Playing for Change
Causes:
Arts & Culture, Arts Education, International, International Cultural Exchange, International Exchange
Mission:
We are dedicated to creating positive social change through music education.v
Results:
Nine music schools and programs have been created in South Africa, Ghana, Mali, Rwanda, Nepal and Thailand. More than 700 kids attend free classes in dance, instruments, languages and musical theory, all taught by qualified local teachers. Projects also meet basic needs for some of the world’s most economically vulnerable children. This includes primary education, literacy, and the provision of humanitarian aid such as food, medicine, clothes, books and school supplies. Solar light and energy, laptop computers, and other modern technology have also been introduced in areas where previously unavailable.
Target demographics:
Provide music and inspiration to children
Geographic areas served:
Africa, Argentina, Bangladesh, Brazil, Ghana, Mali, Mexico, Morocco, Nepal, Rwanda, South Africa, Thailand, USA
Programs:
Free classes in music, dance, instruments, languages and musical theory, all taught by qualified local teachers Projects also meet basic needs for some of the world’s most economically vulnerable children. This includes primary education, literacy, and humanitarian aid such as food, medicine, clothes, books and school supplies. Solar light and energy, laptop computers, and other modern technology have also been introduced in areas where previously unavailable.