Nyawal and other 32 refugee girls from 17 countries stood in the heart of New York’s holiday festivities and performed a new take on the holiday classic, “Silent Night." "This is not your typical Silent Night,” says Nyawal, a Darfour refugee in front of a crowd, “This is a version of a holiday carol that tells the story of people like us.”
The lyrics were changed according to their owns stories of pain and fear in war zones around the world and the hope and relief that can be provided by humanitarian aid.
The thrilling performance has been turned into a beautiful docu-style video now available on social media, with the goal of raising funds for the United Nations Emergency Fund.
What Fatimah, teenager refugee from Iraq, has to say will give you goosebumps.
What Makes This Trend Stand Out
- Awareness-raising Refugee Choirs
- Refugee choirs using music to raise awareness about their experiences and humanitarian causes.
- Personalized Renditions of Classic Songs
- Changing the lyrics of classic songs to reflect personal stories and create a deeper emotional connection.
- Social Media Fundraising Campaigns
- Utilizing social media platforms to raise funds for humanitarian causes through creative content.
Sectors Adopting This
- Music and Entertainment
- The music industry can embrace the concept of awareness-raising refugee choirs and support their initiatives.
- Documentary Film and Video Production
- The documentary film industry can explore and showcase the stories of refugee choirs to amplify their message.
- Social Media and Online Fundraising
- The online fundraising industry can leverage social media campaigns to raise funds for various humanitarian causes.
