FOCUS AREA
Music for Social Change
Learning through music for life
When people collaborate together musically, we see how each individual has a valuable role to play in any team. We also learn what it takes to contribute in the best possible way to a community. Young people are encouraged to transfer these experiences into their daily lives and at the same time these experiences support them in making informed decisions for their future.
By helping to fund and develop music programs internationally, we empower many children and youths to make conscious life choices and become independent, responsible and active members of society.
Since 1975, when the music program ‘El Sistema’ was founded in Venezuela, the idea of ‘Music for Social Change’ has transformed the lives of thousands of young people worldwide.
MUSIC FOR SOCIAL CHANGE
Our engagement is organized into three initiatives:
A selection of our projects
MUSIC IS A CENTRAL INSTRUMENT OF OUR COMMITMENT
What does music mean to us
The primary goal of our comprehensive music programs is not to train young people to become professional musicians, but to impart knowledge, skills and values that will enable them to sustainably improve their lives and their social environment. We also work closely with internationally renowned artists, institutions and festivals to set quality standards and give the most talented young musicians the opportunity to pursue a professional career.