World Children's Choir, Inc.
Description: WCC believes that
• the world hungers for messages of hope, peace, love and joy;
• people’s hearts and souls are opened and their lives enriched when listening to and singing with the Choir;
• all children can learn to sing beautifully and can be inspired to creatively contribute to society throughout their lives.;
• all children deserve the joy of creative self-expression, regardless of their social or economic conditions:
• through the discipline of these musical experiences, children can gain self-discipline, respect compassion for others, and a concern for the environment;
• working together to produce beautiful music will enable the children to create friendships based on mutual understanding and respect;
• by bringing these future leaders of nations together in song today, we can sow the seeds of a more peaceful world tomorrow;
• people who see and hear children of the world united in song will be reminded of their need to support children’s causes, and will hear our message that all of us are responsible for making the world a better place;
• world leaders whose hearts are touched by these children’s voices will pursue their important work with an even greater appreciation for what is possible when differences are set aside for a greater good, and,
• participation as a WCC singer, volunteer, or audience member helps transform individual and community attitudes, and expands capacities for friendship, love, compassion, tolerance, generosity, respect, and peaceful reconciliation.
The World Children’s Choir was incorporated in McLean, Virginia in February, 1990. An application for 501 (c) (3) status was filed with the IRS in January, 1990. Preliminary approval was granted in July, 1990. The Choir’s final approval as a tax exempt, not-for-profit corporation was received in April,1995.
Target demographics: Culturally, socially, economically diverse children and teens (and parents) in the Washington, DC area ages birth - 18 years old.
International program focuses on children and teens living in underserved communities affected by violence and conflict.
Direct beneficiaries per year: Child/Teen Performers: 50 ~ Int. Institute Children/Teens: 300
Someone who had 3 hours of volunteer time could: • Host an Open House
• Post concert announcements on websites
• Make arrangements for a retirement or nursing home performance
• Assist with special events
Geographic areas served: Washington, DC area
Board Members and Affiliation: Board Chair - Carole Al-Kahouaji
Halladay Education Group
President - Sondra Harnes
World Children’s Choir
Secretary - Steven Warner
Fitzpatrick, Cella, Harper & Scinto
Treasurer - William Freeborne
Retired Community Volunteer
Board Members:
Palma Collins
First American Title
Victoria Middleton
Consultant, Defense Industry
Wanda Warren
Early Childhood Music Specialist
Isabelle Halphen Winkles
Morgan Stanley
We fulfill our mission in three ways:
First, to local children of all cultures, nationalities, and economic circumstances, we offer professional instruction and unique opportunities to sing with beauty, artistry, and joy.
Second, we direct our music to inspire our audiences – reinforcing and sustaining our belief that by working together we can truly create a peaceful, healthy world.
Third – through our projects and activities of our Voices for Children Campaign (benefit concerts, CD sales, and community outreach) we raise money and coordinate activities to directly support children in need – both locally and throughout the world.
The Choir has helped raise money for national and international children’s causes and organizations such as the Children’s Defense Fund, UNICEF, and the CARE Foundation. The Choir raised funds to purchase an entire year’s worth of school supplies for children in Morolica, Honduras, whose village was destroyed by Hurricane Mitch. WCC partnered with St. Peter’s Episcopal Church to raise $12,000 to build a blood-testing wing in the Kgabo District Mission Clinic in South Africa. Most recently WCC singers appeared in a benefit concert for Missions Schools International that raised enough funds to build three boarding schools in Kenya.
The Choir performed for former Soviet President, Mikhail Gorbachev and guests at the Embassy of the Russian Federation, as part of a very special dinner to raise funds for Childhood Leukemia Research.
The Choir’s Voices for Children Festival and concerts were given in Ireland in honor of the UN High Commissioner for Refugees first World Refugee Day. Concert proceeds were contributed to programs for child refugees living in Ireland and the UNHCR Educational Trust .Additional workshops and performances were given in Dublin, Cork, Carlow, Waterford, Galway City, and Connemara. Performances in Dublin and Cork were shown on national television throughout Ireland.
Through our music, we reach out to audiences far and wide to reinforce our message of hope and unity. The World Children’s Choir gives a voice to local children to earn support and attention for the needs of all children worldwide, and calls upon adults throughout the world to do the same.
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