Past Projects
Music for Hope was established in 1996 when musician, Katherine Rogers taught guitar skills to a group of young people from the community Nueva Esperanza (New Hope). This musical collaboration resulted in the formation of a band, Lluvia de Esperanza (Rain of Hope), playing a repertoire of songs that embodied the spirit of their community.
After a further pilot project, Music for Hope ran a year-long project (1999) to support the musical and social development of young people from ten communities in the Bajo Lempa. The project worked with local musicians to teach Salvadorean music, formed 5 musical groups / bands and helped develop community participation.
From 2002-2003, Music for Hope ran capacity building project for young people including weekly musical teaching with a Salvadorean professional musician alongside a free programme of leadership training. The project was co-ordinated by two young musicians who received training in basic project management.