25 years defending Human Rights through music

Vitoria-Gasteiz 1995-2020

Músicos sin Fronteras started in La Habana as a ‘solidarity crush’ in 1995. It was like a declaration of love. As we visited a music school in El Vedado, we were told how children would steal telephone cables to use them as makeshift strings on their violins. This story became the immediate catalyst to call some musician friends as soon as I returned home to Vitoria-Gasteiz, in order to establish an association to help severely underprivileged children and resource-starved schools through music, fine tuning these children’s lives. Begoña, Zuriñe, Juan Jesús, Javier, Juanma, Arrate, etc. were the first to grease the gaskets of this NGO. We started our work in La Habana repairing Manuel Saumell School. The project began to take shape and grow when met the school’s social reinsertion group, to whom we introduced the music of Gonzalo Bermúdez, ‘Ismaelillo’. Under the campaign ‘To Paint a School’ we sent large amounts of paint to contribute with the construction of several social houses and to restore the Hospital of Camagüey. We also collaborated with the band Conciertos de La Habana by sending uniforms for all its musicians and by organizing a series of charity concerts with the band’s director, Esteban Quesada, and the group Sones Jesús María Alegría Solidarios, in my own home. Urtiaga (Pinttu) And this is how this ‘charitable poison’ started to inoculate, and now it spreads solidarity anywhere it goes: by supporting projects President and founder of rehabilitating prostitute girls with AIDS in Thailand, or by providing significant food, toys and stationary donations to a variety of Músicos Sin Fronteras charitable banks in different countries such as Argentina, Bolivia and Venezuela. We support José Antonio Abreu’s El Sistema worldwide as well as a variety of homeless charities, we have helped earthquake victims in Ardabil (Iran), financed student grants for Georgia (Europe), have raised funds to help José Obrero School in Badajoz, Spain, after heavy flooding caused the death of a young girl, and the list goes on.

It was during a trip to Valencia that we visited the town of Llíria and became acquainted to Mikel Aizpurua, who eventually became president of Músicos sin Fronteras in the Valencian region, where he actively concocts musical concerts and charitable events. Creating the Músicos sin Fronteras Symphonic Band, by bringing together great musical personalities such as Miguel Micó and members of 54 different musical bands is not doubt one of Aizpurua’s greatest accomplishments. The collection of funds for all musical charity events organized is distributed amongst punctual projects such as rebuilding the Lorca’s Music Conservatory after its 2011 earthquake, and existing social funds, such as Casa Caridad and Fundación Vicente Ferrer. In 2000 we launched our campaign ‘Human Rights, your Best Instrument’ together with Monsignor Pablo Colino, choir conductor and emeritus Chapel Master of St. Peter's Basilica, the RAI National Symphony Orchestra, the choir Chorale Nova Armonia from Rome, and backed up by the enthusiasm of Pope John Paul II. We continue to put all our efforts on this campaign to date, involving international artists highly committed to social causes. And this is how Músicos sin Fronteras leaves its charitable trace around the globe. We have created a cooperative in Guatemala consisting of 6,000 women and 1,500 men, where the culture of solidarity and improving its member’s livelihood are the cooperative’s primary objectives. We are fully engaged in the expansion of Equality Schools internationally, as well as disseminating Human Rights and children’s rights specifically in places where these are lacking. As Chavela Vargas proclaimed: ‘the world doesn’t need any bullets, but more violins and more guitars ‘. Using this quote as our mantra and inspiration, we have sent a tonne of instruments to children in Rojaba (Syria), and are finalizing a similar shipment to women who have survived being kidnapped by Isis-Daesh. We believe music is the only valid therapy to recover human harmony and to silence the din of war in exchange for humanist sounds. From here I would like to congratulate all the collaborators, volunteers and friends who have made this slightly ‘insane’ international humanist project possible. Our objectives remain the same: To ensure that today’s children use culture as the most powerful weapon for all civilization, and to sow solidarity to reap social wellbeing by choosing music as the true language of the soul.

Our Mission, Vision and Purpose

Human Rights

 We promote and defend Human Rights.  We reject any violations of Human Rights.  We stand in solidarity with victims of any violations of Human Rights.

Culture of Peace

 We foster education and non-violence as drivers for personal and social change.  We promote social coexistence based on diversity, respect and dialogue.  We contribute to a collective memory which gives relevance to the victims’ account of events. .

Repudiation of Violence

 We condemn and repudiate any type of violence.  We condemn and reject any type of violence by the State.  We condemn illicit violence: direct, structural and cultural.

Cooperation and Teamwork

 We share knowledge, experiences and resources.  We build creatively together, with the aim to transform positively.  We collaborate and complement each other to meet El Foro’s objectives.

Music as an instrument to practise Human Rights

Culture contributes in our development as human beings. It The Convention on the Rights of the Child establishes on their provides beneficial ties with our surroundings, representing the part, that States Parties will respect and promote the child’s right most genuine part of the society we are part of. In order for it to to fully participate in cultural life and the arts, and shall provide be creative and inclusive, it must grant Human Rights to all its appropriate and equal opportunities for cultural, artistic, individuals. recreational and leisure activity.

The most significant, globally acknowledged agreement in this The need to strengthen the presence of the arts and cultural life area, The Universal Declaration of Human Rights, claims that within the educational realm, either formal or informally, ideally these rights apply to people of all nations regardless of race, sex, from an early age, is therefore an absolute necessity, which language, religious beliefs, political or other opinion, national or guarantees the integral development of the child. social origin, property, birth or any other status (Art 2). Furthermore, it claims that all individuals have the right to take In contrast to other arts, music represents a key element within part in the cultural life of their community and to enjoy the arts culture, regardless of its geographic origin. Several reference (Art. 27). Amongst other international agreements, the sources within ethnomusicology demonstrate how all cultures in Sustainable Development Goals (UNDP) seek to mitigate history possess a specific musical sound which represents them. inequality and the effective implementation of Human Rights by This demonstrates therefore how essential music is as part of 2030. Their 10th goal seeks to reduce income inequality globally, everyone’s identity, and it is probably why we all have heard at through ‘empowering and promoting the social, economic and some point that music is ‘the quintessential universal language’. political inclusion of all, irrespective of age, sex, disability, race, ethnicity, origin, religion or economic or other status’. Using music as an artistic discipline and a pedagogical tool allows us to connect with others through emotions, and it helps us to develop tools essential for everyday life, in both personal and professional dimensions.

Music as an instrument to practise Human Rights

Músicos sin Fronteras seeks to connect different cultures, focusing All leading educational institutions worldwide such as UNESCO on the education and social reinsertion of vulnerable groups, declare that an education which is insufficient to the intellect will strengthening the integration of those with urgent affective and impact negatively our integral development. The better we learn to educational needs. We advocate for the power of creativity as a identify and manage our emotions -including empathy towards source of progress and as a framework to foster understanding, others-, the greater our contribution to the creation of a fairer since all creative processes emerge from the contact between society will be, in which everyone’s Human Rights will be different cultures and individuals. guaranteed. It is here were music plays an essential part as an instrument for social transformation. We seek to open up existing ghettos in order to combine environments, to know each other better, to grow together. In a globalized world such as the one we live in, affected by the imminent technological revolution we are experiencing, it is easy to We intend, through education and knowledge, to avoid social overlook those living under unfair circumstances and at risk of conflicts. Unless there is room for transformation, all our efforts will social exclusion. Oftentimes we feel weary because of their different be in vain. Although individuals within societies feel a desire to skin color or culture, or perhaps because of the circumstances participate, there is also a lack of trust, a rejection for anything and under which they abandoned their country, forcing them to start anyone that is different from the norm. We have the need to inform afresh elsewhere. ourselves, to discuss and transform our beliefs to be able to communicate and better listen to this youth and migratory children, Naturally, music offers a framework for intervention which who are demanding their own place in our society. They are the guarantees peaceful coexistence and respect to cultural diversity new ‘Vitorianos,’ the new ‘Alaveses’, the new ‘Basque’. and Human Rights. We should aim to develop it further with the help of indicators measuring and evaluating the positive impact Helping these young children is our best investment for a joint music has on both national and international societies. future. Let us create spaces of social ecology, because we all have the right to live well and in peace. Human Rights are the world’s heritage and belong to us all. Let us open paths of hope, for everybody’s sake, for the sake of civic humanism, for humankind.

• Music is the most universal teaching resource. It is a learning tool and a quintessential vehicle for transmitting knowledge.

• Several international organizations and programmes such as UNICEF and UNESCO emphasize that, in order for it to be efficient and comprehensive, the education system must include music, as it has proven to be insufficient otherwise. Fuelled by a global interest to promote this integral approach, the International Music Council (IMC), an independent international NGO formally associated with UNESCO, organized in October 2007 the 2nd World Music Forum.

• In line with the United Nations’ framework, there are other charities of less magnitude, but nonetheless equally important, such as The Foundation Non-Profit Music or Músicos sin Fronteras in the Basque Country, working relentlessly to move forward in the same direction.

• Music plays a fundamental role as a mechanism for social integration. Nowadays there are many organizations making use of music as a strategy for violence prevention, especially in environments where children without means are at risk of becoming members of violent groups or gangs as a way to have a dignified life, to make a living.

• Practicing music as a group reinforces the child’s self-esteem whilst instilling values of participation, respect and solidarity. These, in turn, promote the child’s motivation to take an alternative path to violence.

25 years building bridges

International Projects of Relevance

During these initial 25 years, Músicos sin Fronteras has promoted, organized and supported numerous charitable projects of the most diverse nature. However, they all share a united purpose: to defend the Human Rights of those at risk of social exclusion, of the most vulnerable.

As we have started so many actions and have carried out such a variety of projects in the Spanish Territory as well as internationally, we are briefly compiling here endeavors of great repercussion. This doesn’t rest any importance to the rest, as all actions, no matter how small, have contributed to achieve our goals, and are therefore equally invaluable.

We continue our work, trusting that our little grain of sand will achieve great changes, which will push society to build a happier world, equal for all.

Músicos Sin Fronteras will continue their work relentlessly until the world is filled with music International Projects of Relevance Cooperativa “El Recuerdo” en Jutiapa (Guatemala)

• The Integral Cooperative of Savings and Credit ‘El Recuerdo’ R.L. promotes its members’ social and economic improvement as well as the integral improvement of the Guatemalan’ South-East region through environmental, educational and social activities which demand the collective effort, joint action, participation, civic responsibility and the solidarity of all its members. Part of the craftwork carried out by the cooperative’s members is often exhibited locally.

• It works to provide services in a sustainable and equitable manner, which are integral for economical and sociocultural progress. This is possible through a network of subsidiary offices which liaise with local municipalities and social organizations in the South-East region of Guatemala.

• This vast project alphabetizes the 6,000 women and 1,500 men it comprises, providing basic knowledge and studies and unearthing their own forgotten Xinca and Mayan cultures. It provides support to young pregnant women who are victims of domestic violence, by empowering them though education and social work. It assists them in finding employment locally as administrative assistants or in nursing roles in councils and the cooperative’s own Nursing and Victims of Violence School.

• Presently there are several campaigns of diverse nature being carried out simultaneously: recovering forgotten indigenous languages such as the Poqomam, empowering women through employment, rejecting violence against women in all its forms, bullying prevention in schools, and more. International Projects of Relevance Cuba

• Cuba is the country where Músicos sin Fronteras ’ seed germinated, and to date, a variety of diverse projects continue to develop there. It all started in 1995 when Músicos sin Fronteras helped to rebuild Manuel Saumell’s School, furthermore endowing it with several instruments (4 pianos, guitars, violins, cellos, 3,000 guitar strings, clarinet and saxophone reeds, jazz flutes and musical accessories). The motivation behind this initiative was to ensure children’s access to school and its canteen, as owning an instrument was the school’s pre requisite for its access by all students. Since then, we have successfully carried out other projects in this country:

• Under the slogan ‘To Paint a School’ we recorded and released a record with Soneros del Changuï, which included a song sharing the same name. We brought the group to Spain, where they toured, giving a series of charitable concerts. All funds raised were integrally spent on paint for schools in La Habana.

• Agreement with Alicia Perea, president of ICM (Instituto Cubano de la Música) to engage in the support and solidarity with music in Cuba.

• Collaboration with ‘Ismaelillo’ a project of social reinsertion through music in Cienfuegos.

• “Release of album Con Sabor a Mojito” in aid of Manuel Saumell School.

• Tribute Act honoring Musicians Without Border’s work in the province of ‘Las Tunas’ in Cuba, honoring us with the Silver Medal.

International Projects of Relevance Cape Verde

Músicos sin Fronteras involvement in different projects aim to support the economic independence and social reinsertion of marginalized groups whilst raising Human Rights awareness.

• Collaboration with Turuta School of Cape Verde by donating 2 containers with toys, food, school material and musical accessories through several campaigns.

• Development of women’s employment reinsertion in the island of Boa Vista, through the donation of 13 looms and its corresponding fabrics in order for these women to develop specific technical knowledge as well as the interpersonal skills necessary to carry out this activity professionally.

• Meetings with the University of Cape Verde’s Governing board with a view to create the island’s first Human Rights Watch.

International Projects of Relevance Middle East

Mirzo Music Center, Irak

• Músicos sin Fronteras has built the Mirzo Music Center in Irak in order to provide support and shelter to women who have been kidnapped, raped and tortured by Daesh, these women’s children and also refugees.

• A second tonne of instruments and musical accessories are currently being consolidated and revised for Kurdish women and refugee camps in Irak, and it will be shipped shortly. The temporary concession of warehousing space by the Vitoria-Gasteiz Council is enabling Músicos sin Fronteras to classify, reorganize and prepare these shipments efficiently.

Music School in Rojava, Syrian Kurdistan

• War children in the region of Rojava are already enjoying the tonne of instruments sent out to them. These are being used as therapy to confront their fears and anxieties as the warfare continues. Project Dar Tika. Tánger • The Dar Tika (House of Trust) project started on the 1st of December of 2011 in Tangier and is managed and owned by the Sisters of Jesús-María, a private and religious, not for profit organisation. This centre is under the authority of the Catholic Mission and it owns its own organisational and human resources enabling them to operate independently.

• This project provides shelter and psycho-social and educational support to homeless, unaccompanied girls suffering from neglect, exploitation and/or abandonment. The centre is open 365 days a year and 24 hours a day.

• Besides Músicos sin Fronteras, this project is supported by several other collaborating entities such as Children of the World, Europa Mediterránea Juventud and Música y Cultura. Moreover, this project is backed by the wilaya or province Tangier sits in, the Entraide National and the UPE (Unités de Protection de l'Enfance). The Health, Education and Youth committees’ support was critical for the project’s opening, as it ensured its adhesion to law 14/2005, applicable to all youth welfare centers.

Girl’s Profile:

• Victims of violence or at high risk of suffering any kind of violence • Victims of permanent neglect and abandonment • Victims or temporary abandonment (due to illness, imprisonment of carer(s) or any other reason) • Victims of economic exploitation (petit bonne) • Domestic workers outside their own family home. These work primarily for families living in the city.

Proyecto Dar Tika. Psycho-social and socio-educative support to each girl in aid . Tánger

Objetives:

• To make the youth suffering from social exclusion and residing at the Dar Tika shelter home acquainted to instrumental music, providing them with their own musical instruments. These come from donations previously collected by Músicos sin Fronteras .

• To offer immediate protection to girls at high risk of exclusion and/or victims of any kind of abuse and/or abandonment in the region of Tangier.

• To immediately send to school all underage girls staying at the Dar Tika center for a period longer that 1 month.

• To accompany these girls in their process of reinsertion, be it socially or within their own families. To make them visible through the regularization of their civil statuses (proof of identity documents) and through the search of future plans and projects for them.

• To provide care for each child’s medical health.

• To provide psycho-social and socio-educative support to each girl in aid of their integral development (social skills, hygiene habits, education in moral values, social coexistence, etc....) Project TXIMURKA. Schools for equality and coexistence through culture

• Their fundamental objective is ‘to educate the heart’ through the promotion of solid networks and social intelligence, and through the globalization of affection, harmony, solidarity and a love for the environment. These schools look to instill values to combat hate, racism and fear, all of which are basic universal feelings currently not being addressed in educational establishments.

• We focus on ‘pending subjects’ such as learning to be happy through education, especially at a young age.

• There is no such thing as a bad student, but a bad teacher. This concept has meant resetting many instructors’ mindsets, as oftentimes the pupil’s individual needs and concerns are overlooked, by simply classifying them as ‘maladjusted’ or ‘misfits’.

• Our school project’s prime concern and objective is to connect with children and youth from different cultural roots through art, creativity and new technologies, using culture as a tool for social development.

• Our interest lies in intercultural connection through the education and social reinsertion of the most vulnerable groups. We believe in the power of creativity as a source of progress and understanding, as all creative processes arise from the contact of different cultures and individual profiles.

• We provide help in local neighborhoods in Vitoria-Gasteiz and Araba, focusing primarily on immigrant and refugee causes. Until now we have supported initiatives such as Kalimba, Irse, Cáritas, Ongi-Etorri, etc....

Génesis Músicos Sin Fronteras – Talka Galería – Ernesto Knorr

Genesis is a project driven by Músicos sin Fronteras , which focuses on helping women who have been abducted, raped and kept as slaves by the Islamic State (ISIS) from 2014 until 2017. It works in partnership Talka Galería and the sculptor Ernesto Knorr.

In 2019, Musicians Without Border s built the school Mirzo Music Centre in the city of Khana Sor, Iraq, to enable war women and children return to their birthplace and everyday lives through music. The help provided through this project was represented with the creation of an iron sculpture of 16x28x7cm in dimension by Ernesto Knorr, aptly named Génesis. The funds raised by the sale of 500 replicas (480€ + VAT) will be fully invested in the formation and recovery of traditional Iraqi instruments, which are being used as tools to reinsert these women and children back in their own communities.

Through this project we are fully committed to face the devastating consequences of senseless human actions with a spirit of solidarity and commitment.

Génesis, in the sculptor’s words: ‘It suggests a boost of freedom, the need to free oneself from all ties, to generate optimism... It is a desire to fly. Two lines opening up allowing little fragments of hope to break free’ International Music and Human Rights Contest 2013-2018 IV International Music and Human Rights Contest. Dedicated to Lipovan Russians. Free educational II International Music and Human Rights Contest. and musical events throughout Vizcaya in support Tribute to Dr Tornay and expelled Jews from Vitoria. Charity of Lipovan Russians, whose religious beliefs forced concerts with Jewish groups in different locations throughout them to flee their country. Alava. Event and Memorial plaque in honor of Dr Tornay. Great concert of Lipovan group Juravca. Great concert with the Choir Jesus Guiridi Conservatory for Boys and Girls at the Old Chapel of Chinchilla.

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2014 2016 2019 V International Music and Human Rights Contest. Solidarity and the Music of Alava. Day dedicated to the musicians from Alava and I International Music and Human Rights their solidarity with those in need. Participation of Contest. several groups and artists from the region in a great Several events took place in different concert at the Bodegón of Vitoria. locations throughout Alava by different artists such as Amistades Peligrosas of III International Music and Human Rights Contest. the Músicos sin Fronteras Symphonic Dedicated to Africa. Charity concerts in honor of Band. slaves and those who have lost their freedom throughout history as a consequence of greed. Great concert of Gelasse King and his jazz band. Projects of Relevance subsidized by the Basque Government 2014-2019 DF Bizkaia DF Álava (three-year plan) DF Bizkaia DF Gipuzkoa DF Álava Amplifying and consolidating local Strengthening local mechanisms to Improvement of access to sexual and mechanisms to confront violence identify, denounce and deal with DF Bizkaia reproductive health services for against women in the 14 cases of violence against women in Strengthening of local mechanisms for teenagers in the South-Eastern region municipalities in Santa Rosa, 8 of Santa Rosa and Jutiapa’s the prevention of violence against of Guatemala. Guatemala. women in the South-Eastern region of municipalities, Guatemala. Guatemala. 2014 2016 2018

2017 2015 DF Bizkaia 2019 Cooperative venture of cultural DF Gipuzkoa DF Bizkaia relevance in Santa Rosa, Building of Xinka citizenship with gender Creation of employment and Guatemala. equality in Jutiapa, Guatemala. micro-businesses operated by women and the youth in the South- Eastern region of Guatemala. DF Álava Creation of employment and micro- DF Gipuzkoa businesses operated by women and Amplifying and consolidating local the youth in the South-Eastern region mechanisms to confront violence DF Álava of Guatemala. Ayto Vitoria-Gasteiz (three-year plan) against women in the 14 Integral development with equity and Teenage independence and gender municipalities in Jutiapa, cultural relevance in the South-Eastern equality in San Pedro Pinula, Guatemala. region of Guatemala. Guatemala. Projects of Relevance carried out by the Comunitat Valenciana Delegation 2001-2020

Teatro Unió Musical Llíria - Valencia Llíria – Valencia ‘Cantem al Nadal’. Involvement in the Vitoria-Gasteiz, Labastida, Zarautz, Charity Concert by choirs ‘Sustraien ahotsa’ from Guipúzcoa and local Choir of l’Eliana in Christmas Music Festival through the choir Donostia support of projects by Músicos sin Fronteras at of CEIP Sant Miquel’s performance. Charity trip and several concerts in support of Músicos sin Fronteras the theatre Unió Musical in Llíria and the Auditorium of L’Eliana Symphonic Band’s campaign: ‘Human Rights, Your Best Instrument’. 2001 2003 2005

Auditorio Banda de música de Picassent – Valencia 2002 2004 Charity concert by the Symphonic Band of L’Eliana - Valencia - La Habana Picassent in aid of MSSF’s charitable projects. Consignment of L’Eliana’s Musical Union’s retired musician’s uniforms, recordings and music Vitoria – Gasteiz - Llíria sheets edited by the Regional Charity Concert of youth band Musical Album release ‘To extend a helping hand’ in aid of Government of Valencia, to the Union of Llíria ‘100 violins for 100 project ‘Baan Marina’ in Thailand. Banda Municipal of la Habana. children’, hosted at its theatre and organized by Músicos sin Fronteras . Cuba Campaign ‘Sowing the Music’. Musical Union of Auditori Torrent - Valencia Llíria‘s (band and orchestra) charity trip to Cuba, Charity Concert at the Auditorium of Torrent in offering concerts in La Habana and other locations support of projects by Músicos sin Fronteras , within the island. Donation of instruments for the showcasing youth musical bands from Musical creation of 15 music bands, with the support of Union of Llíria and from Musical Union of Torrent. ‘Juventudes Musicales’ of Llíria, the ‘Aula de Música Alameda’ of Valencia, and Pitti Fajardo Association. Projects of Relevance carried out by the Comunitat Valenciana Delegation 2001-2020 Teatro Auditorio Benissanó - Valencia Concert in tribute to band director José Miguel Micó Castellano by several Valencian bands. This event planted the Auditorio de la Banda de Tavernes de seed for the creation of the Músicos sin la Valldigna - Valencia Fronteras ’s Symphonic Band. Charity concert by Tavernes de la Valldigna’s band at its Auditorium in aid of project Ismaelillo (Cienfuegos, Cuba) Centro Ocupacional Llíria - Valencia Therapeutic musical activities for the 2006 2008 occupational centre’s users throughout the 2011 year.

Centro Ocupacional Llíria - Valencia 2010 Therapeutic musical activities with the occupational centre’s 2007 Mérida y Valencia - Venezuela users throughout the year. 2011 Charity trip to Venezuela offering Llíria y Valencia concerts in Mérida and Valencia. Llíria y Alcublas- Valencia Charity concert ‘Sowing the Music’ in aid of Delivery of instruments for the The Awareness-raising project on infant rights in Alcublas Candeal, Salvador de Bahía (Brazil). Venezuelan System of Children's and Llíria. Distribution of card decks supporting infant and Youth Orchestras. rights and subsidized by the City Council in all educational centers in Alcublas. Marines -Valencia Release of album ‘Human Rights, Your best Charity Concert ‘Baan Marina’ (Thailand). Instrument’.

Palau de Congresos y Auditori Torrent de Valencia Non-profit concert in aid of Lorca’s earthquake victims, Elciego – Amurrio – Agurain – Castro Teatro Unió Musical Llíria - Valencia organized by Rotary Clubs in Valencia and Músicos sin Urdiales Series of concerts in support of the Charity concert in support of the group ‘Santa Fronteras . campaign ‘Human Rights, Your best Ignacio de Moxos’ of Iquitos (Bolivia) and its Instrument’ together with the Orfeón musical projects. Donostiarra. Projects of Relevance carried out by the Comunitat Valenciana Delegation 2001-2020 Llodio, Elciego, Lliria Madrid Músicos sin Fronteras Symphonic Band’s Jose Miguel Micó Castellano, director of the concert as part of the ‘I Music and Human Músicos sin Fronteras Symphonic Band, is Rights Contest’. awarded with the Citizen's Merit Medal by the King and Queen of Spain in 2015. Auditori Torrent - Valencia Músicos sin Fronteras Symphonic Band’s Centro Ocupacional Llíria - Valencia concert in aid of Torrent’s Nursery School, Therapeutic musical activities for the which is managed by the NGO Casa occupational centre’s users throughout the Caridad. year, organized by Músicos sin Fronteras . 2012 2014 2017

Teatro Principal - Valencia 2013 Cooperative venture with cultural 2015 2017 relevance in Santa Rosa, Guatemala. Tomelloso – Ciudad Real Músicos sin Fronteras ’ Strombor Brass Quintet’s concert to Centro Ocupacional Llíria - Valencia raise awareness of its charitable projects. Therapeutic musical activities for the occupational centre’s users throughout Centro Multiusos Llíria - Valencia the year, organized by Músicos sin Therapeutic musical activities for the occupational centre’s users throughout the year. Palau de la Música - Valencia Fronteras .

Músicos sin Fronteras Symphonic “Llar dels Jubilats” Llíria -Valencia Band’s concert as part of the Quart de Poblet - Valencia Inclusive Theatre: ‘If you want to be cured...’. Musical musical band contest ‘Ciudad de Strombor Brass Quintet Músicos sin performance by Músicos sin Fronteras Symphonic Band. Valencia 2012’, playing three Fronteras concert to raise awareness of

unreleased pieces composed by Músicos sin Fronteras charity projects. Auditorio Conservatorio Llíria - Valencia renowned Valencian compositors. Charity concert in aid of Musicans Without Borders’ projects with the Conservatory of Llíria’s artistic associations. Projects of Relevance carried out by the Comunitat Valenciana Delegation 2001-2020

Auditorio Conservatorio de Llíria - Valencia Evening in support of the charitable project ‘Bank of Instruments’ and showing of documentary ‘Harmony after the War’.

Llíria - Valencia Músicos sin Fronteras ’ Strombor Brass Quintet’s concert to raise awareness of Músicos sin Fronteras ’s charitable projects.

Launch of Pentagram’s radio program ‘Positive Frequency’ in yearly collaboration with 2018 Músicos sin Fronteras . 2020

2019 Centro Multiusos Llíria - Valencia XXX Exhibition ‘Bank of Instruments Rojava-Siria’ and showing of documentary ‘Harmony after Valencia the War’. Músicos sin Fronteras String Quartet concert as part of the History of Music exhibition’s opening Pavelló Pla de l’Arc Llíria night. Músicos sin Fronteras ’ Strombor Brass New Year’s Concert 'Music for Peace’. Youth Bands of Llíria; Coral Allegro ONCE and Cor Quintet’s concert to raise awareness of its L’Alegria CEIP Sant Miquel. Músicos sin Fronteras ’ musical collaboration. charity projects. Llíria - Valencia Release of video for the charitable initiative ‘Kisses of Hope: a kiss for each story’ by Pentagrama and Músicos sin Fronteras , looking to lift the spirits of those gravely affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Llíria - Badajoz Virtual class PIANOTIE organized by Músicos sin Fronteras ’ branches in Extremadura and Valencia, from March until June. Projects of Relevance carried out by the Extremadura Delegation 2018-2020

Involvement in QAQMR Charity Festival in Badajoz, in support of children terminal cancer patients.

Involvement in charity concert ‘Todos por Haití’ together with Forum for Peace and the Teacher Centre of Badajoz.

Charity Concert ‘Solano Sinfónico’ together with Llíria City Council, raising funds for musical accessories for Cuba. 2018 2020

2009 2019 ‘Cordones Solidarios’. Fund raising campaign in aid of the Spanish2011 Association Against Cancer, carried out with CEIP Las Vaguadas (Badajoz, February 2020)

‘Musical Single-Dose’: organisation of weekly concerts in the oncology ‘Pianotie: Virtual Classroom in Quarantine Times’, launched together wing at the Badajoz University Hospital. with Magdalena Moriche Foundation. (Badajoz, March, April and June 2020) Organisation of Christmas Carols Charity Festival together with Santa Eulalia church in aid of Badajoz’ soup kitchens.

Support to ‘Empresas Solidarias’ charity dinner in Badajoz, together with Fundación Primera Fila and Cafés Delta.

Project collaboration: ‘Mysteries and Myths of Extremadura’, in support of the recovery of the history and local values of Extremadura. The seeds of new projects

These have only been the first 25 years….

• 25 years defending Human Rights through Music

• 25 years spreading joy through the collection and delivery of toys in several parts of the world.

• 25 years helping the destitute.

• 25 years working for equality.

• 25 years working for women’s empowerment and independence.

• 25 years fighting against social inequalities.

• 25 years promoting musical education as a tool for social reinsertion.

• 25 years enabling musical education and donating tonnes of instruments to highly deprived areas.

• 25 years moving society through concerts and recordings of orchestras formed by women, men and children who are members of minorities or vulnerable groups.

• 25 years taking music to every corner of the earth. Thank you for helping us to continue to fill the world with music

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