With the concert now only weeks away, things have quickly become very busy. Working on the final concert details, and giving promotion our all, is the newly formed Article Thirty-Nine team; myself, Jacqui Biffin, and Will, Amy, Trina and Dan from The Oaktree Foundation*. While some have been working on the concert for months, others have only joined us in the last week or two. Yet one thing we all have in common, is our excitement to see this project get off the ground, and our passion to create positive change in the lives of former child soldiers, through engaging young Australians in the Article Thirty-Nine Concert. With this passion on our side, we’ve been working long days and nights to ensure that the concert rocks out in style. Join us for the fun!
The support and mentorship of Gavin Heaton is, as ever, unfailing, and that armour of his just keeps on shining! The support and enthusiasm of my friends, family and wider community has been simply staggering – it is greatly inspiring to have so many who are so willing to help.
With the current conflict and instability in the Democratic Republic of Congo, which has forced tens of thousands to flee their homes and villages, and has left the region of North Kivu in a state of disarray, the Article Thirty-Nine project is more important than ever. In the face of the renewed fighting, and the great suffering of the people of the DR Congo, I ask you not to despair, but to have hope. For through our actions, and the funds that we raise at the Article Thirty-Nine Concert, we will make a difference in the lives of children in the DRC. The greater impact of this is that once they leave the rehabilitation centre, the children can return to their communities and families, and thus make a positive contribution to the future of their country. Equally important to raising the funds that enable this change, is promoting awareness about the issue. For as more people become aware of the situation, more people will speak out against the atrocities, and our voices will be heard.
So as the concert draws nearer, please help us spread the word about Article Thirty-Nine. Help us make the concert a great success, and in doing so, change the lives of children in the DR Congo.
* The Oaktree Foundation is a supporting partner of the Article Thirty-Nine Concert.
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