{"id":771,"date":"2015-08-12T17:30:08","date_gmt":"2015-08-12T17:30:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/maishaproject.org\/christmas\/?p=771"},"modified":"2018-03-06T17:31:04","modified_gmt":"2018-03-06T17:31:04","slug":"meet-maishas-choir-members","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/maishaproject.org\/christmas\/meet-maishas-choir-members\/","title":{"rendered":"Meet Maisha’s Choir Members"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The Maisha Project is excited to announce the Light the Future Choir will return to Oklahoma this fall!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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The 18 children will spend one month in Oklahoma performing at the Light the Future Gala on Nov. 7 and at various churches and schools.<\/p>\n

Learn more about the children from Maisha who will be singing and dancing for you!
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Caroline Adhiambo Rombo<\/strong>
\nAge \u2013 12
\nGrade \u2013 4
\nSchool \u2013 Maisha Academy
\nSiblings \u2013 five sisters
\nHobbies \u2013 be a police
\nCaroline said she is excited to sing in Oklahoma.<\/p>\n

Ann Akinyi Otita
\n<\/strong>Age \u2013 12
\nGrade \u2013 4
\nSchool \u2013 Maisha Academy
\nSiblings \u2013 one brother
\nHobbies \u2013 singing
\nAnn said she is excited to tell people in Oklahoma about Kenya and invite them to visit Maisha.<\/p>\n

Rose Atieno Mboya
\n<\/strong>Age \u2013 13
\nGrade \u2013 6
\nSchool \u2013 Kadiju Primary School
\nSiblings \u2013 three brothers and three sisters
\nHobbies \u2013 singing
\nRose said she is excited to sing and dance in Oklahoma.<\/p>\n

Jennipher Achieng Seda
\n<\/strong>Age \u2013 11
\nGrade \u2013 5
\nSchool \u2013 Maisha Academy
\nSiblings \u2013 three brothers
\nHobbies \u2013 dancing
\nJennipher said she is excited to sing and dance in Oklahoma and to visit American schools.<\/p>\n

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Diana Amondi Sammy<\/strong>
\nAge \u2013 11
\nGrade \u2013 5
\nSchool \u2013 Maisha Academy
\nSiblings \u2013 one brother and one sister
\nHobbies \u2013 singing
\nDiana said she is excited to eat pancakes and Chick-fil-A in Oklahoma. She is also looking forward to jumping on the trampoline.<\/p>\n

Austine Ochieng Otita
\n<\/strong>Age \u2013 12
\nGrade \u2013 5
\nSchool \u2013 Maisha Academy
\nSiblings \u2013 two sisters and two brothers
\nHobbies \u2013 playing futbol
\nAustine said he is excited to eat chicken in Oklahoma.<\/p>\n

Justus Adeka Wanjira
\n<\/strong>Age- 10
\nGrade \u2013 3
\nSchool \u2013 Maisha Academy
\nSiblings \u2013 nine brothers and five sisters
\nHobbies \u2013 play futbol and dancing
\nJustus said he is excited to see where America is and looks forward to singing and dancing in Oklahoma.<\/p>\n

Faith Atieno Onyango
\n<\/strong>Age \u2013 13
\nGrade \u2013 4
\nSchool \u2013 Maisha Academy
\nSiblings – none
\nHobbies \u2013 singing and playing futbol
\nFaith said she is excited to jump on the trampoline and eat Chick-fil-A and french fries.<\/p>\n

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Noreen Anyango Obuon<\/strong>
\nAge \u2013 15
\nGrade \u2013 7
\nSchool \u2013 Omungi Primary School
\nHobbies \u2013 playing futbol, riding her bicycle, reading
\nNoreen said she is excited to have fun with people in Oklahoma and tell stories about Kenya. She also wants to see her sponsor and friends.<\/p>\n

John Onyango Okal
\n<\/strong>Age \u2013 16
\nGrade \u2013 7
\nSchool \u2013 Omungi Primary School
\nSiblings \u2013 one sister
\nHobbies \u2013 playing futbol and cleaning the Maisha compound
\nJohn said he is excited to see his sponsor and friends in Oklahoma and eat Chick-fil-A.<\/p>\n

Samuel Adera Otieno
\n<\/strong>Age \u2013 14
\nGrade \u2013 7
\nSchool \u2013 Omungi
\nSiblings \u2013 three sisters and one brother
\nHobbies \u2013 dancing and playing futbol
\nSamuel said he is excited to entertain people, meet new friends and see new places in Oklahoma.<\/p>\n

Stephen Okello Odiwuor
\n<\/strong>Age \u2013 17
\nGrade \u2013 7
\nSchool \u2013 Mayenya Primary
\nSiblings \u2013 one brother and six sisters
\nHobbies \u2013 playing futbol and entertaining people
\nStephen said he is excited to sing at different churches, entertain people, stay with his sponsor and share more about his life with Oklahomans.<\/p>\n

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Alice Akinyi Wanjira<\/strong>
\nAge \u2013 18
\nGrade \u2013 11
\nSchool \u2013 St. Alloys Mayenya
\nSiblings \u2013 three sisters and five brothers
\nHobbies \u2013 listening to music and singing
\nAlice is excited to visit schools and extend the knowledge of Kenya to Oklahomans.<\/p>\n

Alaton Tunya Odhiambo
\n<\/strong>Age \u2013 13
\nGrade \u2013 7
\nSchool \u2013 Mayenya Primary School
\nSiblings \u2013 one brother and one sister
\nHobbies \u2013 singing
\nAlaton said he is excited to ride on the airplane, visit his sponsor and eat Chick-fil-A while he\u2019s in Oklahoma.<\/p>\n

Paul Omondi Onyango
\n<\/strong>Age \u2013 16
\nGrade \u2013 9
\nSchool \u2013 Dr. Aloo Gumbi
\nSiblings \u2013 four brothers and three sisters
\nHobbies \u2013 playing futbol and singing
\nPaul said he is excited to sing, learn fun games and play futbol in Oklahoma.<\/p>\n

Felix Odiwuor Agolla
\n<\/strong>Age \u2013 14
\nGrade \u2013 7
\nSchool \u2013 Omungi Primary School
\nHobbies \u2013 playing futbol
\nFelix said he is excited to see his sponsor and eat pizza and Chick-fil-A in Oklahoma.<\/p>\n

Ivy Akinyi Odhiambo<\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0Rael Akoth Amollo<\/strong>\u00a0are not pictured, but are members of the choir and will travel to Oklahoma, as well.<\/p>\n

You won\u2019t want to miss seeing the 2015 Light the Future Choir. Performance dates in addition to the Gala November 7th will be listed at\u00a0https:\/\/maishaproject.org\/christmas\/index.php?events<\/a>\u00a0and broadcast through Maisha\u2019s social media channels.<\/p>\n

Please direct inquiries about Light the Future Choir to\u00a0choir@maishaproject.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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