The Ballanta Academy of Music
& Performing Arts
Freetown, Sierra Leone
Partner program
Since 2024
PFC UKRAINE
Playing For Change Ukraine was born out of the efforts of Humanitarian Innovation Group (HIG), an international non-profit leading emergency response and education efforts throughout Ukraine amidst a war that has affected the world.
PFC Ukraine is starting within three bomb shelters across the cities of Vinnica, Tarnopol, and Pereiaslav. HIG has been implementing educational activities for youth in these shelters for over a year and is looking to bolster their programming with music and the arts, focusing particularly on music and art as a form of therapy for local youth and community members.
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Life in the community
The city of Cusco is nestled in the heart of the Andes Mountains,and stands as a living testament to the rich cultural heritage of Peru. Once the capital of the Inca Empire, Cusco’s cobblestone streets and ancient stone walls still bear witness to its glorious past. Beyond its architectural marvels, Cusco pulses with a vibrant and diverse musical heritage. Traditional Andean melodies, characterized by the haunting tones of panpipes and drums, blend seamlessly with Spanish influences, giving rise to unique genres of music. Cachimayo is a town of nearly 3,000 inhabitants located 30 minutes away of Cuzco, with an altitude of 3,400 meters.
