”Dafina” Music program
The Dafina music program is enspired by El Sistema –  a model that uses music as a tool for social and human development, to fight poverty and inspire to new ways of life.
“It’s not just about music, but rather to grow as a human being and become a more sensible citizen – about building democracy!” said Gustavo Dudamel, one of the world’s best conductor, raised with El Sistema in Venezuela.

We have seen that classical music is educational and attractive to children and young people, and through music we inspire their creativity. Dafina El Sistema Music Program is a free music education program made possible through collaboration with Åtvidaberg’s Kenyaförening, Martin Fröst Foundation, Dream Orchestra and Culture School in Motala. The program provides students with structured afterschool orchestral instrumental training and choir instruction. The program creates a cooperative, fun, a nurturing environment for the children and young people to explore their creativity as individuals and as a small ensemble. Quarterly we organize recitals for the students in their small ensembles as they master the skills and techniques of musical playing in addition to developing self – motivation, leadership and personal growth.
 

Football League
Through the youth football league, we mobilize and inspire young peoples’ potential by meeting them in their turf and giving them skills to enable them address social challenges affecting them. The year-round football league enables young people to learn from each other and acquire important life values.

Leadership Development
The Leadership Development (LEAD) aims at equipping young people with life skills, relevant labor market skills and small business development skills. The program is delivered through holiday media and computer training, leadership workshops, seminars on entrepreneurship as well as career guidance. The young people attending the program also receive mentorship in job preparedness.