Music Beyond is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit working in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, using the power of music to address root causes of conflict by strengthening local leadership, expanding access to education, and supporting long-term community resilience.
In a region shaped by decades of war and displacement, sustainable progress requires more than emergency aid.
Music Beyond uses music as a practical, culturally grounded tool to train artists and teachers as leaders, create economic opportunities, and foster social cohesion through locally led programs in schools, refugee camps, orphanages, and communities.
By supporting artists and educators as peacebuilders, Music Beyond promotes dignity, unity, and sustainable change from within.
“With all the sufferings we have gone through—wars and natural disasters, music is about giving a part of ourselves, sharing emotions, and offering another perspective of our country.
And all of that, is a way of self-healing.”
- Osée