Instruments for Change provided funds and musical instruments to the children in Lapaz, Bolivia who have lived in poverty and the community ravaged by drug and alcohol abuse. Through the excitement of music, the children found an alternative to street life and with the assistance of dedicated music teachers sponsored by our organization, the group formed a youth orchestra which has been a tremendous success. The news of their success has led to music tours of other areas in Bolivia. The success of La Orquestra Sinfonican Juvenil de Chulmani has also inspired other local villages to take interest in learning music, giving the communities a sense of purpose and achievement.

We have been working with various leaders to help raise funds and music instruments to continue the growth of local orchestras and transform each village one at a time through music.