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Social Initiatives

by our Members

Together for Change
Through Music

We believe in the power of music to inspire positive social change. Many of our members not only create music with powerful messages but are also involved in or have launched their own social initiatives aimed at making a difference in the world. We are proud to highlight these initiatives and share them with our community.

Our goal is to support these meaningful projects by giving them visibility and encouraging collaboration within our network. Whether through community discussions, sharing resources, or fostering new forms of cooperation, we aim to create a space where ideas can grow and impactful social change can be realized together.

If you are involved in a social initiative or want to contribute, we invite you to share your project with us. Let’s work together to amplify your impact and explore new ways to support each other in creating a better world.

Spotlight on Social Impact

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    Ras Soto
    Ras Soto, a Mozambican Dancehall, Reggae, and Ragga Muffin singer and songwriter based in Brazil, collaborates with the Fala Mulher Association, which supports women affected by domestic violence. The Association aims to combat this crime, establish shelters for women and children at risk, promote financial independence for survivors, and raise awareness within society. Ras Soto provides music for the women’s monthly gatherings, offering them a healing experience and an enjoyable time through music.
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    Bhoomitra
    Bhoomitra, musician and environmental educator, founded Bhoomitra Beda Yatra to conserve Punjab’s rivers, rare Beas River Dolphins, and traditional boats. These locally crafted boats, powered by bamboo poles, symbolize sustainable traditions. Collaborating with musicians, boatmen, and ecologists, the initiative celebrates biodiversity through annual river festivals. Bhoomitra also creates children's books and films to inspire action. In early 2025, Beda Yatras will expand along the Beas and Satluj, promoting a deeper connection with nature through music.
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  • Freed Mushaga
    Freed Mushaga, an Eastern DRC singer and Administrative Director of JUA - Rencontre des Musiques du Monde (JUA-RMM), leads this artistic and social initiative promoting peace, social cohesion, and cultural diversity in the Great Lakes and East Africa. JUA uses music as a universal tool for transformation. The 2024 edition, featured music therapy, conferences, concerts, and workshops, drawing 4,000 participants. In November, JUA supported the ACCES Music in Africa event in Kigali. Freed coordinated logistics, performed in 2023, and was a panellist in 2024. JUA fosters healing, cultural exchange, and economic growth. Support is sought for the 2025 edition in Bukavu, DRC.
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    Yoshie Nakayama
    Yoshie Nakayama, a composer, arranger, and educator based in Boston, co-founded Songs for World Peace. Founded on September 21, 2020, this global initiative collects peace songs from all over the world. They have shared 112 songs from 92 countries by 123 artists in their native languages. Collaborating with organizations like UN Women USA, Musicians Without Borders, the City of Hiroshima, and Berklee College of Music, Yoshie serves as Executive Director, leading Creative & Media tasks in the initiative to achieve their mission; promote world peace by releasing songs from every country in native languages annually on September 21, the International Day of Peace.
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    Beda
    Beda, a Swiss drummer, bassist, songwriter, and producer, has lived in Ghana since 2019. He founded Beda’s Association in Accra to provide a musical space for socially disadvantaged children, where they can learn music and play instruments—a key part of Ghanaian culture. Through these programs, children gain skills that could support future livelihoods. The association uses music and art to address social issues and uplift disadvantaged individuals. Beda’s facilities include a stage, recording studio, and accommodation to support music and the arts broadly.
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  • Alhanislam
    Alhanislam, a renowned Nigerian performance poet and advocate, uses her work to inspire social change, foster dialogue, and promote global peace. She recently opened the second Action Day of the 2024 United Nations Summit of the Future with a powerful poem on Dismantling Patriarchal Systems, advocating for global peace and equality. Her work with UN Peacekeeping includes poetry campaigns for peace, driven by her roots in Borno, the center of the Boko Haram crisis. Alhanislam also coordinates impactful campaigns with Change.org Nigeria, championing gender equality, social justice, and inclusive governance.
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    Chet MarJ
    Chet MarJ is a Nigerian Afropop Singer, Songwriter, Recording and Performing Artist. She joined "Discovery For Youths" (D4Y) one of Nigeria's biggest Youth Conference, held annually by HYEC in Lagos, in 2016, where she contributes her quota in music and performances alongside the D4Y's official music team, which she is also a proud member herself. D4Y inspires and motivates youths to pursue their dreams, via music and recounted stories of hope by selected non-controversial role models and real influencers.
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    Christian Fotsch
    In May 2023, Christian Fotsch launched the intercultural song project “Let’s sing oise Song!” to celebrate diversity in Switzerland's rapidly growing communities, where residents often hail from over 100 countries. This project uses music and dance to encourage children and youth to engage with their multicultural surroundings. Children, alongside teachers and local composers, help create song lyrics, fostering self-expression and cultural connection. To date, 18 songs have been published, with 15 more planned for 2025.
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  • Stephanie Lottermoser
    Stephanie Lottermoser, saxophonist and singer from Germany, is dedicated to ensuring that people with low incomes have access to culture. KulturLeben Hamburg works to make culture accessible to everyone in Hamburg by offering free tickets to those with limited incomes, with support from many partners. As an ambassador for KulturLeben Hamburg, Stephanie has brought new jazz partners on board: “Culture is a vital part of life and shapes our society. As many people as possible should be involved, regardless of income or social status.
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