iGeneration Concert for ADRA in Sydney

19th September, 2007

Wahroonga, New South Wales —On Saturday night, 1 September, the iGeneration concert for youth was held in Sydney to celebrate their contribution to this year’s ADRA Appeal.

The concert featured a number of Australian artists including Australian Idol finalist Joseph Gatehau, popular Christian singer Skylla, Endless Praise and Melissa Otto. The iGeneration concert was hosted by local Adventist youth speakers and included segments with giveaways and interviews with ADRA supporters.

 

“The night was really fantastic, with very talented performers and an enthusiastic audience,” said co-host Litiana Qiosese. “Watching the youth get involved not only on the night but also in doing something to help the poor was great. This generation can make a difference.”

Greater Sydney youth gained entry to the iGeneration concert on presentation of an ADRA Appeal Treasurer’s receipt that showed they had raised $50 or more for the ADRA Appeal. They also received a free iGeneration t-shirt. For those unable to fundraise for ADRA, tickets for entry were sold at the door.

The concert was held at the centrally located Sydney Adventist College, Strathfield campus. It was organised by the Greater Sydney Conference (GSC) to encourage young people to participate in the fight against poverty and support the ADRA Appeal.

“The iGeneration campaign is about inspiring young people to get involved in changing the world. Many of them said that they learnt a lot about poverty and what can be done to help,” said Greater Sydney Director of ADRA Services, Malcolm Rea. “And their response to supporting the ADRA Appeal was amazing, with those at the concert representing about $23,000 dollars raised for the appeal.”

iGeneration was sponsored by the Greater Sydney Conference, with support from Sydney Adventist College, the Sanitarium Health Food Company, Samsung and Strathfield Car Radios, in support of the work of the Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) Australia.

iGeneration was named not only for the generation now using popular i-technology such as i-pods and i-phones, but as a call to action for this generation to become ‘Involved’, make an ‘Impact’ and go on to ‘Inspire’ others to do the same.

The iGeneration campaign can be implemented in other Conferences to acknowledge the important role youth play in supporting those in need through the ADRA Appeal.

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