The world sends us garbage,
we send back music.
- Favio Chavez, Founder of The Recycled Orchestra
Transform Lives with Music: Donate to the Recycled Orchestra of Cateura
Give the gift of music to children in Cateura, Paraguay. Cateura is a community unlike any other. Built on a landfill, it's home to over 2,500 families facing poverty and limited opportunities. But amidst the hardship, a beacon of hope shines bright: the Recycled Orchestra of Cateura. Founded by GO Campaign Local Hero Favio Chávez, this orchestra gives children a chance to create beautiful music using instruments made entirely from recycled materials found in the landfill itself. What began with just 10 students in a makeshift shed has blossomed into a program serving over 200 youth.
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By supporting the Recycled Orchestra, you're not just giving children the gift of music, you're providing education and opportunity. Music lessons provide a safe space for learning and a chance to dream beyond their circumstances.
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The Recycled Orchestra has performed for audiences worldwide, from classical masterpieces to Paraguayan folk tunes. They've even shared the stage with legendary musicians like Metallica, Stevie Wonder, and Megadeth!
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The Recycled Orchestra offers youth hope, inspiration, and a chance to build a better life. The Orchestra's story is a testament to the power of creativity and human potential.