Celine Dion has planned to throw parties for South African orphans ahead of the 2010 World Cup.

The Canadian singer wants the orphans to feel like they're a part of the tournament and has planned to organise parties with the 2010 theme.

While touring the country in 2008, Dion visited the African Children's Feeding Scheme in Soweto and pledged to give them R300 000 a year for five years.

The scheme feeds an estimated 26 000 impoverished children daily.

Dion visited the orphanage with her husband, Rene Angelil, and their son, Rene-Charles (9), even took part in dishing up meals for the children.

The feeding scheme has so far hosted nine parties for a total of 9000 children.

The singer wants this year's nine events to be themed around the World Cup with soccer-themed snacks, soccer balls for the children and staff in Bafana Bafana kit.

Her aim is to show the children how important the event is to the country and make them feel included in the global sporting event.

Dion said in a statement: "I am so delighted that we have entertained over 9000 children in Soweto, South Africa. I feel a part of this celebration when I receive the beautiful photo albums that are sent to me."