War Devastates Lives
Music Action International are people from across the world using the power of creativity to overcome the effects and causes of war, torture and armed conflict
We provide innovative ways to support children, young people and adults to overcome the debilitating effects of war-related stress and trauma and connect divided communities in a powerful way through creative music programmes
Our specialist team, many of whom have themselves experienced the effects of war and armed conflict, are trained to support highly traumatised survivors, using music as a way of improving mental, emotional health and building trust through creative expression in physically and emotionally safe environments
Overcome
Trauma & Isolation
Living through war and torture causes extreme trauma. Refugees are forced to flee their homes, not knowing what will happen to them or their loved ones
Music Action International’s unique approach significantly reduces physical and emotional trauma and creates a sense of family for people who are alone
Create
Happiness and Resilience
Music can provide a safe space for processing painful emotions, sharing personal stories and creating resilience
We support survivors to use creativity in coping with trauma, to feel happier and to find hope and meaning from despair
Connect
With People
Music brings people together. It synchronises breathing and heartbeats. It creates a feeling of belonging, of positive connection and shared experience
Our uplifting performances bring refugees and local people together in a unique way through creativity, music and shared emotions
Transform
Hate & Violence
Music breaks down barriers. Music can move us to tears, make us laugh and make us dance
We create empathy and a shared passion more important than differences of ethnicity, religion or background
Inspire
Peaceful Action
Music is the most powerful way to spread a universal message of hope, inspiring peaceful action to create a better future for everyone
Join our movement today to overcome the effects and causes of war, torture and armed conflict through the power of music
Our Programmes
Stone Flowers: With Torture Survivors
Trauma experienced by torture survivors is often extreme and long-lasting. It causes flashbacks, anxiety, depression ...
Harmonise: Increasing Well-being & Empathy in Schools
Through Harmonise, children from all backgrounds gain confidence, explore different cultures, and create music in ...
Everyday People: With Teenage Refugees
Teenage refugees often arrive in the UK without family or friends, having survived armed conflict ...
Crisis Choirs: With Adult Refugees
The Refugee Crisis is happening on a major scale world-wide as the battle for resources, ...
Our Annual Programme at Syria Summer Camp LDN
More than 60 young refugees from Syria, Iraq and Afghanistan participate in Syria Summer Camp in ...
Music as a Common Language: Georgia, Caucasus
Young Russian cellist and peace activist Nikolai Karantsev initiated an incredible peacebuilding project in Tbilisi, ...
