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Children of Uganda is excited to announce its upcoming Tour of Light for September, 2011. Hailed as “first rate,” “inspiring,” and “a celebration of dignity” by The New York Times, the tour has two primary goals:
- to help financially support the 600 orphans and vulnerable children under the care of Children of Uganda (COU).
- to advocate for the nearly 3 million Ugandan children orphaned by HIV/AIDS, as well as share the country's vibrant culture and history with American audiences.
 As youth ambassadors, our children will perform and engage in cultural exchange programs at area schools, community centers, churches, and performance venues throughout the Eastern Seaboard, Chicago, San Antonio, and other select cities.
"Given sorrow, they have made beauty. With nothing more than sticks and drums and their own bare feet, they have made art." - Boston Globe
American students at participating schools will benefit from an in-depth cultural curriculum centered on Uganda's unique heritage. Our children will also learn valuable lessons about American culture as they travel the U.S. Together, they will unite in song and dance to better understand one another.
- Pre-tour Expenses - instruments, costumes, and training; marketing and promotional costs.
- Travel Expenses - plane tickets, passports, visas, and luggage costs.
- Costs in the US - lodging, vehicle rentals, fuel and food for 5 weeks in the US.
We estimate that our total expenses will be around $150,000
(detailed budget available on request)
For more information contact our office at 800-531-9612
No gift is too small. Whether a full, partial or in-kind donation, we gratefully appreciate your assistance in funding the tour and look forward to expressing our gratitude in public. This includes featuring your organization's name or logo on promotional materials, pre- performance credits, programs, T-shirts, posters and other publicity items. We would love to discuss other ways to extend our thanks - a short performance at corporate headquarters, audio, video or photo materials for your use, etc. Most importantly, you will have the benefit of knowing that your support of the 2011 Tour of Light is bringing hope and newfound promise to over 600 children!
We look forward to sharing this adventure with you!
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