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Displaced children face exceptional disadvantage, from the trauma of their experiences to challenging circumstances where they seek refuge, so they are likely to have significant mental health needs. Evidence shows that singing has a unique role to play in supporting them, however, expert music provision for displaced children and young people in the UK is patchy, thus its benefits are not being fully utilised, and there is a shortage of skilled practitioners and community of practice.
A Research-Based Approach
Responding to a report commissioned from University of Limerick, we aim to create a 3-year parallel action research and practitioner development programme which will make major strides in building and disseminating a model for singing & vocal work with displaced children in the UK.
Your donation will help us:
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Provide therapeutic singing sessions for displaced youth
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Train specialized music practitioners across the UK
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Develop evidence-based resources and teaching methods
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Create safe spaces for cultural expression and community building
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Break down language barriers through the universal language of music
Podcast Episode: Singing with Young Refugees and Unaccompanied Minors
Listen to this episode of our Inspiring Voices podcast and hear from trainer and practitioner Jim Pinchen (Surrey Arts) and from Dr Hala Jaber from University of Limerick, from whom Sing Up Foundation have commissioned a new report into singing for displaced young people.
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"If someone's memories are traumatic from their journey here - we know that unaccompanied children's journeys are often absolutely horrific - to be able to create a new memory in a new place by singing, and potentially a song that has been brought from that culture, becomes really powerful."
Jim Pinchen - Surrey Arts
Pledge your support now
From 18 March we will take part in the BIG GIVE Arts for Impact campaign. By giving to the campaign you really can do more. Every single gift will be doubled by our partners, so we are hugely grateful for every penny you donate. Your donation will go towards ensuring that displaced young people - wherever they are in the UK, can experience the extraordinary power of singing.
The campaign runs from 18-25 March 2025, but we are collecting pledges of support right now. These generous pledges from committed champions of our work, will provide a platform for our fundraising and show how valuable this work is. I
If you would like to make a pledge in advance, thank you, and please complete this short form, so that we can let you know when the campaign is up and running, and accepting donations:
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The evidence is clear - singing helps process trauma, develops language, builds communities, and improves mental health. But we need your help to make this powerful work accessible to every displaced child in the UK.
Join us on this transformational journey.
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Help us amplify this Chorus of Hope.