Raise, a new foundation focused on promoting collaboration between local and foreign non-governmental organisations, raised almost €1,000 to buy musical instruments for use by children at Inspire foundation.
The collaboration with Inspire is one of the many initiatives that Raise has already embarked upon.
The instruments, including a coloured steep pan, boom whackers, a wave drum, tambourines and xylophones, were presented to Inspire at an 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.
“Music can be a very therapeutic 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,” she added.
Raise founder Julian Azzopardi said: “Through this donation we are reinforcing the benefits of learning through play and interaction, encompassing education, therapy and an essential dose of fun.”