PFC Ukraine

Ternopil and Vinnytsia, Ukraine

Partner program

Since 2024

Facing one of the most critical challenges of our time, PFCF partnered with Humanitarian Innovation Group (HIG) to expand their humanitarian work inside Ukraine by offering music and art therapy for youth in bomb shelters and public spaces across two cities amidst an ongoing war. 

Classes include guitar, vocals, percussion, ensemble performance, as well as art classes of different mediums led by certified art therapists, giving youth a channeled outlet for creative expression. 

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Life in the community

Community members and youth in Ternopil and Vinnicia face a constant threat of bombardment and attack, and even have apps on their phones that track drone attacks in the country and inform locals when they need to seek shelter. This type of environment has caused major trauma for youth across the country, and PFCF has started programming at two sites to pilot music education and art therapy so as to scale to other locations of need. 

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    In recent weeks, Ukraine has faced a sharp escalation in missile and drone attacks, targeting civilian infrastructure, energy grids, and urban centers including areas where children seek refuge and education. These strikes have not only disrupted power and access to basic services, but have deeply shaken the fragile sense of stability that many youth were beginning to rebuild. Now, more than ever, there is an urgent need to expand safe, creative, and therapeutic spaces—where young people can find relief, resilience, and hope in the face of unrelenting trauma. Every day of delay risks losing more of their potential to fear and silence.

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African heritage

Nutrition program

Educational support

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Icon 1 Inside a Dance Class in Mali!

We present this video of a dance class in Mali, showcasing the amazing dance program in the ancient village of Kirina, and symbolic of the outstanding efforts of our team to widen opportunities for girls and female leaders not just

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  • Traditional West African Dance | Kirina, Mali
  • Oumar Dembelé | Ecole de Musique de Kirina
  • Traditional dance performance: Kirina, Mali
  • Jarabi | Kirina Lolow
  • When Malian Music Meets Beethoven | Massani Cisse | Ecole...
  • Koussa Kora Balla | Music performance at Ecole de Kirina,...
  • Guedé | A Rhythm from Ecole de Musique de Kirina,...
  • Boubacar & Nfaly: Sabou Diaby
  • Fakoly Fassa | Ecole de Musique de Kirina
  • Adama Tama solo performance in Kirina
  • Sacko Dougou by N'Faly and Gouem: Ecole de Musique de...
  • Welcome to Ecole de Musique de Kirina, Mali
  • A 360° dance class in Mali
  • Ecole de Musique de Kirina | Kora and vocals feat....
  • Meet Oumou, a young musician in Mali
  • Our music school in Mali dedicates a groove to the...
  • Ecole de Musique de Kirina Mali Kora student Gouem
  • Damon Albarn visits our school in Kirina, Mali

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