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Thank you for visiting the fundraising page of the National Youth Orchestra of Iraq.

Please give generously to support young Iraqi pianist Zuhal Sultan's inspiring plan to establish a national youth orchestra in her home country.

The inaugural course is going in early August - thanks to generous support from the British Council, UK Foreign & Commonwealth Office, the Iraqi government, and individual giving.

We are still short of our target to make it possible for all of the course to happen and to ensure that the orchestra's existence becomes a reality beyond this first course. We warmly welcome any contributions you might be able to make to help achieve this. Large or small, your donation really matters!

Reaching our full target of £120,000 will make it possible for:
- 33 young Iraqis to attend a residential summer course and tour to Iraq, Armenia and Georgia
- experienced tutors to teach and coach the new orchestra
- visas, transportation, facilitators, translators and photographer
- flights, accommodation and food

- plans to establish further projects beyond the initial summer course

UK charity Making Music is collecting donations on behalf of the orchestra, which is also supported by the British Council in Iraq, US organisation Musicians for Harmony and Scottish conductor Paul MacAlindin.

Donating through Justgiving is quick, easy and totally secure. Plus, if you’re a UK taxpayer, Justgiving makes sure 25% in Gift Aid, plus a 3% supplement, are added to your donation.

Please donate to this wonderful cause now! And THANK YOU for your support.

To read more about the summer course, and blogs by Zuhal and Allegra, visit http://www.musicians4harmony.org/nyoi.html

My charity

Making Music

Making Music

Charity Registration No. 249219

Making Music is the UK's largest association supporting the work of amateur and voluntary musical organisations.

Donations 36

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Donation from Ali Al-Azzawi, Auckland, New Zealand

Donation by Dr Michael L Vidulich, QSM on 06/07/10

£45.00

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Wonderful project. I wish you all success and hope that you never give up despite the adverse circumstances in Iraq.

Donation by Emile Cohen on 15/01/10

£15.00

+ £4.23 Gift Aid

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Well done Zuhal and good luck. Music brings us together!

Donation by Catherine Rose on 19/08/09

£25.00

+ £7.05 Gift Aid

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Donation by Josh Overcast on 19/08/09

Donation by Anonymous on 30/07/09

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

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Inshallah your amazing journey will turn out fruitful for all involved. Extra-curricular music activities in schools in Iraq is next I’m sure!

Donation by sugar_man on 28/07/09

£20.00

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I wish you every success...

Donation by David Hunter on 13/07/09

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

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The very best of luck with this wonderful project

Donation by aileen douthwaite on 13/07/09

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

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Music is one of the few things that actually works - peace and joy through music. And when you can, come and tour - see you all in Australia one day,

Donation by Christopher Nicholls on 09/07/09

£20.00

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Good luck with this fantastic project, Zuhal.

Donation by Joanna Sleight on 07/07/09

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck!

Donation by Fergus McIntosh on 09/06/09

£5.00

What an inspiring project. Best of luck.

Donation by Melinda Letts on 09/06/09

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

Go for it!

Donation by Deborah Henderson on 08/06/09

£100.00

+ £28.21 Gift Aid

Best wishes for a worthy cause.

Donation by P&K Ratcliff on 31/05/09

£25.00

+ £7.05 Gift Aid

Donation by Hugo Brassey on 27/05/09

£50.00

+ £14.10 Gift Aid

best wishes

Donation by Jennifer Fowler on 26/05/09

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

Best of luck with this great cause

Donation by Mirella and Chris Marlow on 23/05/09

£50.00

+ £14.10 Gift Aid

Good luck to a great venture

Donation by Ken Paterson on 23/05/09

£100.00

+ £28.21 Gift Aid

via ECF09 - good luck Zuhal!

Donation by kaye brennan on 22/05/09

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck Zuhal with NYOI (and exams!). via ECF09

Donation by Duane Raymond (FairSay) on 20/05/09

£30.00

+ £8.46 Gift Aid

All best wishes for success with a brave and inspiring project

Donation by Helen Michetschlager on 15/05/09

£50.00

+ £14.10 Gift Aid

You deserve to succeed! Best of luck.

Donation by Nick Mostrous on 14/05/09

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

amazing well done

Donation by guy pelly on 14/05/09

£100.00

+ £28.21 Gift Aid

Honoured to have been involved and wish you the best of success

Donation by Jamie Murray Wells on 14/05/09

£200.00

+ £56.41 Gift Aid

Music can bring worlds closer together, even if just a small step closer.

Donation by Nikki Welcker on 13/05/09

£25.00

Donation summary

  • * Online donations$1,932.96
  • Offline donations$144,024.72
  • Text donations$0.00
  • Total raised$145,957.68
  • Gift Aid$461.81

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