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Playing For Change Foundation - Music Education for Development

South Africa, Ghana, Mali, Morocco, Rwanda, Uganda, Nepal, Brazil, and more, Multi-Regional

Playing For Change Foundation runs free music education programs in resource-limited communities globally, believing music creates positive sustainable change. Programs include: Imvula Music Program (South Africa), Bizung School of Music and Dance (Ghana), Ecole de Musique de Kirina (Mali), Joudour Sahara Music Program (Morocco), Ubuntu Music Program (Rwanda), and Salam Music Program (Uganda). The foundation provides instruction in vocals, dance, traditional and modern instruments, and music theory. Programs benefit thousands annually, with focus on marginalized communities. Approach connects music education to cultural preservation, youth empowerment, and community development. Musicians from the programs have gone on to perform globally, demonstrating pathways from vulnerability to opportunity.

Behavior Goal

Empower marginalized youth through free music education while preserving cultural heritage and creating pathways to opportunity

Target Audiences

Youth/Adolescents

Implementers & Partners

  • Playing For Change Foundation
  • Local Community Partners

Donors & Sponsors

  • Individual donors
  • Corporate sponsors
  • Foundation grants

Key Takeaways

  • 1Free music education in 15+ resource-limited communities
  • 2Covers vocals, dance, traditional/modern instruments, music theory
  • 3Thousands of beneficiaries annually
  • 4Cultural preservation integrated with youth development
  • 5Alumni perform globally - pathways from vulnerability to opportunity
  • 6Community-owned approach ensures sustainability

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