Shyam Basnet

Administrator and Co-founder Udayapur Music Program – Tintale Village Mother’s society- Tintale Education Foundation Shyam is from the village of Tintale in Eastern Nepal. He met with PFCF team member William Aura in the streets of Kathmandu in 2002. Together they implemented a tuition center in Tintale and a few years later a music program … Read More

Meet with Alou

Ecole de Musique de Kirina- Mali Discover our music school in Mali through Alou’s experience. The young Alou, from Mali, introduces you to the music school in the village of Kirina.

Md. Asadur Rahman (Tuhin)

Guitar teacher – Program administrator Mirpur Music Program – Bangladesh Tuhin is a singer and guitar player from Mirpur Dhaka, Bangladesh. He is performing in the stage as a singer and studied Masters in Governance and Development studies at the Jahangirnagor University, Savar, Dhaka. He has been our program administrator and main music teacher at … Read More

Rehearsals at the Imvula Music Program – South Africa

The Imvula Music Program has been established in the township of Gugulethu, Cape Town South Africa and provides music education to children in different schools across the township: marimba, dance, saxophone among other disciplines are part of the program. Enjoy this rehearsal of our students playing Marimba!  

Cherry Yufei Chen

Programs Coordinator (left on december 2017) Cherry started to serve Playing For Change Foundation as an intern in Fall 2016. She has a B.A. degree in Diplomacy and World Affairs and she has great passion for the non-profit and education sectors. Inspired by her experience working with kids from underserved communities, she holds her life … Read More

Paola Mondragon

Director of Artist Relations and Sponsorships Paola Mondragon is a very passionate music and art lover that has a deep understanding of the music industry. Originally from Mexico City, She moved to Los Angeles at 18 to study Music Business, where she mastered the art of subjects like, music law, copyright, record labels, bookings, publishing, … Read More