Musicians Without Borders engages with artists, social activists and communities worldwide. We share expertise as we work to enable musicians to be advocates, activists, teachers, and performers, with the message: war divides, music connects. Musicians Without Borders (MWB) is a global network that uses music for peacebuilding and social change.
Our mission is to use the power of music to bridge divides, connect communities, and heal the wounds of war. We aim to inspire people worldwide to engage as peacemakers and use music to transform lives.
We use music to make human connections, foster empathy and shape communities. Music is a powerful tool that can influence behavior, shape culture and strengthen social bonds. We use music as a means to address the needs of societies divided and affected by conflict. We run long-term music programs in Palestine, Jordan, Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Rwanda, Kosovo, North Macedonia, and we work with refugees in centers in Bosnia-Herzegovina and the Netherlands.
Studies and external evaluations of our work have shown that, working on the basis of our five working principles - safety, inclusion, equality, creativity, and quality - participants in our music programs experienced increased well-being and connection. Our music programs connect youth who have been divided by conflict, give teachers tools to incorporate nonviolent approaches in classrooms, and give children and young people a safe place to learn and develop.
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