The Ballanta Academy of Music
& Performing Arts
Freetown, Sierra Leone
Partner program
Since 2024
GLASSWING - PFCF
Glasswing International is a Central American organization that aims to address the root causes and consequences of poverty and violence, by building on a community’s existing strengths. One of their most popular and transformative programs for children and youth development is the Glee Club program. Glasswing’s Glee Club enables youth participants to acquire essential musical, social, and emotional skills through artistic-performance experiences and teamwork that allow them to express their ideas and emotions using singing and dancing for learning and social interaction.
PFCF has partnered with Glasswing in Guatemala to jointly unlock the musical and creative potential of children and young people in the communities of Villa Nueva; by strengthening their current Glee Clubs cultural programming. This partnership is working to increase the local team and volunteers musical and dance capacities in 6 schools, creating more opportunities of education and development for their young leaders; as well as enhancing a greater social cohesion community-wide.
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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.