Hundreds of refugee youth will receive music therapy, education and production experience thanks to this innovative partnership
ZA'ATARI REFUGEE CAMP, Jordan, June 19, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Za'atari refugee Camp in Jordan is slated to have access to culturally-based music education and a state-of-the-art recording studio thanks to a partnership between Playing For Change Foundation (PFCF) Questscope, and Dream Day Foundation. Joining Questscope's already exceptional creative arts programs, this new project will provide classes in Guitar, Drums, Oud, and Voice, as well as a professional recording studio and performance space. The project aims to focus on the youth of the 85,000 residents of the camp, 60% of which under 25.
Students will also have the opportunity to collaborate with PFCF participants from their other 50+ locations in 17 countries across the globe - including in recording, performance, and music video production.
"Questscope has already had tremendous impact in Za'atari through their Youth Center and Trauma Alleviation programming, and we're excited to bring more attention to their incredible work alongside Dream Day," said PFCF CEO Jake Groshong, "these are the exact type of partners we look for as we strive to serve the youth of Za'atari through music and culture. We are able to dramatically impact the lives of those who need it most."
Having worked with Za'atari youth for more than 8 years, Questscope continues to grow their Youth Center to become a true hub of creativity and especially hope during these uncertain times.
"Celebrating music as the universal language we all speak can help us heal from trauma and level the educational playing field. This program, and the recording studio, significantly upgraded by Dream Day, will give these youth the opportunity to rise far beyond the circumstances they face," said Questscope CEO Mutthana Khriesat.
Dream Day Founder Todd Krim adds, "We cannot wait to show the world the incredible spirit and talent of the youth of Za'atari and there is no better time to share this exciting news than on World Refugee Day, a day of commemoration and of remembering of more than 100 million forced displaced people worldwide. We plan to bring major artists from around the globe to witness, collaborate and further support the youth of this program."
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About Playing For Change Foundation
Founded in 2007, PFCF grew out of a common belief that music has the power to connect people regardless of their differences while creating positive and wide-reaching social impact through music and arts education. Its efforts engage marginalized youth in diverse communities around the world. Although its programs are generally located in low income communities, these areas are home to great cultural wealth which is utilized to create educational and social opportunities. PFCF currently operates 50 locations across 17 countries, and has positively impacted more than 40,000 lives, including more than 3,000 youth each week through regular programming. For more information, visit PlayingForChange.org, email [email protected] or follow @PlayingForChangeFoundation on Instagram and Facebook.
About Questscope
Questscope is an international non-governmental, non-profit organization founded in 1988 with the goal of putting the last, first. We rely on a theory of social change that recognizes the interconnected nature of individual transformation, institutional response, and policy changes at the governance level. For 30 years, Questscope has rigorously applied this model in partnership with dozens of community, government, and international organizations.
About Dream Day Foundation
Inspired by a visit to Za'atari Refugee Camp in Jordan in 2018, Dream Day was founded by Todd Krim to bring music to refugees as a form of healing, inspiration, creativity and skills training. A signature component of Dream Day is the establishment of Dream Day Recording Studios in refugee camps where refugees can learn to produce music alongside other refugees as well as major recording artists. For more information, visit DreamDay.org or follow @DreamDayOrg on Instagram and Twitter.
Media Contact
Paola Mondragon, Playing for Change Foundation, 1 310-424-6667, [email protected]
Todd Krim, Dream Day Foundation, 310-927-7910, [email protected]
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