Monday, April 09, 2007

african children's choir


Easter Sunday has come and passed and...He is still risen ("He is still risen indeed"). So that's good.

I recieved an email recently from an old family friend. Her name is Jenny. I was raised with three older sisters and Jenny is best friends with...well, pretty much all three. She has been now for so long that I just figure I actually have four sisters.

Jenny has recently been working the African Children's Choir. She is going back to Uganda this summer to begin training to be a Chaperon.

If you know nothing about the African Children's Choir. Here is a description from their website:

"The African Children’s Choir™ features delightful African children ages 7 through 11. Many have lost one or both parents through the devastation of war, famine and disease. Their voices sing out on behalf of Africa’s 12 million AIDS orphans. They represent the future of the entire continent, demonstrating the potential to become strong leaders for a better future in their homeland.

In spite of the tragedy that has marred their young lives, these musically gifted children are radiant with hope and wonderfully entertaining. They melt the hearts of audiences with their charming smiles and joyful African melodies and dance.

The primary goal of the African Children’s Choir™ is to raise awareness of the need of destitute and orphaned children in Africa and to raise funds for continued development and support of the Choir’s relief and development programs. Once Choir members have completed a concert tour, they will return to their homelands with the support, care and education necessary for bettering their future and that of their brothers and sisters.

They are Africa’s future."


Jenny has started a blog to journal her journey. She is doing some pretty awesome stuff. You can check it out here (be sure to check out the videos on the sidebar).

7 comments:

Jenny said...

Hey...Thanks for the free advertising!

Jenny said...

Hey...Thanks for the free advertising!

bill said...

you are very welcome.

bill said...

you are very welcome.

The Anonymous Human said...

that's funny.

The Anonymous Human said...

that's funny

Betsy said...

triple squawk!