{"id":410118,"date":"2022-09-09T22:13:18","date_gmt":"2022-09-10T03:13:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/?p=410118"},"modified":"2022-09-12T08:11:57","modified_gmt":"2022-09-12T13:11:57","slug":"chef-tigist-reda-to-host-chicago-chefs-cook-for-tigray-in-partnership-with-hpn4tigray","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/chef-tigist-reda-to-host-chicago-chefs-cook-for-tigray-in-partnership-with-hpn4tigray\/","title":{"rendered":"Chef Tigist Reda to host \u201cChicago Chefs Cook for Tigray\u201d in partnership with HPN4Tigray"},"content":{"rendered":"

Chicago chefs are stepping up in support of the humanitarian crisis in Tigray, Ethiopia. On Wednesday, September 21, 2022 from 6p-9p, Tigray native, chef Tigist Reda, will host \u201cChicago Chefs Cook for Tigray\u201d, in partnership with Health Professionals Network for Tigray (HPN4Tigray). Tickets can be purchased at the door or by visiting givebutter.com\/EXKQu4<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The benefit takes place at the National Museum of Puerto Rican Arts & Culture, and is organized by chef Sarah Stegner, Eda Davidman, chef Tony Priolo, and Darren Gest \u2013 the team behind “Chicago Chefs Cook for Ukraine<\/a>“, which raised over $600,000 this past March. Jodi Fyfe of The Paramount Group will also be joining as a member of the organizing team.<\/p>\n

Ticket holders will enjoy world-class cuisine from more than 20 of Chicago’s most renowned chefs with performances throughout the evening and a merchandise marketplace, all within the backdrop of an iconic landmark building from the late 1800s. Proceeds from the event will directly support humanitarian relief for women and children in Tigray, and refugees in Sudan.<\/p>\n

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Image Credit: Tigist Reda<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

For more than two years, Tigray has been the center of a humanitarian crisis fueled by war and the denial of humanitarian aid. Since July 2021, there\u2019s been an enforced communications blackout, denied access to banking, and ethnic violence toward thousands of civilians. As a result, chef Tigist has lost contact with friends and family.<\/p>\n

\u201cI haven’t spoken to my 68 year old mom for over a year,\u201d she shared. \u201cDuring this time, I also learned my baby brother and his wife had a little girl, but only from a few pictures sent via WhatsApp from the besieged Tigray. Since phone and banking systems are shut down, there\u2019s no way for me to get them help or inquire about their safety firsthand.\u201d Tigist turned to her chef community for help, and they listened, rallying together to support her efforts to raise funds for the people of Tigray.<\/p>\n

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Image Credit: Collin Pierson<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

CHEF LINEUP<\/h2>\n

Check out this year’s chef lineup, and you’ll find so many familiar names from your favorite spots, including Urban Belly, Rose Mary, Avli, Publican Quality Bread, and more. Full chef lineup is listed below:<\/p>\n