Raise, a newly-established foundation focused on promoting collaboration between local and foreign NGOs, has collected almost €1,000 to buy musical instruments for use by children at The Inspire Foundation.

The instruments, including a coloured steep pan, boom whackers, a wave drum, tambourines and xylophones, were presented to Inspire during a family event at Smart City.

Peter Paul from Tribali led an interactive jamming session with Inspire’s clients, who got to play the donated instruments in front of a live audience.

The foundation’s motto is One for Good Causes, encapsulating its commitment to work either on its own or with other NGOs for charitable purposes. The collaboration with Inspire is one of many initiatives Raise has already embarked upon.

“Music can be a very therapeutic and powerful tool,” said Inspire’s chief services officer Paula Doumanov.

“It promotes emotional self-expression which is especially beneficial for those who are non-verbal and therefore cannot talk to express themselves. Music is also conducive to sharing.

“Children who play musical instruments together inadvertently communicate through music, relate to one another and learn to build relationships,” Doumanov said.

“The foundation is very pleased to be associated with Inspire as it provides invaluable services to a great number of children and families,” said Raise founder Julian Azzopardi.