Hundreds of Winnipeggers will make their way to the Pantages Playhouse Theatre this evening to take part in a special fundraising concert.

The event is a partnership between the Congolese community in Manitoba and Make Music Matter, a Canadian charity that uses music as a tool to educate and rehabilitate.

Martin Mulimbwa, President of the Congolese Community of Manitoba explains...

Mulimbwa says it's important to draw awareness to this issue...

He says the Congolese community in Manitoba now sits at around 4000.

For more information on the event call 204-688-0192.