Musicians without Borders

National Network
Netherlands
Address

Tolhuisweg 1
1031CL Amsterdam
Netherlands

Telephone
+31 20 330 5012
E-Mail
l.hassler@musicianswithoutborders.org
E-Mail (2)
info@musicianswithoutborders.org
Organisation Type
Non-Governmental Organization
Year of Establishment
1998
Fields of Activity
  1. Democracy and community development
General Information
Musicians without Borders (MwB), established in 1999, is a global network organization using the power of music for healing and reconciliation in areas torn by war and conflict. Musicians without Borders develops projects in response to local needs and in cooperation with local musicians and civil society organizations. Successful projects are used to develop models, methodologies and trainings suitable for use in other regions. Musicians without Borders has developed and implemented projects, presented and participated in conferences and music festivals, published repertoire and methodologies, and built a network of musicians and music organizations, all focused on the untapped power of music for healing, reconciliation and building tolerance where war and conflict have left people isolated, divided and in despair.
Mission and Objectives

Mission: Using the power of music for healing and reconcilliation.
Objectives:
1)Develop and implement innovative pilot projects for musicians worldwide that bridge differences of culture, ethnicity, ideology and politics;
2)Organize international events to promote our mission;
3)Produce repertoire and teaching methodologies to develop music and social skills in children, adults, teach teamwork and connect across cultural boundaries;
4)Collect used instruments and give them to refugee musicians, music projects and schools in conflict areas ;

Main Projects / Activities

Community Music & Health (Uganda) – Training youth leaders to use music to address the effects of HIV in young people.
Welcome Notes (The Netherlands) – Bringing comfort, solidarity and hope to war refugees through music.
Soy Música (El Salvador) – Together with Salvadoran music teachers and community leaders, we share tools to provide at-risk children with experiences of safety, inclusion, creativity and joy.
Mitrovica Rock School – In post-war Kosovo, aspiring young rock stars meet across divides at the Mitrovica Rock School, where it’s all about the music.
Palestine Community Music – Training youth and young professionals to bring music to marginalized children in West Bank refugee camps, villages, schools, hospitals and orphanages.
Rwanda Youth Music – Introducing music therapy, training and community music activities to empower youth and children affected by HIV/AIDS.
Music Bridge – Bridging divides in Northern Ireland with community music training and activities.

Contact (1) Full Name
Laura Hassler
Head of the organisation
Laura Hassler