Piyawat "Aum" Supamit

Guitar Teacher Khlong Toey Music Program – Thailand Aum started to learn music when he was 12 years old. He graduated from Bansomdejchaopraya Rajabhat University in Bangkok with a major in Music, with a focus on Jazz Guitar. He says that “Music is a religion, it’s like a place where the mind can find peace.” … Read More

Marilia Zamilian

Dance Teacher Cajuru Music Program – Brazil Marilia graduated in Dance at the Faculty of Arts of Paraná and has specialized in Contemporary Studies in Dance at the UFBA. She also graduated in yoga at CEPY – Yoga Studies and Practices Centre. Between 2011 and 2013, Marilia performed as a dancer at the Téssera Dance Company (Téssera Companhia … Read More

Pimsupa Phakdee (Bo)

Coordinator Khlong Toey Music Program – Thailand Bo is a teacher. She teaches English and Thai as a foreign language (Gigi is her student!). She knows that children who have little opportunities in life really need the support of kind-hearted adults. She’s been working in the education field for more than 10 years and believes … Read More

Curitiba, Brasil: Centenas De Músicos, Milhares De Pessoas, Um Sonho

A vida pode mudar em um instante. Para a comunidade de Curitiba, Brasil, esse processo começou quando um amigo do jovem empresário Alan Eccel mostrou a ele um video do Playing For Change. “Ele me tocou imediatamente, na hora senti que precisava ajudar de alguma forma”, diz Alan Eccel. Centenas de músicos e milhares de … Read More

10 Days In Tintale Village

My name is Emily Randall, and this Fall I visited the Foundation’s music and art programs throughout Nepal. I’m writing to you today because sometimes when we give, we don’t know how much it will matter. I wanted to take a moment to share with you the incredible impact of your generosity, which I’ve now … Read More