Playing For Change Foundation

Playing For Change Foundation The Playing For Change Foundation is a non-profit dedicated to creating positive change through music
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To date, 19 music and education programs have been created in 14 countries including Bangladesh, Brazil, Ghana, Mali, Nepal, Rwanda, Uganda, South Africa, Morocco, Thailand, Latin America and the United States. More than 2,000 young people attend free classes in dance, instruments, languages and musical theory, all taught by qualified local teachers
15,000+ greater community members have benefitte

d from these PFCF-operated programs. The foundation continues to expand its support to communities in need by strengthening and growing our existing programs and partnering with local organizations around the world.

There’s nothing like the joy of music. 💛In the Bidi Bidi refugee settlement in Northern Uganda, one of Africa’s largest ...
08/28/2026

There’s nothing like the joy of music. 💛

In the Bidi Bidi refugee settlement in Northern Uganda, one of Africa’s largest refugee settlements, the Salam Music Program brings people together through music, dance, and the arts, creating a space to learn, connect, express themselves, and simply have fun.

Since 2021, more than 200 students each week have taken part in free music and arts activities across the settlement, through our partnership with refugee-led organization Sina Loketa.

These are the moments that remind us why access to music matters. 🎶

SINAL to.org 💕✨

08/24/2026

The Sound Space featured on Sony LIV much-loved show Kaun Banega Crorepati, alongside the incredible Amitabh Bachchan , Sunidhi Chauhan and Prasoon Joshi. ❤️

The feature helped shine a light on The Sound Space on Wheels — the mobile music classroom bringing the joy and power of music to underserved communities across Mumbai, and creating opportunities for children to learn, express themselves and discover their voices. 🎶

Here’s a little snippet from the episode that aired last Friday. Take a look, and see how music is travelling beyond the classroom and into the heart of communities that need it most.

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Music has a way of bringing people together, and we’re so grateful to everyone who came together in the Hamptons in supp...
08/24/2026

Music has a way of bringing people together, and we’re so grateful to everyone who came together in the Hamptons in support of us. ❤️

A very special thank you to our incredible board member and host, David Hryck whose support of Playing For Change Foundation over the years has meant so much to us. Thank you for opening your home and your doors to our community and for making this special celebration possible.

We’re also incredibly grateful to Daniel Singer and Filthy for their generous support and for helping bring this celebration to life, and to the amazing Kelly Cutrone and People's Revolution for bringing the community together and helping make it all possible.

To the incredible Wyclef Jean , thank you for your continued love, generosity, and commitment.

And to all the incredible artists, dancers, and performers who brought the night to life, Taylor Dayne , JERRY WONDA 🇭🇹 , ELEW , Josh Stylez Garcia , Ash , BARBIE TM, LLC 💋 , Gideon Brown , thank you for sharing your talent and energy with us. 🎶

To everyone who supported, attended, and helped make this gathering possible, thank you. Every act of generosity helps us use music as a catalyst for social change, bringing free music and arts education to more than 160 communities across 25 countries and territories. 🌎🎵

The music continues. The impact continues. And we’re so grateful to have you with us. ❤️

📸 By - Rob Rich & Oliver Halfin

🎶 Music, culture, and community in Cape Town.PFCF’s work in the townships of Cape Town dates back to 2009 and has grown ...
08/20/2026

🎶 Music, culture, and community in Cape Town.

PFCF’s work in the townships of Cape Town dates back to 2009 and has grown into the Imvula Music Program, reaching over 500 students every week across Gugulethu, Philippi, Nyanga, and Samora Machel.

Led by a local team of teachers and administrators, Imvula gives young people the opportunity to learn marimba, drums, guitar, vocals, saxophone, keyboard, and dance, while also providing daily snacks for students.

In communities shaped by the challenges of inequality and limited opportunities, music creates a space for creativity, connection, confidence, and possibility. ❤️

We’re proud to see these young musicians learning, growing, and making their voices heard. 🌍🎵

Huge thank you to our incredible partners at Nina Simone for all the support 🫶🏼🫶🏼🫶🏼🫶🏼

08/19/2026

🥁🎶 Music in motion!

At in Ratchaburi, Thailand, music is a source of creativity, confidence, and connection.

Here’s a glimpse of the DWS marching band bringing that spirit to life during practice! 🇹🇭✨

Through our partnership with DWS, the Playing For Change Foundation is helping expand access to music and dance education for more than 125 students, empowering young people to find their voice and shine. 💛

🇳🇵The Kumari Dance🇳🇵The Kumari, known as the Living Goddess of Kathmandu, is a centuries-old Nepalese tradition dating b...
08/14/2026

🇳🇵The Kumari Dance🇳🇵

The Kumari, known as the Living Goddess of Kathmandu, is a centuries-old Nepalese tradition dating back more than 300 years. Chosen as a young girl from a Buddhist family, she is believed to embody the Hindu goddess Taleju.

In September, Kathmandu celebrates a festival honoring the Kumari alongside two other deities. The Kumari Dance, inspired by this sacred tradition, is performed and taught throughout Nepal as a way of preserving its rich cultural heritage. ✨

A 300-year-old tradition, still alive today. 🇳🇵✨

Today, we celebrate the generation shaping what comes next. 🌎International Youth Day is a reminder that young people are...
08/12/2026

Today, we celebrate the generation shaping what comes next. 🌎

International Youth Day is a reminder that young people aren’t just the future, they’re creating change right now.

Through music, creativity, education, and community, young people are finding their voices, building connections, and imagining a more inclusive world.

At Playing For Change Foundation, we believe every young person deserves the opportunity to be heard, empowered, and given the tools to create change.

The future is already making noise. Let’s listen. 🎶

Donate today: www.playingforchange.org/donate

We’re excited to highlight Charlie Heekin, a board member of the Playing For Change Foundation. 🎶Charlie is the Founder ...
08/10/2026

We’re excited to highlight Charlie Heekin, a board member of the Playing For Change Foundation. 🎶

Charlie is the Founder and Managing Partner of Millennial Wealth Advisors, an independent advisory firm dedicated to helping individuals and families build and preserve generational wealth. With more than 35 years of experience in finance, his career spans commercial banking and institutional equity sales at several leading Wall Street investment banks.

Beyond his professional work, Charlie is passionate about giving back and supporting causes that create meaningful impact. We’re grateful for his leadership, generosity, and love of music that help power the mission of Playing For Change. 🌍💛

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🥁🎶 Music education in Kirina, Mali. 🇲🇱At L’École de Musique de Kirina, 200 students have the opportunity to learn percus...
08/03/2026

🥁🎶 Music education in Kirina, Mali. 🇲🇱

At L’École de Musique de Kirina, 200 students have the opportunity to learn percussion, kora, balafon, dance, and modern music while staying connected to the rich musical traditions of their community.

Located in a Griot village with more than 700 years of cultural heritage, the school plays an important role in keeping these traditions alive and creating opportunities for young people to learn, express themselves, and share their culture through music. ❤️

Through music and education, the next generation is helping carry Kirina’s incredible heritage forward. ✨

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