Watoto Children's Choir (Kelowna)

Watoto Children’s Choirs have travelled internationally since 1994 as advocates for the 47.5 million children in Africa, orphaned as a result of HI V/AIDS , war, poverty and disease.

Accompanied by a team of adults from Watoto Church, the choirs present Watoto’s vision and mission through their stories, music and dance, which an energetic fusion of cotemporary gospel and traditional African rhythm. Also referred to as ‘Sponsorship Tours’, Watoto choirs rally support for Watoto projects by raising fundsand sponsorship for Watoto children.
Each of the children in the Choir has suffered the loss of one or both parents. They live in Watoto Children’s Village homes. Choir members are selected by an audition process and have the opportunity to travel once before returning to the children’s village.
Since its inception, over 49 choirs have travelled proving children with exposure to the world beyond their homes.
The choirs have been to Uganda, Kenya, Rwanda, South Africa, Australia, Asia, Canada, Europe, Hong Kong, Japan, Taiwan, USA and South America among others. Their audiences have included princes and paupers, warming many hearts whoever they go. For regular updates on the Choirs on the road, go to http://watotochoirs.wordpress.com.