The Saved by Music foundation in Mbale, Uganda was formed in 2009 with the aim of helping vulnerable children in the community to become skilled, productive and self-sustainable and overcome poverty through skills empowerment for social transformation. To achieve this, the project offers a range of educational and vocational training programs, including music, tailoring and baking. Life skills are the key ingredients that help these marginalised children to build a better future, with music being at the forefront.

Dom and I were helping with the music program, which provides the children with a creative outlet, all the while building their self-esteem and confidence. We taught recorders, harmonicas, and singing, hopefully creating some ensembles which can continue into the future.

The project was very eye opening to see music being used in such a different and varied context. It was a very challenging month, but to experience first hand the difference that music can make to lives was invaluable.

The foundation desperately needs money and funding to support the musical endeavours as well as the children who live there. We are doing a club night to fundraise as well as this page and want to raise money to create a box of instruments and resources we can send over.

Thanks in advance for all contributions however big or small!