Instruments for Change is a non-profit organization which shares music and provides medical equipment to people living in poverty, especially children in developing countries.
Why music and medical supplies?
While music itself is free, musical instruments are not always available to those who cannot afford them or sometimes not even available in the local marketplace. We all know the joy of children singing and playing instruments and how they develop creativity and self esteem. Many children want to take lessons, have their own instruments and perform for others but the costs and lack of availability, especially in developing countries, make it difficult for those who want to pursue them. Instruments for Change has been fundraising and partnering with musical instrument makers so we can provide lessons and musical instruments to these deserving musicians. Perhaps there will be a world class talent waiting to be discovered in these groups of young artists.The organization will also provide sheet music, concert tickets, other music related items, and monetary assistance to help these children explore their music talents.
Instruments for Change also recognizes that many underprivileged children, particularly in orphanages, do not have access to necessary medical equipment. In some cases, children who cannot walk, do not have wheelchairs. In the US, wheelchairs enable people to have some level of mobility and a quality of life. Most children in developing countries, who do not have wheelchairs, are left in bed and robbed of a chance to enjoy activities and life itself. The organization is working with equipment suppliers to provide wheelchairs for needy children as well as adults.
This is why we are Instruments for Change.
The organization hopes to be an agent to bring about joy and health to those people who are most deserving in the face of so much adversity in their lives. As a partner, you can work to effective change in the world.