Musicians Without Borders

Netherlands

international

Primary Mission

peace

Activity Category

music education

Mission Statement
Musicians Without Borders is a leader in using music for social change. For over 20 years, we’ve worked with people and communities affected by war, conflict and displacement around the world.
Activities
Runs programming in several different countries in post-conflict situations. Also has (annual?) workshops for musicians interested in working in MwB
Objectives
Musicians Without Borders philosophy and vision are based on three principles. We refer to these fundamental principles in guiding our vision, strategy, ethical choices, and organizational culture:The power of music, The Universal Declaration of Human Rights, The principles of nonviolence.
Website
https://www.musicianswithoutborders.org/
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Related Publications
Bruce, Katie, and Angela Impey. 2019. “Framing Musicians Without Border’s Peacebuilding Agenda.” https://musicianswithoutborders.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Framing-MWBs-Peacebuilding-Agenda-A-Case-Study-analysis-of-Soy-Musica-and-Palestine-Community-Music-2019-Katie-Bruce-and-Angela-Impey.pdf.
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Burnard, Pamela, Laura Hassler, Lis Murphy, and Otto de Jong. 2016. “The Imperative of Diverse and Distinctive Musical Creativities as Practices of Social Justice.” In The Oxford Handbook of Social Justice in Music Education, edited by Cathy Benedict, Patrick K. Schmidt, Gary Spruce, and Paul Woodford, 357–71. Oxford ; New York: Oxford University Press. https://global.oup.com/academic/product/the-oxford-handbook-of-social-justice-in-music-education-9780199356157.
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Related Announcements

Singing for Social Change - Music Bus NL

"Come join us in Amsterdam every month, to sing, connect, and raise support for music projects around the world! Every second Monday of the month, Musicians Without Borders invites you invites you to come sing for social change! Experience the joy of singing: for yourself, as part of the group, and for change. You can join this vocal circle without any experience singing, without needing to know any songs beforehand, or being able to read music – if you like to sing, you’re welcome at Tolhuistuin! The events will be led by Nicoline Snaas, with years of experience as singer, teacher, workshop leader and conductor. Proceeds of the vocal circles will go to support the work of Musicians Without Borders. You can buy a donation ticket or make a donation after the event ends." December 11 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm CET

December 11, 2023 and every second Monday

Al-Musiqa Tajm'ana (Music Brings Us Together) Program Celebrates Third Year of Activities in Jordan

Based on a partnership between Musicians Without Borders and Soka Gakkai, this program brings together musicians, social workers and teachers to organize activities for children, providing creativity, hope and joy through music for social inclusion.

Ongoing since 2021.
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