Tunes for Peace was founded in 2008 to bring music to the children and hope to the parents and families of Beit Sahour, near Bethlehem.
Life for young people in Bethlehem can be very challenging with few opportunities to safely leave the family home to pursue hobbies, sports or to socialise with friends. Tunes for Peace provides students with the chance to learn a musical instrument. Through regular attendance of classes and practice sessions, students are able to develop not only their musical abilities but also their self-confidence and organisational skills.
Many students progress to study traditional Palestinian instruments, such as the Qanun, with the possibility of performing in hotels and restaurants in order to support the community financially while also sustaining their cultural heritage.
Tunes for Peace is open to all students, regardless of ability, religion, or family background. Approximately 70 students currently receive tuition on a variety of instruments including violin, guitar, piano and Qanun. All students are asked to contribute something to the cost of lessons although these charges are reduced, or suspended, in cases of financial hardship.
We are happy that in 2021 we have been able to send additional funds to Tunes for Peace to enable them to continue their work with young people, at a particularly difficult time for their families. 
