"music provides a direct avenue for children to express themselves"

Through, what began as an idea, we have created a new opportunity for Ugandan children. Secondary education is often taken for granted in Westernized cultures, but in Uganda, for most it is just a dream. Education is often a choice that is full of financial burden, extreme competition and not necessarily a direct connection to a sustainable career for most Ugandan children. Through learning violin, it is possible that these children will have another choice, an option that may provide the means to elevate out of poverty. We knew that we had sparked something in these young people when 70 children lined up outside our doors for violin lessons shortly after we arrived in Uganda. Also, through the effective partnerships we had created with a local Ugandan music school and the staff at St. Mary Kevin Orphanage Motherhood, we knew that our mission would continue once we returned to the U.S. Through our current financial resources we have been able to provide lessons to 20 children at the orphanage, but would like to expand that number each year. Through fundraising, partnerships and grant support from Ugandan partners we see this as a possibility.