One dollar for music

OneDollarForMusic

Imagine you've got talent... but nobody seems to know...

OneDollarForMusic
Through projects for youth, seminars and trainings, we draw attention to the importance of creative, artistic and cultural development. In particular we work with partners in disadvantaged areas, worldwide.

General activities
The organization supports creative development, while focussing on two areas :

1. Education
• workshops for students
• support for a creative event at school
• consulting school management & student council

2. Communities
• support for creative events
• training and consultancy for youth community leaders
• assisting in fundraising
• assisting in organizing

Indonesia
In Indonesia, young people are well aware of the successes in other countries, but are often insufficiently aware of their own talents and qualities. They experience an inner conflict caused by the reality of their own lives against the "successful" outside world. The emergence of media, Internet and encounters with tourists, has only reinforced this phenomenon. The Government Department of Education mainly promotes the subjects English and Mathematics. School directors are often concerned that students who make music also get in touch with drugs and alcohol. And in areas where tourism is the main source of income, the musicians are expected to play Western mainstream and evergreens, as literally as possible. This way authentic musical, creative and artistic processes are being suppressed unnoticed. And in combination with a shortage of facilities and guidance, young talent remains hidden.

Investing in sustainable creativity
On the road to future opportunities and in addition to basic needs, young people primarily need self-esteem, acknowledgement and a safe environment where they can develop. Participating in creative activities helps young people develop their confidence, mentally, emotionally and socially. Investing in long-term programs and capacity building is needed, so that the importance of creative development will become a sustainable matter in the society.

Young Sounds of Bali is a sustainable project that helps youngsters to express themselves with a composition, based on sounds from their environment. The group 'Whisper from my Heart' composed and performed its own song "Ulah Manusiah" ("Human Behaviour").

Ulah Manusia - Whisper from my Heart


Another example of young, creative and aware is from the group Rwa Bineda.
Rwa Bineda is a typical Balinese term. The Balinese Hindu religion considers creations of music, dance and drama as sacred mediators that negotiate harmony between the forces of good and evil...

The Island of the Gods - Rwa Bineda