Ubuntu Music Program, Rwanda Twenty years ago, Rwandan musician Jean-Paul Samputu was one of the few members of his immediate family who was not killed during the genocide. Here, he speaks with us about his journey to survive, to forgive and to begin again. Music was critical to him finding his way. Since 2009, the … Read More
Udayapur Music Program – Udayapur, Nepal In Tintale Village in rural Nepal, we have been privileged to partner with the Aura Imports Sponsorship Project, which began by building a school there in 2009. With your help, we brought music education to the school. This past year, generous support generated through the PFC Foundation enabled us … Read More
The PFC Foundation is launching its first music program in South America in Curitiba, Brazil, thanks to the amazing work of a community that decided to take action through the power of music. Having hosted a record-breaking PFC Day 2014 extravaganza boasting over 100 performances throughout the city, as well as a sold-out PFC Band … Read More
Bizung School of Music & Dance – Ghana
Today we are happy to share a video from the teachers and children of the PFC Foundation music program in Khlong Toey, a community in Bangkok, Thailand, where 100,000 people live in a 2-square-mile radius and face many challenges every day. Music is bringing joy and hope to the children who participate in the program, … Read More
Program Co-Founder Paintbrush Arts Program A musician since the age of eight, Gigi arrived in Bangkok from France in 2009 and first worked as a scientist at Mahidol University. Searching for something more meaningful after two years in Thailand, she followed a passion for music and began to formally teach piano. After about six months … Read More