Photo courtesy of Ukulele Kids Club
Ukuleles are inexpensive, portable, light, and fun for both children and adults to play. They are great for children in hospitals and for adults in nursing homes. Learning to play the ukulele can be an excellent introduction to music for children who may not have access to school music programs or lessons. Playing the ukulele with others can even foster world peace!
Links to Organizations
Ukulele Kids Club, Inc,
A nonprofit organization with the mission of donating ukuleles to children's hospital nationwide for music therapy programs. Here's a recent People magazine article about the organization.
Ukuleles for Ukraine
Bringing ukuleles (as well as other instruments, music, toys, clothing, and medicine) to orphanages in the Ukraine.
Survivor Girl Ukulele Band
Teaching ukulele to rescued girls at a shelter home in Sanlaap, India.
Ukuleles for Peace
Its mission is to bring Jewish and Arab children together to play in an orchestra with ukuleles and with other fun instruments.
DonorsChoose
Many classroom teachers in schools in high poverty areas are looking for donations to start or expand ukulele programs.
