By Myria Kkali | Co-founder, Director of Communications
Summary
Over the past three months, Sistema Cyprus has continued to deliver free, inclusive music education to children and young people in Nicosia and Larnaca. Through orchestral training and ensemble participation, children from diverse backgrounds—including migrants and refugees—have developed musical, social, and personal skills.
This period was marked by major public performances, programme continuity, and expanded international volunteering opportunities, all contributing to stronger community engagement and increased impact.
What Happened This Period
Concerts and Public Performances
A key highlight of this reporting period has been our “Crossing Paths” concert series, showcasing the growth, dedication, and progress of our young musicians.
This upcoming concert will feature our Beginner and Junior Orchestras, who have been working consistently over the past months to develop their skills and confidence.
These performances are more than concerts—they are milestones. Each rehearsal, each note, and each child represents progress, commitment, and transformation.
Through this series, children:
We warmly invite our community and supporters to be part of this next step—celebrating not only musical achievement, but the power of collective effort and inclusion.
Strengthening Our Programme Through Volunteering
Sistema Cyprus expanded its international engagement through the European Solidarity Corps (ESC) programme.
This initiative:
Ongoing Music Education Activities
Throughout the reporting period, we maintained consistent weekly activities, including:
Children continued to benefit from:
Impact
During this period, Sistema Cyprus achieved:
Many children who began the programme with little or no musical experience are now performing as part of an orchestra—an important milestone in both their personal and artistic development.
Challenges
Despite our progress, we continue to face several challenges:
Addressing these challenges is essential to sustaining and expanding our impact.
What’s Next
In the coming months, we aim to:
Thank You
We are deeply grateful to our GlobalGiving donors for their continued support.
Your contributions enable us to:
Thank you for being part of this journey.
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