{"id":268,"date":"2026-03-11T12:57:47","date_gmt":"2026-03-11T12:57:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news.thewakf.org\/?p=268"},"modified":"2026-03-13T08:03:33","modified_gmt":"2026-03-13T08:03:33","slug":"wunti-al-khair-foundation-hosts-pre-event-dinner-ahead-of-tedx-bauchi-2025-building-bridges","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/news.thewakf.org\/?p=268","title":{"rendered":"Wunti Al-Khair Foundation Hosts Pre-Event Dinner Ahead of TEDx Bauchi 2025 \u201cBuilding Bridges\u201d"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In preparation for the highly anticipated&nbsp;<strong>TEDx Bauchi 2025<\/strong>, themed&nbsp;<em>\u201cBuilding Bridges,\u201d<\/em>&nbsp;the Wunti Al-Khair Foundation (WAKF) hosted its traditional pre-event dinner on Friday evening at the residence of its Chairman. The gathering brought together key partners, collaborators, and stakeholders who play central roles in shaping TEDx activities across Bauchi State.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"803\" src=\"https:\/\/news.thewakf.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/unnamed-15-1024x803.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-317\" srcset=\"https:\/\/news.thewakf.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/unnamed-15-1024x803.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/news.thewakf.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/unnamed-15-300x235.jpg 300w, https:\/\/news.thewakf.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/unnamed-15-768x602.jpg 768w, https:\/\/news.thewakf.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/unnamed-15-1536x1204.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/news.thewakf.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/unnamed-15-750x588.jpg 750w, https:\/\/news.thewakf.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/unnamed-15-1140x893.jpg 1140w, https:\/\/news.thewakf.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/unnamed-15.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The intimate dinner provided a warm and reflective atmosphere as the leads and representatives from&nbsp;<strong>Wellington Event<\/strong>,&nbsp;<strong>JTC Agency<\/strong>,&nbsp;<strong>TEDx Katagum<\/strong>,&nbsp;<strong>Wunti Al-Khair Foundation<\/strong>, and the&nbsp;<strong>TEDx Bauchi team<\/strong>&nbsp;each shared their remarks. The speakers highlighted the growth of TEDx culture in the state, the strengthening of youth engagement, and the importance of storytelling, innovation, and community building. They expressed enthusiasm and optimism for the upcoming TEDx Bauchi 2025 event, noting that the theme&nbsp;<em>\u201cBuilding Bridges\u201d<\/em>&nbsp;speaks directly to the region\u2019s aspiration for unity, collaboration, and shared progress. They commended the Wunti Al-Khair Foundation for consistently providing a platform where creative minds, change-makers, and young talents converge to discuss ideas capable of transforming communities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"723\" data-id=\"319\" src=\"https:\/\/news.thewakf.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/unnamed-12-1024x723.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-319\" srcset=\"https:\/\/news.thewakf.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/unnamed-12-1024x723.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/news.thewakf.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/unnamed-12-300x212.jpg 300w, https:\/\/news.thewakf.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/unnamed-12-768x542.jpg 768w, https:\/\/news.thewakf.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/unnamed-12-1536x1084.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/news.thewakf.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/unnamed-12-2048x1446.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/news.thewakf.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/unnamed-12-120x86.jpg 120w, https:\/\/news.thewakf.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/unnamed-12-750x529.jpg 750w, https:\/\/news.thewakf.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/unnamed-12-1140x805.jpg 1140w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1018\" data-id=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/news.thewakf.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/unnamed-13-1-1024x1018.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-320\" srcset=\"https:\/\/news.thewakf.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/unnamed-13-1-1024x1018.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/news.thewakf.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/unnamed-13-1-300x298.jpg 300w, https:\/\/news.thewakf.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/unnamed-13-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/news.thewakf.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/unnamed-13-1-768x764.jpg 768w, https:\/\/news.thewakf.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/unnamed-13-1-1536x1528.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/news.thewakf.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/unnamed-13-1-75x75.jpg 75w, https:\/\/news.thewakf.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/unnamed-13-1-750x746.jpg 750w, https:\/\/news.thewakf.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/unnamed-13-1-1140x1134.jpg 1140w, https:\/\/news.thewakf.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/unnamed-13-1.jpg 1655w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The dinner also served as an opportunity for partners to reaffirm their collective commitment to ensuring the success of TEDx Bauchi 2025. Participants praised the synergy among the different organizations and emphasized the need to continue expanding the reach and impact of TEDx conversations across the state.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The event concluded with&nbsp;<strong>closing remarks from the Executive Director of the Wunti Al-Khair Foundation, Mr. Basheer Bala Wunti<\/strong>, who appreciated all partners for their dedication. He reiterated the Foundation\u2019s unwavering support for TEDx initiatives and expressed confidence that the 2025 edition would be most impactful. He encouraged everyone to maintain the spirit of collaboration and contribute their expertise towards delivering an outstanding experience for attendees and the wider Bauchi community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"634\" src=\"https:\/\/news.thewakf.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/676b1576-a94f-48dd-90ba-5b97e30df3f0_unnamed_11_-1024x634.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-321\" srcset=\"https:\/\/news.thewakf.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/676b1576-a94f-48dd-90ba-5b97e30df3f0_unnamed_11_-1024x634.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/news.thewakf.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/676b1576-a94f-48dd-90ba-5b97e30df3f0_unnamed_11_-300x186.jpg 300w, https:\/\/news.thewakf.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/676b1576-a94f-48dd-90ba-5b97e30df3f0_unnamed_11_-768x475.jpg 768w, https:\/\/news.thewakf.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/676b1576-a94f-48dd-90ba-5b97e30df3f0_unnamed_11_-1536x950.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/news.thewakf.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/676b1576-a94f-48dd-90ba-5b97e30df3f0_unnamed_11_-750x464.jpg 750w, https:\/\/news.thewakf.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/676b1576-a94f-48dd-90ba-5b97e30df3f0_unnamed_11_-1140x705.jpg 1140w, https:\/\/news.thewakf.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/676b1576-a94f-48dd-90ba-5b97e30df3f0_unnamed_11_.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The pre-event dinner set a positive tone for the months ahead, as stakeholders look forward to a successful and inspiring&nbsp;<strong>TEDx Bauchi 2025 \u2013 \u201cBuilding Bridges.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In preparation for the highly anticipated&nbsp;TEDx Bauchi 2025, themed&nbsp;\u201cBuilding Bridges,\u201d&nbsp;the Wunti Al-Khair Foundation (WAKF) hosted its traditional pre-event dinner on Friday evening at the residence of its Chairman. The gathering brought together key partners, collaborators, and stakeholders who play central roles in shaping TEDx activities across Bauchi State. 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