Global Orchestra Foundation

17/01/2020

Wow. What a poignant reflection of how music brings people together, and the ways it can move and surprise us. These kids are beyond talented and filled with passion. The Global Orchestra was so fortunate to work with Ps22 Chorus when Charlie Chan performed “We The Children” at the United Nations.

05/01/2020

A positive memory during this trying time: The Happiness Project in Bhutan, 2017.

04/01/2020

A great resource that consolidates all that we can do to help in the face of the crisis. The New Year has never looked so grim.

As we move into the new year, the bushfire emergency is continuing across Australia, with devastating impacts for people, environment, and wildlife. Looking for ways you can help? Here are a few actions you can take 👇

Support our volunteer firefighters: This article contains some key links: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2019/dec/21/how-you-can-donate-and-help-the-volunteer-firefighters-in-australias-bushfire-crisis

Call for climate action: Write to your MP to encourage urgent climate action, underlining that climate change contributes to drought conditions, bushfires and heatwaves. To find your MP and how they vote: https://theyvoteforyou.org.au/

Support the summit: Our former emergency service leaders are calling for a summit to address climate change and the worsening bushfire crisis: https://www.climatecouncil.org.au/fund-national-bushfire-summit-chng/

Donate today: Givit are coordinating donations & goods for Queenslanders affected: http://www.givit.org.au/ In Victoria, an official Bushfire Disaster Appeal has been set up: http://emergency.vic.gov.au/relief/ A number of charities have also launched appeals: https://www.redcross.org.au/campaigns/disaster-relief-and-recovery-bushfires, https://www.salvationarmy.org.au/, https://donate.vinnies.org.au/appeals-nsw/vinnies-nsw-bushfire-appeal-nsw

Help wildlife rescue and rehabilitation: Donate to groups such as https://www.wires.org.au/ in NSW or some of the groups listed here: https://wildlife.org.au/wildlife-rescue-and-care/ Research your local rescue group and store their number, and provide water for wildlife even in built-up areas.

Support ecosystem restoration: Consider supporting a local NFP focussed on large-scale land restoration or conservation such as https://www.greeningaustralia.org.au/, https://www.bushheritage.org.au/, https://www.trustfornature.org.au/ or https://www.greenfleet.org.au/

Please stay safe. And always seek support if you or any friends or family are feeling overwhelmed. Our thoughts are with everyone affected.

This list offers some suggested actions only. Please feel welcome to add to and share in the comments below.

Let’s bring on a new decade - the decade of regeneration.
The 2040 team 🌎🌿

📸 credit: , 31/12/19 (emergency.copernicus.eu)

30/12/2019

The great Karen Carey in The Concert for the Planet rehearsals. Mrs Carey uses music to inspire and motivate young people, and bring about meaningful change. She is an embodiment of the way music can change the world for the better. “Mrs Carey’s Concert” is a must-see film for those who haven’t!

28/12/2019

Our Artistic Director doing what she does best.

'I love improvising on the piano. I do it because its physical, mental and connects me to how I am feeling. I don't really rehearse any of my improvisations....

27/12/2019

Cheers to that! We hope everyone is having a safe and happy holiday season.

🎊🌿Wishing you all happy & regenerative festive season 🌿🎊. Thank you for your help and support and let's continue working towards a brighter future.

22/12/2019

Donate now to save our planet.

Emergency Leaders for Climate Action is an initiative of the Climate Council. We're a community-powered organisation, and to continue our big impact, we're counting on your support.

20/12/2019

The room was alight on , when our own performed at the . It was bright and hopeful, and filled with the voices of the next generation. If we play our cards right, perhaps the future could look this good; and we know for sure that music is one of the tools to get us there.

19/12/2019

Masterminding Baxter the Robot, our Marimba player in our Interactive Orchestra.

17/12/2019

Our friend Damon Gameau from 2040: The Regeneration is continuing to play his part for the planet. Here he is on the frontlines watching kelp that had been destroyed by warming oceans be reintroduced back into Tassie waters. An important reminder to do everything you can to bring about meaningful change.