“I am fortunate to witness the transformative power of music in young lives. Our children face numerous challenges, yet through music, they find a sense of purpose, confidence, and community. It reminds us of the universal role music can play in building connections and resilience, no matter where we are in the world.” – Aidah Nakitto, M-LISADA Music Coordinator
Learn more about M-LISADA here.
Last summer, we connected with Bosco Segawa from M-LISADA, an orphanage system based in Uganda, who shared how music and dance are central to their community. He dreamed of adding guitar to their creative journey.
Thanks to Free Guitars 4 Kids and Cálido Guitars, we sent 30 beautiful guitars and 60 sets of Augustine Strings overseas. Seven months later, the instruments arrived!
By June 2024, we began training their teachers, former residents of the program who are now giving back, and in late August, classes began.
In just three months, this incredible community has achieved inspiring progress. We’re in awe of their dedication and talent, and we’re deeply grateful to our partners for making this possible.
We’re thrilled to share two beautiful videos that capture the magic:
An older group singing and playing “Lean On Me” in a heartfelt performance.
and a group of beginners playing alongside a traditional Udungu harp.