LAB UGANDA
2022 LAB UGANDA IMPACT
„UNHCR and OPM (Office of Prime Minister) can provide food and basic needs but there is a lot more to life than food and basic needs. This project is providing a chance for these Persons of Concern to flourish and LAB UGANDA as the masterpiece of the project is the key to all of this.“
— Andrew Agassi, Brass for Africa, COO
teacher Ssali and children in BibiBidi zone 1
BidiBidi´s first ever marching band, Alpha Community Brass Band in zone 3
first encounter with brass instruments in BidiBidi zone 3
LAB UGANDA truck in BidiBidi zone 1 during an event to end gang violence
setting up for an event in BidiBidi zone 3
the entire team at our Yumbe base camp
LAB UGANDA is our largest project in collaboration with our implementing partner Brass for Africa.
Since 2021, through music, we offer a cultural anchor for displaced people, bring education to youths, foster talent and encourage peace. LAB UGANDA promotes the creative economy in BidiBidi, one of the largest refugee settlements in the world.
THIS IS LAB UGANDA
LAB UGANDA is a fully equipped truck with stage, recording studio, a small cinema and instruments. Its mobility allows us to reach the entire population of BidiBidi´s 5 zones spread over 235 km².
THIS IS COMMUNITY MUSIC
The Community Music program, run by our partner Brass for Africa, multiplies the impact of our fully equipped truck LAB UGANDA.
Brass for Africa teaches brass instruments and life skills to 380 kids and adolescents twice per week. This musical engagement with communities encourages peaceful coexistence, improves mental health and develops life skills.
PARTNERSHIP
Brass for Africa is our cooperation partner for the LAB UGANDA in Bidibidi. The renowned and award-winning NGO ensures optimal use of the LAB and delivers a tailor-made training program with Community Music.
THE IDEA BEHIND THE PROJECT
“We were overwhelmingly warmly received during our 2019 concert tour in Uganda. Many people we talked to gave us insights into their unique situations. They made us understand that there is a great wish to learn, to express themselves, to be heard and to simply move on with their young lives. I returned back home having made a solid commitment to myself: support these children and adolescents in the refugee settlements in Uganda.”
— Annette Davidson, MUSIC CONNECTS
DO YOU WANT TO SUPPORT US?
There are many ways in which you can support. Your time, experience, instrument donations or simply your contacts which help us promote LAB UGANDA. Get in touch through the contact form below or make a donation.
GET IN TOUCH
Do you have any questions?
We look forward to hearing from you:
only@musicconnects.world
MUSIC CONNECTS e.V.
Ahornstraße 23
D-85775 Unterföhring
Germany