Serving as a chaperone for two dozen children aged 7 – 12 couldn’t be more fulfilling, according to David Turner, current tour leader for the 31st African Children’s Choir.  

“I’ve been a huge supporter ever since learning of the organization,” says Turner, whose long-term commitment has taken him to Uganda several times.

He attests to the impact his work has made on his life. “I feel a renewed sense of commitment to the work being done [in Africa], and I’m so excited to be a part of it. I wish you could all see what I’ve seen, and I pray that some of you will.”

Turner joins the ranks of many Canadians, to volunteer as an ‘uncle’ or ‘auntie’ to 26 of Africa’s once most vulnerable – and yet most promising – children.

Since 1984, the choirs have toured across North America, the U.K. and other parts of the world, singing and dancing at venues and special events – as the voice of thousands of underprivileged children like them in Africa.  

The tours support thousands of children in programs across Africa, representing the hope and potential these children have to bring change to their communities and countries.  

Music for Life, home of the African Children’s Choir, sends short-term teams throughout the year to its projects in South Africa, Uganda, Kenya and Rwanda – to focus on outreach camps and educational development programs.

The choir underscores the importance of its mission: “Helping Africa’s most vulnerable children today, so they can help Africa tomorrow.”

www.africanchildrenschoir.com  1-877-532-8651

Summer/Fall 2008