10-week entrepreneurship bootcamp: young founders spot a problem in their community, build a real business idea and pitch it on Demo Day. Open to graduates of our Financial Literacy class.

Jul 21– Jul 31
2027 · Sign-ups open

Ghana Solidarity Trip 2027

Twelve days, Utah to Ghana and back: classroom projects, workshops and culture, from Accra to the Volta Region. Only 20 spots.

Guests at round tables in a grand hall as Godwill Tandoh speaks on stage at a Dreamers Wish gala2027Date TBD

Our signature event

The Legacy of a Dream Gala 2027

An evening honoring Josephine Ladzaglah Tandoh (1960–2025) that brings dreams to life for children in Utah, Ghana and Kenya.

  • Dinner, African cuisine and a cultural program
  • Live performances, including Dance 4 a Cause
  • Every ticket and sponsorship supports children's education
Date and venue to be announced
Attire: cultural or formal

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Past events

Nights we'll never forget.

June 6, 2026 · Kearns, Utah · Our latest gala

The Legacy of a Dream Gala

Celebrated our partnership with Bountiful STEM and a shared goal to empower 10,000 students. Featuring Ngoma Ya Africa, Salt Lake City Circus Center, an African fashion show, Dance 4 a Cause Utah, Kobe, DJ Kenn and MC Afia Chin.

Reel shared by guest @laney.tolman: "Passion is something you're willing to suffer for." — Godwill

Dance 4 a Cause dancers performing at the holiday gala

December 2023

Holiday Dinner & Dance Gala

Dinner, performances and a packed dance floor for our programs.

Guests on the red carpet in front of Dreamers Wish banners

April 21, 2023 · The Clubhouse, Salt Lake City

1st Annual Dance Party & Gala

Performances by Jade J, LaConga Salsa Ladies, Bomba Marile and Ngoma Y'Africa. Proceeds supported uniforms, textbooks, clothing and workshops for 1,000 children in Kenya. Photos in SLUG Magazine

Community events we host

Come as you are.

Family Fun Night

Kids paint while parents learn Latin dance at a Salt Lake City art gallery.

Changemaker BBQ & Back to School Drive

Summer food, giveaways and school supplies across Weber, Cache Valley, Salt Lake and Utah counties.

Dates are announced on our Instagram and Facebook.

Host an event

Your party. Their future.

Host a dance night, dinner or drive. We'll help with ideas, materials and a donation page.

Children smiling together
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