Sounds of Change uses music to help people develop into positive role models in their community. We believe that the world needs strong community builders in order to encourage social change. Our aim is to improve the quality of life where it is urgently necessary with the help of strong role models.We strive to strengthen communities from within, by tapping into the power and abilities they already have. We use music to search for a way to access the inherent potential of communities… Show more Sounds of Change uses music to help people develop into positive role models in their community. We believe that the world needs strong community builders in order to encourage social change. Our aim is to improve the quality of life where it is urgently necessary with the help of strong role models.We strive to strengthen communities from within, by tapping into the power and abilities they already have. We use music to search for a way to access the inherent potential of communities. This way they can raise their voice as individuals and as a community.At the moment we are active in Lebanon, Jordan, the Westbank, Egypt, Iraq and in the Netherlands. Sounds of Change in (corporate) organisations.While working in different places around the globe, we discovered that creative music processes can have a transformative effect. We translated these experiences into workshops for organisations and corporates. Therefore, Sounds of Change is a social enterprise. So, not only do we contribute to the team-building and creativity of corporate teams, but we also manage to finance our projects in conflict areas. For more information about our work, projects and approach, please visit : www.soundsofchange.org #creativity #teambuilding #workshops #musicworkshops #leadership #socialenterprise #music Show less

Community music projects for primary schools in the Netherlands.

Check the beautiful music of Renske Taminiau

Tin Men & the Telephone is an Amsterdam based band that employs live electronics, projected visuals, and audience participation in improvised music.

The second theatre show I participated in, by the Nieuwkomers of Orkater.

Check the music of Utrecht based singer Lilian Hak

Musicians without Borders uses the power of music to bridge divides, connect communities, and heal the wounds of war.

This was a life-changing experience, a business school and platform for people who make a positive difference in this world.

4 weeks of campaigning for Amnesty International

Room Eleven saw its origins in 2001, when lead singer Janne Schra (born Janneke Maria Ali Schra) posted a note on Utrecht's Music College's message board seeking someone to write songs with. Arriën Molema responded, and they started writing music together.