Thames kids sing for kids in poverty

Children from 10 Thames schools are getting ready to perform at World Vision’s much-loved Kids for Kids concert to the theme of ‘Shake, Rattle and Roll’.

On Friday next week, 325 children will take to the stage at the Thames War Memorial Civic Centre in a bid to help children living in some of the poorest parts of our world.

The Thames Kids for Kids musical extravaganza promises to provide fantastic entertainment for the whole family. Thames’ enthusiastic students have spent hours practicing and are sure to put on a must-see performance.

For almost 16 years, the concerts have informed people of the plight of children in developing countries and have encouraged attendees to make a difference, through World Vision’s Child Sponsorship programme.

Concert manager, Jayden Keoghan, says that 250,000 New Zealand children have participated in the concerts over the years, bringing long-lasting hope to over 5,000 children living in poverty.

In addition, “this year alone, 484 children have been sponsored through Kids for Kids,” says Mr Keoghan.

“The concerts are a lot of fun, kids here get a huge amount of enjoyment from them, it’s a wonderful experience for them.”

At each concert, school choirs get the chance to perform alongside singer, and OBE-recipient, Suzanne Prentice who after over 500 performances is still committed to the cause.

“It’s really nice to be part of something that gives back to children” says Ms Prentice.

Child sponsorship through World Vision costs $40 a month and assists with community development through education, healthcare or agriculture projects, making a real difference to the child, their families and the wider community.

The concert next week is suitable for all ages and all members of the public are welcome.

Tickets can be purchased at the Civic Centre on 07 868 6971. Tickets costs $10 for children/students and $16 for adults.

Anybody who is interested in becoming a child sponsor and is unable to attend the concert can visit www.worldvision.org.nz for further information.

ENDS

Event Details
Dates: Friday November 13, 2009
Time: 7.30 pm.
Location: Thames War Memorial Civic Centre

 

Notes to Editors:

 

· World Vision is Christian humanitarian organisation dedicated to working with children, families and communities to overcome extreme poverty and injustice. We work with all people regardless of race, religion, ethnicity or gender.

· World Vision is committed to protecting the rights of all children and asks that all media comply with World Vision’s child protection policy when using materials supplied by World Vision or covering World Vision events.

· To read World Vision’s child protection policy please go to: www.worldvision.org.nz/aboutwvnz/ChildProtectionPolicy.pdf