October 17, 2013 Tintale Village, Nepal Dear family and friends, Time has passed so quickly. We’ve been in Tintale now for 10 days and I finally have a moment to check in with you. Our internet connection is through an Ncell card and my laptop. It seems to work on a minimal level although uploading … Read More
We Did It! 1Love Playing For Change Day was out of this world! Thanks to the dedicated support of event coordinators, fans, and music lovers like you, there were 316 events in 56 countries celebrating our annual day of music and positive social change. We’re pleased to let you know that we exceeded our goal, … Read More
Ubuntu Music Program, Rwanda In 2013 the Playing For Change Foundation launched a new music and sports program in Masaka, a village near Rwanda’s capital city, Kigali. The program takes place at Star School, a primary and secondary school founded by Bishop Nathan Amooti that now provides education for more than 300 underprivileged children. This … Read More
Learn more about the Stand By Me Scholarship Program at playingforchange.org/stand_by_me More than a decade ago, Playing For Change was inspired when one man, Roger Ridley, sang familiar words to a popular song: “No matter who you are. No matter where you go in life. At some point, you’re gonna need somebody to stand by … Read More
Udayapur Music Program – Nepal Samiksha has one brother and one sister. Her mother and father are both teachers in Katari. She has a passion to learn to play harmonium and madal drum. At first it was difficult for her to learn but after regular practice it became easier. She wants to learn to play … Read More
Mitrata Music Program – Nepal Chitra joined the PFCF music program at Mitrata when he was 12 years old. Chitra is now 21 and in addition to being a talented art and flute student, he’s also in his second year of college for Business Administration. Chitra’s talents and dedication to the program has given him … Read More