Matsiko—the Ugandan word for hope—is a fitting descriptor for the Matsiko World Orphan Choir’s work. Since 2008, they’ve recruited vulnerable orphaned children across the world to raise their voices and sing, uplifting audiences and themselves. The children’s performances are full of energy, with powerful songs and lively choreography. While the event is free, the organization’s goal is to recruit sponsors for their goal of empowerment through education. Every choir member is gifted a full tuition scholarship to college in their home country as well as tutoring while on tour.
