African Children’s Choir 

to Give Free Concerts

To highlight the desperate plight of AIDS Orphans in South Africa

The African Children’s Choir, comprised of children ranging in age from 7 to 11 who were selected from some of the most destitute children in West and East Africa, are on tour to draw attention to the horrible plight of more than 2,700 orphans in South Africa who are facing starvation. 

The children, who live in the Nkomazi region in the northern part of South Africa, have lost one or both parents to AIDS or other diseases and are now fighting a daily battle to survive.

“These children have been left orphans and are being forced into the role of caregiver and provider for their younger siblings,” notes Choir Founder Ray Barnett. “With food and water scarce, they are battling to stay alive while they struggle to cope with their loss.”  

The first wave of relief shipments containing wheelbarrows, water jugs, food and clothing were recently delivered to the area.  The Choir is continuing to raise money to supply emergency food to help ensure these children survive. But it is also working to raise ongoing funds to host comprehensive camps for the children—where they would receive nutritional checkups, dietary assistance, counseling and musical therapy.  

“Many of these children have lost their parents and are literally fending for themselves without any outside support or help,” notes Barnett. “In addition to providing emergency relief, we hope to raise the funds to offer them the long-term care and support that will get them back on their feet.”

The African Children’s Choir, which performs throughout the world, will feature traditional African songs and dancing, popular gospel tunes and well-loved children’s tunes. While the concert is free, concertgoers are being asked for a special donation to provide the AIDS orphans with both emergency relief and long-term assistance.  

Here are the details on the African Children’s Choir will be concert in Albany:

Date:   Wednesday, October 13, 2004

Time:  7:00 PM  

Place:  Willamette Community Church

            420 - 3rd Avenue S.E.

            Albany, OR

For more information about the African Children’s Choir check out their website: www.africanchildrenschoir.com or call toll-free 1-877-532-8651.

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