The extra ordinary circumstances war and conflict affected communities and populations live under requires additional efforts to help people heal, cope with hardships, engage in their communities, take care of their wellbeing, and continue their life in a positive manner. The Sounds of Change organization provide flexible model/approach based on the needs of the target communities using the power of music to express themselves, release negative emotions, feel safe and connected with each other. Music proved to be a very powerful tool to achieve these goals and bring hope and change to the lives of affected individuals.
Communities and individuals heavily affected by war, conflict, radical groups, especially ISISI, needs support to help them build their resilience and re-integrate and re-engage in their communities. This approach targets all groups within communities; children, youth, women, and men. Music can help everyone regardless of age, gender, or social rank etc.
Sound of Change approach is a very innovative and creative one; it mixes the use of music, songs, physical exercise, PSS, trauma sensitive techniques while working with affected individuals and communities to help them regulate their emotions, fell connection between body and mental state, think in a creative manner challenging their way of thinking and viewing others and the world. It aims at bringing change and shift in mindset from narrow perspectives to embrace change to positive perspective while taking care of one’ and others wellbeing.
It is a unique approach that could be adapted to different communities in a culturally sensitive way that takes into considerations different needs and perspective of the target individuals and communities.
For more information on Sounds of Change approach and techniques, please check their official website via links below.
