The Hindu (Bangalore)

Enabling Leadership’s Kidz4Kidz 2024 concert breaks boundaries for social impact

Through their performanc­es and fundraisin­g e„orts, participan­ts demonstrat­ed their commitment to making a meaningful di„erence in the lives of others

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Enabling Leadership, a global non-prošt organizati­on with a mission to inculcate essential leadership and life skills in children who come from under-resourced background­s recently concluded the second edition of the Kidz4Kidz online fundraisin­g concert.

The 36-hour-long global event was streamed on Enabling Leadership’s YouTube channel, captivatin­g audiences worldwide.

Fundraisin­g eorts

This year’s concert goal was to support 2,000 marginaliz­ed children worldwide. Kidz4Kidz 2024 brought together 250 talented young musicians from 16 countries, including Australia, Singapore, Malaysia, India, Hong Kong, China, UAE, Oman, Bahrain, Qatar, Netherland­s, Kenya, Zimbabwe, U.K., U.S., and Canada, who dazzled the audience with their musical abilities and at the same time, raised funds to support children enrolled in EL’s programmes.

According to the release, through their performanc­es and fundraisin­g e£orts, participan­ts demonstrat­ed their commitment to making a meaningful di£erence in the lives of others.

Ravi Sonnad, Founder & CEO of Enabling Leadership, said, “Music is a powerful medium that builds critical life and leadership skills and at the same time, brings people together. At Enabling Leadership, we believe that every child can be a leader and a force for positive change in their communitie­s.”

All participan­ts who fundraised received a Social Service Certišcate, gaining a competitiv­e edge for their university applicatio­ns and joining a global network of change-makers through the Kidz4Kidz

Ambassador Programme.

Participan­ts in the Kidz4Kidz concert performed two songs each and helped to raise funds to support 10 children in the EL programmes. These students were able to connect with the children they were supporting through regular virtual calls, enabling them to develop a unique bond across cultures and background­s.

Those students who met their fundraisin­g goal also received a letter of recommenda­tion. They were also featured in global posts, showcasing their commitment to making a di£erence.

Panel discussion­s

The event this year also featured panel discussion­s with eminent global personalit­ies and guest appearance­s by internatio­nal musicians such as Dr. Veronica Stewart, Founder & Director, Sydney Voice Studio; Shobhana Raghavan, Musician; Jack Thomas, Founder and Director of Performer’s Collective School of Music; Dominic D’ Cruz, Musician; and Dr. Sarah Fabian, Director of

Athletic Bands among other eminent people.

 ?? ?? A child performing at the Kidz4Kidz concert.
A child performing at the Kidz4Kidz concert.

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